Eye-catching development

For the first time, ophthalmology researchers have demonstrated an association between loss of gel in the eye’s vitreous body and the formation of nuclear cataracts. Click here for more medical articles

Nominations sought for student reps to Board of Trustees

Each year, two graduate students and two undergraduates serve as representatives to the University’s Board of Trustees. Graduate students interested in serving as a 2004-05 board representative can apply by going online to www.prograds.wustl.edu and clicking on the “Application Process Student Representative to BOT” link. The graduate student application deadline is Feb. 20. Information regarding […]

The beauty of pure mathematics

John E. McCarthy, Ph.D., professor of mathematics in Arts & Sciences, is a native of Ireland who has a facile way with stories. He tells them with an engaging Irish accent, and continually provides fascinating insights into science and life that make you see mathematics and the larger world in a way you’d never anticipate. […]

Picturing our Past

For several years, the University was known as a “streetcar college” because most University students were local until about 1960. A streetcar traveled along what is now Forest Park Parkway and had its own right-of-way west of DeBaliviere Avenue. Pictured above is the last streetcar to pass by the Hilltop Campus, in 1963. But more […]

Spring series reflects depth and breadth of programs at WUSTL

The focus is on the environment during the university’s sesquicentennial and the spring 2004 Assembly Series lecture schedule reflects that initiative. Joining the traditional lineup up authors, lawyers, scientists, historians and architects will be five colloquia on the environment. Other highlights of the series include talks by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Ann Coulter and Susan Sontag.

National champs!

Photo by Joe AngelesVolleyball players Katie Quinn and Jasmine Hunt are all smiles as they help hoist national championship trophy.”This team enjoyed incredible chemistry and unbelievable senior leadership,” said head coach Rich Luenemann of his 38-3 Bears.

Obituary

Martin Silverstein, professor in the Department of Mathematics in Arts & Sciences, was killed in a pedestrian accident in the 7900 block of Delmar in University City last night. Silverstein has been with the University since 1977.

2004 Record Issues

December 10, 2004 December 3, 2004 November 19, 2004 November 12, 2004 November 5, 2004 October 29, 2004 October 22, 2004 October 15, 2004 October 8, 2004 October 1, 2004 September 24, 2004 September 17, 2004 September 10, 2004 September 3, 2004 August 27, 2004 August 13, 2004 July 23, 2004 June 25, 2004 May […]
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