From the moon to WUSTL
File PhotoThe University’s role in Apollo 11 is getting recognition this month in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the moon landing July 20, 1969. In this photo taken in 1969, the late Robert M. Walker, Ph.D. (seated, second from left), first director of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, displays photos and lunar samples collected on the mission.
Arthur elected president of IT association
Matthew Arthur, director of incident communications solutions, has been named president-elect of the Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA). Arthur, who will serve as president-elect of ACUTA in 2009-2010, will be president in 2010-11. “ACUTA has always been a great resource for Washington University and higher education as a whole,” Arthur […]
School launches energy-awareness drive
With simple changes, School of Medicine employees can help save more than $1.5 million in energy costs this year.
Shimabukuro named director of admissions
Julie Shimabukuro, formerly director of international recruitment, has been named director of admissions.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police June 10-July 14. 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. June 12 10:45 a.m. — Three […]
Rockin’ camp
Photo by David KilperLaura Rayhel, a junior majoring in physics in Arts & Sciences, helps students from area middle schools perform a physics experiment with model rockets during the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp, held June 14-26 on the Danforth Campus.
Look here for ‘Green Tip’
Bring a reusable cup or water bottle for drinks; use real silverware and plates.
New center to focus on regional scientific growth
The Department of Education in Arts & Sciences has announced creation of the Center for the Study of Regional Competitiveness in Science and Technology, located in Seigle Hall.
A rare gift
Photo by Robert BostonNicholas Oliver Davidson, M.D., says his father, an anesthesiologist, was a big influence on his decision to go into medicine. But even before earning his medical degree, Davidson, professor of medicine and of developmental biology and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, had his sights set on a career in research.
Obituary: Gulbransen, professor emeritus of metallurgy, 88
Leonard B. Gulbransen, Ph.D., professor emeritus of metallurgy, died May 27, 2009. He was 88.
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