Schiele receives Dean’s Medal from University Libraries
Shirley K. Baker, vice chancellor for scholarly resources and dean of University Libraries, presented the libraries’ 2009 Dean’s Medal to James E. Schiele, a member of the libraries’ National Council and WUSTL alumnus, March 10 at a ceremony in Holmes Lounge.
Spurlock to ‘Super Size’ Assembly Series
For filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, “keeping it real” is more than just a phrase — it’s the philosophy that drives him to write, direct and star in his documentaries. Spurlock will be the featured speaker for the Assembly Series at 7 p.m. April 1 in Graham Chapel. The event, sponsored by Congress of the South 40, […]
February Health Snapshot winners announced
In January, the Office of Human Resources announced that those who participated in Your Health Snapshot, WUSTL’s health risk assessment program, could enter a monthly drawing for cash cards valued at $300, $200 and $100.
Swimmer Beyer wins national championship
Junior Alex Beyer became just the third student-athlete in WUSTL history to win a swimming national championship when he placed first in the 400-yard individual medley (IM) at the 2009 NCAA Division III swimming and diving champ-ionships March 19 in Minneapolis. Beyer’s time of 3:51.45 in the 400 IM final set a new school and […]
Perfect match
Photo by Robert BostonAt Match Day March 19, 111 School of Medicine students learned where they will do their residencies, including Timothy and Molly Tran, who will both be at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Diavolo returns to campus with innovative dance forms
The dance sensation Diavolo return to St. Louis and perform two shows for the Edison Theatre OVATIONS Series, as well as a special matinee for the ovations for young people series.
Sandell named Mildred B. Simon Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Linda J. Sandell, Ph.D., has been named the Mildred B. Simon Research Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Concert to showcase post-Stalin music
“Leningrad,” a seminal performance in post-Stalin Soviet Union, will be replicated Monday, March 30, by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Community Partnership Program.
Conference to focus on art, aging
The Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging is hosting the 2009 Friedman Conference April 21 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Annual prostate cancer screening trial shows no early mortality benefit
Prostate cancer screening tests don’t appear to reduce deaths from the disease among those with a limited life expectancy, a new study shows.
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