News Highlights – July 1 through Sept. 30, 2003
Washington University faculty and staff make news around the world. Following is a representative sampling of media coverage from clippings and electronic sources received between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2003. A “jaw-some” discovery A research team co-directed by Erik Trinkaus, professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, has dated a human jawbone from a […]
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Of note
Felix Fernandez, M.D.,
David A. Leib, Ph.D.,
Timothy P. Fleming, M.D.,
Thalachallour Mohanakumar, M.D., Ph.D.,
Agustin Pineda, M.D.,
and more…
This Week in WUSTL History
This feature will be included in each 2003-04 issue of the Record in observance of Washington University’s 150th anniversary.
Neighbors voice concerns, praise at annual meeting
At the “Report to the Neighbors” forum Oct. 8 in Steinberg Hall, the majority of concerns that were raised centered on University construction.
Weight loss and exercise study needs older volunteers
Researchers are investigating the effects of weight loss and physical training on quality of life, physical function and bone strength.
Faculty retreat aspires to improve academic life for all departments
The Executive Committee of the Faculty Council and the Academic Affairs Committee hope to enhance “enhance the environment at the School of Medicine.”
Lowe receives grant to study how to maximize fat absorption
“We hope that this knowledge will lead to novel therapies that could increase fat absorption in infants and decrease obesity in adults,” he says.
Homeland security fellowships received by students
The goal is supporting the next generation of scientists as they study ways to prevent terrorist attacks and reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism.
Oct. 17
“University Events” lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University Oct. 17-30. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Hilltop Campus (http://calendar.wustl.edu) and the School of Medicine (http://medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html). Exhibits History of Adult Education at Washington University, 1854-2004. Through May 31. January Hall, Rm. 20. 935-4806. [[EmbeddedImage_Old]] Influence 150: 150 Years of […]
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