Softball’s Sagartz tosses perfect game
From April 1-3, the No. 3 softball team went 2-1, suffering its first defeat of the season. On April 1, freshman pitcher Laurel Sagartz threw the first perfect game in WUSTL history on her 19th birthday as the Bears won at Missouri Baptist University, 3-0. Sagartz struck out six as she improved to 7-0. On […]
Symposium to address corporate governance
The Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values will sponsor a symposium on corporate governance and ethics from 8-10 a.m. April 23 at the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center. Panelists for the John Dubinsky Symposium on Corporate Governance and Ethics will include Benjamin F. Edwards III, former chairman and chief executive officer […]
Old-school tradition: Building the Hilltop one stone at a time
Making masonry on the University’s new buildings appear similar to that on the older buildings is the result of a unique process.
National Day of Prayer event to be held May 6
The National Day of Prayer May 6 will be observed with a gathering at noon in front of Brookings Hall. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. The National Day of Prayer is set aside specifically to pray for our nation and its leaders. The Rev. Vincent Heier, director of the Office of Ecumenical […]
Olin Library rededication set for May 7
Attendees can take a tour of the new-look facility after the ceremony, at which former Harvard President Neil Rudenstine will speak.
Moving upward: Gray helps develop stair-climbing wheelchair
Photo by Bob BostonDavid Gray demonstrates the iBOT Mobility System’s impressive abilities at a recent news conference.Through innovative technology, it can power over curbs, climb up and down stairs and even shuttle across sand.
Green gown’s design based in Middle Ages
Phot by David KilperDegree candidates Katie Quinn and Amy Brand wear the green Commencement gowns that are making their full debut at this year’s ceremony.Fully debuting this year in honor of the University’s Sesquicentennial, the gowns were designed by fashion design alumna Leslie Lambeth.
Breakfast for dinner
Photo by Kevin LowderThe Midnight Breakfast May 6 in Wohl Student Center provided students with a fun way to take a break from studying for finals.
150th anniversary polo shirts available free to faculty, staff
The shirts are WUSTL red and have the Sesquicentennial logo stitched in green on the left chest; they come in sizes small through triple-extra large.
Bone-loss drug triggers first case of drug-induced osteopetrosis
A drug used to treat bone loss associated with diseases such as osteoporosis has caused a child to develop an unhealthy, dense skeleton characteristic of osteopetrosis, or marble bone disease.
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