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Sarah Russell, associate dean of Arts & Sciences at Washington University, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, of a brain tumor at her home in Clayton. She was 63. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 18, in Graham Chapel.

On April 12, nearly 50 student organizations will take over the Athletic Complex parking lot in preparation for Thurtene Carnival, the University’s oldest tradition, dating back to 1904. Thurtene Carnival 2004, themed “Cause For Celebration,” will be from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 17-18. It marks the continuation of the nation’s oldest and largest student-run carnival.

Washington University in St. Louis is among the world’s leading research institutions. Our more than 2,900 faculty and a significant portion of our more than 13,000 full-time graduate and undergraduate students actively engage in important research activities, including science and other scholarly and creative endeavors. During fiscal year 2003, we received more than $480 million […]

The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences will present a “Young Choreographers Showcase” April 2-4 in the Annelise Mertz Dance Studio in Mallinckrodt Student Center. The lineup will feature an eclectic collection of works by eight student choreographers from the PAD’s Dance Program. All works were selected by a jury of dance faculty. Styles […]

She will address “Bad Luck and Sadness Genes in Depression” at 9 a.m. April 6.

The following incidents were reported to University Police March 24-30. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. March 24 9:30 a.m. — An employee […]

An unpleasant postoperative procedure for patients who have had their thyroid glands surgically removed may be unnecessary for some.

Photo by Bob BostonResearch lab supervisor Jon Walker and Gerhard Bauer work in the new state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice center.The Good Manufacturing Practice center is a haven of high-tech environmental control, comparable in some respects to the International Space Station.

T.J. Tarn, Ph.D., Richard L. Axelbaum, Ph.D.

New York art collectors and patrons Ann Fertig Freedman and Robert L. Freedman have donated a large-scale mixed-media relief painting.