Gloria White dies; ‘a great citizen of the University’
She was extremely effective in increasing the number of minorities and women at the University during her 30-year career.
Cancer research focus of Armstrong’s visit
When five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, he felt he was given a death sentence. “I felt hopeless,” he said. “But I quickly learned from my doctors, thanks to cancer research, new treatments were available that weren’t around just 10 years before. I’m alive today thanks to […]
Bang! Scrap Arts Music at Edison Launches 2003-04 ovations! for young people series Nov. 1
A treat for both the ears and the eyes, the percussion ensemble performs on instruments built from recycled and salvaged materials.
Obituary: Marvin L. Oftedahl
He died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at 72.
The end of jet lag?
Biologist Erik Herzog has found that the biological clocks of rats and mice respond directly to temperature changes.
‘Best band in the world’ La Bottine Souriante at Edison
The ensemble’s sound infuses traditional folk with the quickness of jazz, the energy of salsa and the breadth of world music.
Biologists present new theory on old mosquito axiom
A conclusion that stands the ecological world on its head: The previous year’s drought is what causes high mosquito populations to come out of wetlands the following year.
Bears dominate UAA
Five of the University’s six NCAA Division III teams that compete in the fall have captured University Athletic Association crowns this season.
Symphony orchestra to perform Nov. 23
The Washington University Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Amelea Kim, winner of the third annual Young Artist Piano Concerto Competition, for a performance at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in Graham Chapel. The competition, sponsored by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences, selects winners in two divisions. Kim, 13, a student at Crestwood […]
Takin’ it to the streets
Photo by Kevin LowderBob Hansman hosted a free a bus tour of St. Louis neighborhoods and a subsequent discussion of issues relating to community development.
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