Architecture students win JP Morgan Chase Community Development Competition
A design proposal by 10 architecture students from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts has won the 2008 JP Morgan Chase Community Development Competition.
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Melvin S. Blanchard, M.D.,
R. Gilbert Jost, M.D.
F. Scott Kieff, J.D.,
Tim Lempfert and more…
Personalized therapy for asthma, lung disease could soon be here
School of Medicine researchers have defined a new type of immune response that is activated in patients with severe asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their discovery could dramatically improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic inflammatory lung disease.
Disabling enzyme in mice increases fertility 50 percent
Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels in mice nearly 50 percent, School of Medicine research has found.
Time to renew Metro U-Pass
The U-Pass — which allows WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2008-09 school year at parking.wustl.edu/upass.htm.
Student Records’ Hosack receives Gloria White award
Sue Hosack was recognized with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award in a May 19 ceremony in Edison Theatre as part of the annual Staff Day activities. As director of the Office of Student Records, Hosack fosters an environment that encourages friendly customer service and a staff that responds quickly and professionally to requests.
Carnaghi and Brown recognized by ACPA
Jill E. Carnaghi, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for students and director of campus life, and Michael G. Brown, coordinator of the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Student Involvement and Leadership, were recognized with awards from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) at its annual spring convention in Atlanta.
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’
Photo by Robert BostonJulie Gerberding, M.D., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke to School of Medicine graduates at Commencement May 16, 2008, at America’s Center.
National champs!
Courtesy PhotoThe men’s tennis team captured its first NCAA Division III National Championship with a 5-3 victory over Emory University May 15 in Lewiston, Maine — WUSTL’s third national title in less than a year.
Girls, women can cut risk of breast cancer through exercise
Young women who were physically active had a 23 percent lower risk of breast cancer before menopause, new research from the School of Medicine shows.
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