MetLife to give workshops on special-needs dependents
WUSTL’s Office of Human Resources invites all faculty and staff to an annual workshop on “Planning for the Future of a Child or Other Dependents With Special Needs.” A representative from MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids will conduct the workshop and discuss a service called MetDesk.
Brain network in children less complex than in adults
A brain network linked to introspective tasks is less intricate and well connected in children, School of Medicine scientists have learned.
Health Information Privacy and Security Week raises awareness of HIPAA laws
The Washington University Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security and Privacy Offices remind everyone of the importance of protecting patients’ protected health information during Health Information Privacy and Security Week April 13-19. Sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association, activities during the week are designed to raise awareness about HIPAA laws that […]
International entertainment
Photo by Mary ButkusStudents at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work perform during the school’s International Festival April 13 in the Rettner Gallery of the Lab Sciences Building. In addition to a forum on international social work issues, the festival featured food, exhibits and entertainment from the homelands of the Brown School’s international students.
Obituary: Kling, 89, former provost, vice chancellor, dean and professor
Merle Kling, Ph.D., former provost, executive vice chancellor, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science, died April 8 of esophageal cancer in St. Louis. He was 89.
‘The Rhythm Section’
Photo by David KilperOne of seven projects unveiled April 6 as part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ 22nd annual University City Sculpture Series, on view through May 11.
A monster project
Photo by Kevin LowderThe Graduate Student Research Symposium, held April 5 in the Lab Sciences Building, enabled students to polish their communication skills in presenting their research to members of the WUSTL community.
So much to see, so much to hope for
Photo by Whitney CurtisEducators attend Faces of Hope, a University-wide celebration of civic engagement and community service May 8 at Whitaker Hall. Hosted by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, Faces of Hope featured a poster session highlighting community service by students and faculty.
Track teams place second at Quad Meet
The men’s and women’s track and field teams came in second place out of five teams at the Washington University Quad Meet April 11. Junior Danielle Wadlington turned in the best individual performance of the meet, provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter hurdles. She placed second in the event with a […]
Cardiologist Reiss appointed Fox Distinguished Professor in Medicine
Craig K. Reiss, M.D., has been named the Sam and Marilyn Fox Distinguished Professor in Medicine at the School of Medicine.
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