Obituary: Armand Diaz, assistant professor emeritus of radiology, 76
He died Oct. 9 from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; he taught radiology courses at the medical school from 1968-2001.
Math tool improves radiation oncology
Researchers have developed a technique that provides a more carefully controlled radiation oncology dosages with less damage to nearby healthy tissues.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 9-14. 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. Oct. 10 11:41 a.m. — A student […]
Boyd to address journalism’s challenges for Freeman lecture
Gerald Boyd, former managing editor of The New York Times, will deliver the Greg Freeman Legacy Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in Graham Chapel. Boyd’s talk is titled “Meeting Challenges in Journalism, From Race to Credibility.” Prior to Boyd’s 20-year tenure at the Times, he worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. After graduating from […]
Lewis the robot, now a ‘grad student,’ wins award
Lewis’ amazing achievements gave WUSTL the Robot Challenge Championship Award and the Ben Wegbreit Award for Integration of AI.
Volleyball team wins tournament title
The No. 2 volleyball team defeated Muskingum College, 30-17, 30-23, 30-25, early on Oct. 11, and that afternoon it won the National Invitational II title over host Wittenberg University behind sophomore setter Kara Liefer’s triple-double and most valuable player performance. Liefer recorded 47 assists, 10 kills and 10 digs — her first career triple-double — […]
Ring leaders
Photo by Kevin LowderA new class ring replaces the array of styles previously available; it was unveiled in a recent ceremony in Holmes Lounge.
Introducing new faculty members
Katherine Y. Barnes, J.D.
Peter S. Hovmand, Ph.D.,
Tomiko Brown-Nagin, J.D., Ph.D.,
Steven J. Gunn, J.D.,
Parents Weekend, Homecoming to include numerous events
The weekend of Oct. 17-19 will include a health fair, open houses, lectures, tours, a tailgate party and, of course, the football game.
Pictorial history book marks 150th; orders now being taken
Beginning a Great Work: Washington University in St. Louis, 1853-2003, will be available early next year, but you get a discount if you order one now.
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