Washington People: John Schael
John Schael, Washington University’s longtime director of athletics retired this summer. Here’s a look back at his legacy, shared from Washington Magazine.
In the media: Washington University faculty offer commentary, expertise on unrest in Ferguson
Recent events in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Mo., call for careful reflection and important dialogue. Members of the Washington University in St. Louis community are weighing in with commentary and editorials, which are compiled here, along with expert comments offered in response to media inquiries.
Obituary: Lynn Hovland, former football coach, 98
Lynn Hovland, former Washington University in St. Louis football coach, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. He was 98.
Student wins grant to attend chemical education meeting
Erica Majumder, a graduate student in chemistry, won a travel grant from the American Chemical Society International Office to attend the International Symposium in Chemical Education Research in Lima, Peru, in October.
Bass receives grant for project on artist
Marisa Bass, PhD, assistant professor of art history and archaeology in Arts & Sciences, received a research seed grant from the Humanities Center to fund her research in Munich in August for her new project, “Forged by Misfortune: The Art of Joris Hoefnagel in the Wake of the Dutch Revolt.”
Peipert receives award from reproductive health association
Jeff Peipert, MD, the Robert J. Terry Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will receive the Alan F. Guttmacher Lectureship Award at the 2014 Reproductive Health conference of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Media Advisory: Take a tour of The Lofts of Washington University
What: Tour The Lofts of Washington University and United Provisions, a new full-service grocery store When: Friday, August 8, 10 a.m.- noon Where: Main lobby of The Lofts, 6255 Delmar Blvd. Who: The following community and project leaders will be available for comment from 10:30-11:30 a.m.:• Art Ackermann, associate vice chancellor for facilities, Washington University• […]
Lodge completes leadership in medicine program
Jennifer K. Lodge, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis’ vice chancellor for research, recently graduated from the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Sheren presents at street art conference
Ila Sheren, PhD, assistant professor of art history and archaeology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, made a presentation at the International Conference on Street Art and Urban Creativity in July in Lisbon, Portugal.
Bien-Willner receives American Cancer Society grant
Gabriel Bien-Willner, MD, PhD, instructor in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a one-year $30,000 grant from the American Cancer Society for research titled “Identification of Genomic AML Fusion Onco-protein Targets with Calling Cards.”
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