Feeding the community
Photo by Joe AngelesSenior Joey Korein (left) and junior Vidya Santosh harvest basil plants in the community garden just east of Alumni House.
Hillel names new director
Michael Landy has been named executive director of the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University, announced Miriam Singer, president of the St. Louis Hillel’s board of directors.
Strategic communication certificate now offered
Members of the University community who want to improve their writing and communication skills can now earn a Certificate in Strategic Communication at University College, the University’s evening division in Arts & Sciences.
Of note
Sara Binz, Ph.D.,
Todd Blevins, Ph.D.,
Julian Meeks, Ph.D.,
Gerald Morris, M.D., Ph.D.,
Patrick Crowley, Ph.D.,
Steven Don, M.D.,
and more…
Obituaries of Record
Members of the Washington University community who have recently died.
Siddiqui is new manager of dining services
Nadeem E. Siddiqui has been named manager of WUSTL dining services. Siddiqui will oversee Bon Appetit’s dining program at WUSTL and the renovations and construction of dining facilities on campus. “Nadeem is high-energy and creative with a can-do attitude and a strong commitment to customer service,” said Steven P. Hoffner, assistant vice chancellor for operations. […]
Appell named associate dean for clinical affairs
Annette Appell, J.D., professor of law, is the inaugural associate dean for clinical affairs at the School of Law.
Welcome!
Photo by Mary ButkusMore than 300 people, including student services staff members and their families, toured the Danforth University Center July 31 as part of a “sneak peek” of the new building prior to its Aug. 11 public opening.
School to lead international Alzheimer’s disease research network
The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the School of Medicine will lead a six-year, $16 million international research collaboration dedicated to understanding inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Physics graduate student receives prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award
Allyson Gibson, a doctoral student in physics in Arts & Sciences, has received a prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award for the 2008-09 academic year. She was one of 85 recipients selected from more than 640 applicants from the United States and Canada. The $15,000 merit-based award is given to women who are either pursuing a doctoral-level degree or engaged in postgraduate study or research who show potential to make significant contributions to their fields of study.
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