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School of Medicine researchers have found that a protein that they believe may provide a novel approach for obesity treatment in the future.

Photo by Joe AngelesEdward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor, dean of Arts & Sciences and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences, welcomes guests to the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis’ Build St. Louis Week 2007 kick-off event Oct. 22.

Six School of Medicine faculty have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. The highest honor awarded by AAAS, the rank of fellow is bestowed upon members by their peers in recognition of scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

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Gail A. Peters has been appointed executive director of compliance and audit, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Peters, formerly the director of internal audit and University compliance officer, will report to the chancellor and will oversee the Internal Audit Department and University Compliance Office.

Actor Peter Sarsgaard, a 1991 WUSTL alumnus and one of the stars of the current film “Rendition,” will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Graham Chapel. The event is sponsored by Congress of the South 40. Sarsgaard, an accomplished actor, is known for portaying disturbing and hard-edged characters. While at the University, Sarsgaard majored […]

Washington University students looking for a career that will help shape the future of the United States can find a wealth of information during “A Call to Service,” a series of events promoting government and public policy careers from Nov. 7-9. The series, sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, the Career Center, the […]

Photo by David KilperLike his research subjects, Ken Kelton is ‘changing phases’ as new physics chair

Henry S. Webber, vice president for community and government affairs at the University of Chicago, will become WUSTL’s executive vice chancellor for administration, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Webber’s appointment will be effective March 1, 2008. Webber will be the University’s chief administrative officer and oversee facilities, campus planning, capital projects, campus security and off-campus real estate acquisition and development.

Henry WebberHenry S. Webber, vice president for community and government affairs at the University of Chicago, will become executive vice chancellor for administration at Washington University in St. Louis, announced WUSTL Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Webber’s appointment will be effective March 1, 2008.