International perspective
Photo by Mary ButkusAbdul Jabbar Sabit, former attorney general of Afghanistan and current presidential candidate in his country, meets with law students during a brown bag lunch in Anheuser-Busch Hall Nov. 21.
Obituary: Poet Donald Finkel, founding member of Writing Program, 79
Donald Finkel, poet-in-residence emeritus of English in Arts & Sciences, author of 14 books of poetry and a memorable teacher, died Saturday, Nov. 15, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease at the Schuetz Manor, an assisted living facility in St. Louis County. He was 79.
‘Home’ for the holiday
Photo by Kevin LowderMore than 600 professors, students and families — a record number — gathered in the Knight Center Nov. 27 and gobbled up more than 250 pounds of turkey and all the traditional dishes from stuffing to pumpkin pie at the Olin Business School’s 14th annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
Entrepreneurs vie for seed money in race for Olin Cup
The number of teams competing for the Olin Cup was whittled down to five finalists Nov. 19 in the “elevator pitch” stage of the race for $70,000 in seed money to start a new company.
Women’s hoops wins McWilliams Classic
Senior Jill Brandt scored a career-high 29 points to lead the No. 6 women’s basketball team to an 83-54 win over Carthage College at the WU Field House Nov. 30, capturing the Eighth Annual McWilliams Classic championship. For her performance, Brandt was named the McWilliams Classic MVP. Joining Brandt on the all-tournament team was senior […]
With finals looming, programs help students reduce stress
With exams beginning this week, students and health educators have planned events aimed at reducing stress and giving students a break during this busy time.
Drug therapy for premature infants destroys brain cells in mice
A class of drugs used in premature infants to treat chronic lung damage can cause damage in the brain, School of Medicine research suggests.
Pain, itch responses regulated separately
School of Medicine researchers have now determined that pain and itch are regulated by different molecular mechanisms.
New sorority will be 18th Greek community on WUSTL campus
The Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity will be the seventh National Panhellenic Conference organization for women to join the Greek community at Washington University, announced Ryan Jasen Henne, director of Greek Life. Colonization is slated for spring 2009.
Moderate use averts failure of diabetes drugs
Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may be more likely to keep working if used in moderation, School of Medicine researchers have found
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