Trustees hear reports on strategic planning, admissions and debate
At its fall meeting Oct. 3, the Board of Trustees heard strategic planning presentations from the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering & Applied Science, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. In addition, reports were provided on the undergraduate admissions program and the vice presidential debate. Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor […]
Protect identity while online
The recent announcement that a hacker had compromised the personal e-mail account of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a reminder of what can happen if people are not careful with accounts and passwords. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Washington University is working to raise awareness of both work and home security […]
Genomic medicine division awards first Ladenson Fellowship
Brian T. Edelson, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded the first Jack H. Ladenson Fellowship in Experimental Clinical Pathology.
Deadline for Bear Cub Fund grants extended
The University’s Bear Cub Fund has extended its deadline for grant applications to Nov. 14.
Dance Marathon: 10 years of toe tapping for a good cause
The tenth annual St. Louis Area Dance Marathon begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 — the culmination of a year’s worth of fund-raising for Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis.
WUSTL hosts Campus Compact conference
Washington University will host the Missouri Campus Compact conference this weekend, Oct. 17-18, at the Knight Center. Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents — representing some 6 million students — dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement and service-learning in higher education. This is the first year […]
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 8-14. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Oct. 8 10:27 a.m. — A person […]
Looking into the future
Photo by David KilperCalifornia Institute of Technology Professor Nathan Lewis, Ph.D. (right), spoke to a large crowd Sept. 23 for the International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES).
Charting the waters
Photo by Michael WorfulFaculty discuss women in science and medicine at the Spotlight on Women in Medicine and Science symposium and panel Sept. 26 at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center.
Time to give thanks, give back
Now in its sixth year, WUSTL’s Give Thanks Give Back campaign again will strive to make the holiday season a bit merrier for some needy St. Louis families.
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