Taber named Kessler professor in biomedical engineering June 5
On June 5, Larry A. Taber, Ph.D. became the first Dennis and Barbara Kessler Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the School of Engineering. The ceremony, which capped the department’s 10th anniversary celebration, was held in Uncas A. Whitaker Hall.
Pedestrian overpass to be completed by mid-October
During Phase One construction, the pedestrian overpass will be closed from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. nightly, except Friday and Saturday evenings.
Patient-friendly outpatient orthopedic center opens
Photo by Robert BostonWashington University Orthopedics and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Outpatient Orthopedic Center in Chesterfield opened the last week in July for its first surgery and patient visits.
Cancer research grant requests due Sept. 13
Junior faculty are invited to apply for Washington University Institutional Research Grant from the American Cancer Society.
Recycling program grows at the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine has kicked off a comprehensive recycling effort for “commingled” recyclables, including aluminum, tin, plastics, glass, steel and cardboard.
Blankenship named Markey professor
Robert E. Blankenship, Ph.D., professor of biology and chemistry in Arts & Sciences, was installed as the first Lucille P. Markey Distinguished Professor March 6 in Holmes Lounge.
Huestis named associate dean for technology
In his new role, Huestis will oversee the complex technological infrastructure used to manage the Libraries’ collections and services.
W. Donald Gay appointed to Hawes professorship
W. Donald Gay, D.D.S., who directs the maxillofacial prosthetics laboratory at the School of Medicine, was named the Christy J. and Richard S. Hawes III Professor.
Ethiopian medical students to benefit from used textbooks
Several student groups and administrators at the School of Medicine and residents at Barnes-Jewish Hospital collected nearly 500 medical textbooks to help their counterparts in Ethiopia.
PAD’s 2007-08 season will travel the globe
From classic comedy to cutting-edge drama to original works by students and faculty artists, the Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences’ 2007-08 season has something for everyone.
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