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.
Stellar sports year nets national honors
Washington University finished fourth in the 2008-09 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Division III standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. The Directors’ Cup competition has been in place for Division III schools since 1995 and awards points based on the order of finish in NCAA-sponsored championships. The fourth-place finish is […]
Obituary: Trebilcot, professor emerita and co-founder of women’s studies, 76
Joyce Trebilcot, Ph.D., professor emerita of philosophy and of women’s studies, both in Arts & Sciences, and co-founder of WUSTL’s women’s studies program, died May 27, 2009. She was 76.
Goodbye, old friend
Photo by David KilperCrews begin to demolish the exterior of Wohl Student Center the morning of June 15. Dedicated in 1960, the Wohl Center was located in the heart of the South 40 and housed Bear’s Den, Center Court dining facilities, student mailboxes and other student services.
Village East apartments certified LEED Silver
The Village East student apartment building has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Helping hands
U.S Airforce Photo/Airman 1st Class Wesley FarnsworthThe School of Medicine donated an MRI machine to aid in research and routine health care in Argentina.
Crowder named Brown Professor in Anesthesiology
C. Michael Crowder, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor in Anesthesiology.
Freund visiting artist announced
Installation artist Allison Smith will serve as the inaugural Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Visiting Artist in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Smith is known for creating large-scale works that critically engage popular forms of historical re-enactment, along with crafts and other traditional cultural conventions, to redo, restage and refigure […]
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