Hope Center explores the common threads among neurological disorders

Robert Willson, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with neurologist Timothy M. Miller, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, at the Center for Advanced Medicine.The Hope Center for Neurological Disorders helps ensure forward motion through groundbreaking research and treatments. Physician-scientists are studying the similarities among neurological disorders to speed the application of basic research to treatment.

Creole Corridor forum shows region’s role in French colonial history

Scholars from across the country and Canada will gather at Washington University Nov. 6 and 7 for the inaugural International Creole Corridor Symposium. The public is invited to attend the symposium, sponsored by the University and Les Amis (The Friends), the region’s Creole cultural heritage preservationist organization located in St. Louis.

Architecture faculty earn AIA awards

Four faculty from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design won a total of six 2009 Design Awards from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The annual awards honor architects, designers and crafts persons for their contributions […]

Saturday Science series focuses on astronomy

WUSTL physics professors will explore topics in astronomy this fall during the Saturday Science seminar series, sponsored by the Department of Physics and University College, both in Arts & Sciences. Astrophysics was chosen as the theme of this fall’s Saturday Science series in honor of 2009’s designation as the International Year of Astronomy by the […]

Sigg named admissions director for Brown School

Richard Sigg has been promoted to director of admissions and recruitment for the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, announced Ellen Rostand, assistant dean for communications. “Richard is dedicated to the mission of higher education and has a strong commitment to student service,” Rostand said. “He has led an incredible effort to bring in […]

See the stars on campus

Photo by David KilperParticipate in the International Year of Astronomy by making a visit to the observatory on top of Crow Hall. It is open to the WUSTL community on reasonably clear Monday through Thursday evenings from when the sky is dark — now about 7 p.m. — to 10 p.m. during the fall semester. Admission is free.

Campus Watch

The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 14-20. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Oct. 16 8:51 a.m. — Three orchid […]
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