Ira J. Hirsh, one of the founders of audiology, dies at 87
Ira J. Hirsh, Ph.D., who did pioneering research in human hearing, auditory perception, communication, speech, language and communication disorders, died Jan. 12, 2010, of cardiopulmonary failure at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, N.C. He was 87.
Woman’s Club celebrates centennial
The Woman’s Club of Washington University marks its centennial in 2010, and the club will celebrate by offering special meals, lectures, exhibitions and gifts and creating a new endowed scholarship for undergraduate students. The centennial celebration kicks off Jan. 29 with “Honoring the Past,” a 1910-style luncheon featuring opera star Ann Hoyt, at 11:30 a.m. at the Saint Louis Woman’s Club.
Single-stream recycling debuts in time for RecycleMania 2010
Nearly all recyclable items can now be placed in one bin for recycling throughout the Danforth, West, North and South campuses. This change from the previous recycling system of separate bins began in January and comes in time for the 2010 RecycleMania competition. Those on most WUSTL campuses now will see only waste bins labeled “Recycling” or “Landfill.” Comingled recyclable items will be sorted off-campus by a vendor.
WUSTL offers new ‘Bearly Drivers’ carpool program
Full-time WUSTL employees can save money, get in-demand parking spots, and win prizes through the university’s new “Bearly Drivers” carpool program. Through the program, full-time employees of the Danforth, North and West campuses can work together to form a carpool by following a link on the Parking & Transportation Web site, parking.wustl.edu.
Diversity and inclusion grants awarded
Washington University’s Coordinating Council for Diversity Initiatives (CCDI) has awarded 13 diversity and inclusion grants to faculty and staff for initiatives that improve the campus environment for women and members of underrepresented minority groups who are on faculty or staff.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Members of the Visions Gospel Choir perform before a capacity crowd during the university’s 23rd annual celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus. The theme of this year’s event was “Living the Legacy: Forging Our Path Through Leadership and Service.”
Forums will seek feedback for sustainability strategic plan
A series of forums are being held to seek suggestions, comments and guidance in formulating the final sustainability strategic plan for Washington University.
Study to help children lose weight, maintain weight loss
Families with overweight children are sought for a weight-loss study at the School of Medicine.
Lucie Tang, senior research engineer, 43
Lucie Tang, senior research engineer, died Jan. 11, 2010
Apply now for Loeb Teaching Fellows program
Loeb Teaching Fellows applications sought
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