Founders Day to feature acclaimed historian David McCullough
Washington University’s Alumni Association will commemorate the institution’s founding at the annual Founders Day celebration Nov. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-St. Louis Riverfront. Tickets are available to the WUSTL community and alumni and can be reserved by calling 935-7378.
New LL.M. degree enhances law’s international outreach
The School of Law is launching a new Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program co-taught by Washington University and Korea University law faculty. Kent Syverud, J.D., dean and the Ethan A.H. Shepley Uni-versity Professor, announced this innovative new degree program as part of the law school’s expanded international outreach efforts that focus on the McDonnell […]
Omega-3 fatty acids don’t improve depression in heart patients, study says
Giving depressed heart patients omega-3 fatty acids with antidepressants did not improve their symptoms, a School of Medicine study found.
Gene mutation may reveal clues for treating lung diseases
A School of Medicine physician has discovered a novel syndrome that could provide clues into chronic lung diseases.
WUSTL, SLU receive $8 million grant to prevent chronic disease
A new multi-university initiative that studies innovative ways to prevent chronic disease has received an $8 million grant.
Pediatric brain tumors target of study
School of Medicine researchers will use genetically engineered mice to study pediatric brain tumors.
Ice (cream) breaker
Photo by Robert BostonNineteen students from Spelman College came to Washington University Oct. 19 to learn about graduate and professional programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Shapiro to give Dean’s Update
Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, will give the annual Dean’s Update to School of Medicine employees Oct. 29 from 2-3 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10-11 a.m. in the Connor Auditorium in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. In each session, Shapiro plans […]
Follow University News Service on Twitter
University News Service is now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WUSTLnews. Twitter offers an easy way to keep up with the latest news, research discoveries and events happening at Washington University in St. Louis.
Mayor Francis Slay to address urban issues for Assembly Series
Chimes Junior Honorary and the Assembly Series are co-sponsoring an informal discussion with Francis G. Slay, the mayor of the City of St. Louis, at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Danforth University Center Tisch Commons. The event is free and open to the public.
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