Obituary: D. Tab Rasmussen, professor of anthropology, 56
D. Tab Rasmussen, PhD, professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, after an accident at his home in Edwardsville, Ill. He was 56. Rasmussen was a highly recognized physical anthropologist specializing in paleontology and behavioral ecology, especially among primates.
Wash U Voices: Ferguson and Beyond
When: 7 p.m. August 28, 2014 Where: Washington University Danforth Campus, Simon Hall, May Auditorium Who: Panelists are: Katherine GoldwasserWashington University School of Law Justin HansfordSaint Louis University School of Law Bob HansmanWashington University Sam Fox School Jeffrey McCuneWashington University Arts & Sciences: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Performing Arts Department Brittany PacknettWashington University […]
Margolis receives grant for research on blinding diseases
Todd P. Margolis, MD, PhD, the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been awarded a $115,000 grant by Research to Prevent Blindness to support research into the causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases.
Ju receives grant for biological informatics work
Tao Ju, PhD, associate professor of computer science and engineering, has received a three-year, $234,668 grant from the National Science Foundation to advance his work in biological informatics.
Closures due to Medical Campus construction start Aug. 25
On Monday, Aug. 25, the following will close because of construction on the Medical Campus: the sidewalk on Duncan Avenue along the garage construction site; one lane of Children’s Place west of Taylor Avenue along the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) garage; and the sidewalk through the center of the STLCOP west of Taylor Avenue to Whelpley Hall.
Campus-wide food drive aimed at Ferguson, surrounding communities
Washington University has joined forces with Operation Food Search to collect food for Ferguson and surrounding communities. Faculty, students and staff are invited to drop off canned meat or other food items at 21 bins located throughout the Danforth Campus as well as at West Campus, North Campus and the School of Medicine. The drive, modeled after the spring food drive PB&Joy, will run through Labor Day (Sept. 1).
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.
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