Linsenmeyer celebrates musical instruments of the world
Antonio Stradivari reportedly crafted some 1,100 stringed instruments in the northern Italian city of Cremona and died a celebrated artist whose creations are coveted by musicians and collectors the world over. Why has the Stradivarius continued to set the standard of musical perfection, commanding more than $3.5 million at a Christie’s auction in 2006? Chanot […]
Small device for high blood pressure evaluated
School of Medicine researchers are evaluating whether an iPod-sized device can help patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
Hallahan to head radiation oncology department
Dennis E. Hallahan, M.D., has been chosen to head the Department of Radiation Oncology at School of Medicine.
Ahn starts new chapter with pediatrics career
Christina K. Ahn receives a combined master of arts and medical degree today from the School of Medicine.
Non-drug therapies reduce depression in bypass patients
Both cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management are more effective at reducing depression symptoms during recovery from bypass surgery.
Some mice don’t get obese, but develop gallstones
Obesity and gallstones often go hand in hand, but not in mice developed at the School of Medicine.
Talented advocate Smith pushes to improve health care
When Carson Emmons Smith wasn’t working in her parents’ bicycle and fitness shop in Paducah, Ky., she was dribbling a soccer ball, whacking a softball, pirouetting in a dance studio or bouncing on her trampoline. “I love the outdoors,” says Smith, who also admits to growing up a bookworm. Naturally, it was under the spell […]
Traffic congestion should be anticipated near the University on May 15
Traffic around the university will be very heavy the morning of Friday, May 15, due to the university’s annual Commencement ceremony. Drivers may want to consider an alternate route.
Edison Theatre announces 2009-10 line-up
Theater is challenging, educational and inspiring. It is also, lest we forget, fun! For its 2009-10 season, Washington University’s Edison Theatre will present more than a dozen events by nationally and internationally renowned performing artists. The flagship OVATIONS Series will range from provocative dance and multimedia rock opera to funk-infused klezmer (or is that klezmer-infused funk?) and whimsical twists on literary classics. Meanwhile the popular ovations for young people series will offer specially priced Saturday matinees for audiences of all ages.
Flynn Park Elementary students learn nanotechnology at Washington University
Flynn Park Elementary 4th graders of University City and Washington University Outreach faculty will perform “hands-on” nanotechnology experiments.
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