Biologist Lubchenco, chemist Molina to give environmental initiative lecture
Marine biologist Jane Lubchenco and atmospheric chemist and Nobel laureate Mario Molina will deliver the second Sesquicentennial Environmental Initiative Lecture at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in Graham Chapel. The lecture will focus on science and the impact of human society on ecological systems. The University is launching an initiative to help better understand the role […]
Activist Gregory to deliver Black Arts & Sciences Festival Lecture
Acclaimed civil and human rights activist Dick Gregory will deliver the Black Arts & Sciences Festival Lecture as part of the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 in Graham Chapel. Gregory is known for his many achievements in the field of global human rights. Using unique means of nonviolent protest, he has mobilized support […]
Student dancers to join Kingsbury Ensemble in Holmes Lounge concert
The Kingsbury Ensemble, a group specializing in music of the Baroque and Classical periods, will present a concert titled “FĂȘte Galante: Love & Nature” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in Holmes Lounge. The St. Louis-based Kingsbury Ensemble employs historically accurate practices and instruments and performs in acoustically appropriate settings. Members are drawn from some of […]
New periodic chart slanted toward astronomers
“The idea was to combine everything for easy comparison and quick reference,” says table designer Katharina Lodders.
Construction Update: Information on University projects
Construction Update is published periodically and provides information about the progress of major University building and renovation projects on the Hilltop, Medical and West campuses. Information is provided to the Record by facilities management. Earth and Planetary Sciences Building The masonry work continues with the granite and limestone facade. The roofing is quickly progressing to […]
Obituaries: Fingert, Peltier, Perry
Patricia Sacks Fingert; Louis Cook Peltier; Betty Perry.
Steedman competition applications being accepted
Registration for the School of Architecture’s 2004 Steedman Fellowship in Architecture International Design Competition is open.
Work, Families and Public Policy series to begin Feb. 2
Faculty and graduate students from St. Louis-area universities with an interest in topics relating to labor, households, health care, law and social welfare are being invited to take part in a series of Monday brown-bag luncheon seminars to be held biweekly through April. Now in its eighth year, the “Work, Families and Public Policy” series […]
Procurement Conflict of Interest Policy available on Web
Employees conducting business on behalf of the University have a responsibility to do so in a manner that is objective and ethical.
Proteins may prevent Alzheimer’s brain plaques
Two particular proteins appear to act as “chaperones” orchestrating the clearance of potentially hazardous molecules out of the brain.
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