New sorority joins WUSTL campus

The Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity for women will be the seventh National Panhellenic Conference organization to join the Greek community at Washington University in St. Louis, announced Ryan Jasen Henne, director of Greek Life. Colonization is slated for spring 2009.

Thanksgiving to be celebrated on campus

Staying on campus during Thanksgiving break may seem like a lonely endeavor, but numerous groups on campus work hard to let students have a true taste of home during the holiday. For starters, more than 20 students will have dinner with 10 host families as part of the Home Plate program. Started by Risa Zwerling […]

Brain scans show link between education, Alzheimer’s disease

A test that reveals brain changes believed to be at the heart of Alzheimer’s disease has bolstered the theory that education can delay the onset of the dementia and cognitive decline that are characteristic of the disorder. School of Medicine scientists at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that some study participants who appeared to […]

‘Seeking Freedom’ documentary wins regional Emmy

“Seeking Freedom,” a television documentary based on Washington University-led research into the courageous stories of African-American slaves who sued for their freedom in St. Louis courts, has been awarded a 2008 Mid-America Emmy in the category for historical documentaries. Produced by the St. Louis-based, education-oriented HEC-TV cable broadcasting organization, the documentary features commentary by a […]

Emory Memorial Service

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, to celebrate the life of Jean L. Emory. Emory, who died Oct. 31, was a beloved member of the Washington University community.

Comic relief

Photo by Robert BostonProgram in Physical Therapy students dress up in costumes based on a theme for the day — this year it was superheroes and villains — as part of the clinical education lottery, in which students choose the locations for their three clinical rotations.

Women’s soccer goes on to sectionals

Senior goalkeeper Amanda Boe stopped three of four penalty kicks and freshman Alyssa Marulli netted the game-winning kick as the No. 8 women’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA sectional semifinal with a 3-1 shootout victory over Illinois Wesleyan University Nov. 16. Junior Becca Heymann and senior Lauren Mehner had successful kicks to make it […]
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