Flagg named Lehmann Research Professor
Barbara Flagg, J.D., professor of law, has been named the John S. Lehmann Research Professor for 2008-09. The Lehmann professorship allows scholars to concentrate on in-depth research projects while relieving them of teaching and administrative duties during a semester. During her research leave, which began in August, Flagg will be completing a book titled “The […]
Public Service Fair Sept. 23
Washington University in St. Louis will host a University-wide Public Service Fair from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, September 23. This event will feature more than 60 non-profit organizations seeking volunteers and interns for a variety of opportunities. Sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service and the Community Service Office, the fair marks the first time that community agencies will be gathered on campus to meet with interested students, faculty and staff.
Not just another Wednesday
The Bear Necessities store, located in the Wohl Student Center, has launched a weekly “Wonderful Wednesdays” sale.
International friendship
Photo by Jo AngelesOfficials from Fudan University in China visited campus Sept. 10 to sign an international exchange agreement with Washington University.
Sign up for fall Mini-Med School
Registration is open for the School of Medicine’s Mini-Medical School, now in its 10th year. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about medicine and surgery from the School of Medicine faculty.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 9-15. 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. Sept. 10 8:19 a.m. — A person […]
Of Note
Jeffrey G. Catalano, Ph.D.,
Carl F. Craver, Ph.D.,
Gabriel de Erausquin, M.D., Ph.D.,
Donald L. Elbert, Ph.D., and more…
Assessing cardiovascular risk for HIV patients
WUSTL researchers and colleagues reported that the risk for heart attack is 70 percent to 80 percent higher among people with HIV compared to those who do not have HIV.
Prenatt’s a people person
Photo by David KilperAnn B. Prenatt, vice chancellor for human resources, leads a talented team that often works “behind the scenes” to respond to and support the needs of the University and its employees.
Stem cells may boost heart disease treatment
Mouse embryonic stem cells can work to build the heart, potentially moving medical science a step closer to new heart-disease treatments that use human stem cells, School of Medicine research shows.
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