‘A Call to Service’ to promote jobs in government, public policy
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.
Research institute supported by $30 million BJC gift
Photo by Robert BostonA $30 million gift from BJC HealthCare will help construct a new seven-story research building on the School of Medicine campus.
In Print
In print Carter C. Revard, Ph.D., professor emeritus of English in Arts & Sciences, has a poem titled “We do like Capistrano, but …” in the current issue (Vol. 12, No. 2) of Salamander, a magazine for poetry, fiction and memoirs. His scholarly essay titled “Oppositional Thematics and Metanarrative in MS Harley 2253, Quires 1-6” […]
Introducing new faculty members
Charly Coleman, Ph.D.,
Clifton R. Emery, Ph.D.,
Carl Minzner, J.D.,
John Orrock, Ph.D.,
Thomas Sattig, Ph.D.,
Vincent Sherry, Ph.D.,
Julie Singer, Ph.D.,
Ying Xie, Ph.D.
Actor Sarsgaard to speak on campus
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.
Dance Marathon starts Nov. 3 in Athletic Complex
The 2007 St. Louis Area Dance Marathon will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Athletic Complex. The 12-hour dance-a-thon is the culmination of a year’s worth of fund-raising for Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis.
Peters named executive director of compliance and audit
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.
‘Diet for a Small Planet’ author to give talk Nov. 6
Frances Moore Lappe, who influenced a generation about the social and personal significance of a new way of eating with her 1971 book “Diet for a Small Planet,” will present a talk for the Assembly Series at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Graham Chapel.
Making stronger connections
Photo by David KilperLike his research subjects, Ken Kelton is ‘changing phases’ as new physics chair
A safe place to play
Photo by Whitney CurtisFreshman Alex Brainard hands out candy in Park/Mudd Residential College during the Campus YMCA’s Safe Trick or Treat event Oct. 27 in the South 40.
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