University to award six honorary degrees at 146th Commencement
Six prominent people, including a legendary radio broadcaster and the first woman president of the country’s fourth oldest university, will receive honorary degrees during the University’s 146th Commencement ceremony May 18. The University will also bestow academic degrees on more than 2,300 students during the ceremony, which begins at 8:30 a.m. in Brookings Quadrangle.
St. Louis Hillel celebrates 60 years
St. Louis Hillel will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a gala dinner at 6 p.m. May 6 at The Westin St. Louis.
Low-back pain management to be subject of clinical trial
A Physical Therapy researcher is seeking those with low-back pain to test two conservative treatment programs that include education, training in everyday activities and exercise.
Architectural design for elders focus of forum
The Center for Aging’s seventh annual Friedman Conference will be held May 8 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center.
Pattycake, Pattycake
Photo by Robert BostonThree-year-old Reuven Kirshner plays pattycake with his nurse, Sarah Parks, after he had a bone from his shin transplanted into his arm, which was affected by a rare bone cancer.
Metabolic syndrome poses same risk in HIV-infected people, general population
Metabolic syndrome among the HIV-infected population is about 26 percent, the same as in those not infected with the virus, a new study shows.
Teaching excellence
Photo by Mary ButkusArts & Sciences graduate teaching assistants receive Dean’s Awards for Teaching Excellence April 26 in the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building Formal Lounge.
School of Engineering & Applied Science honors 4
The School of Engineering & Applied Science will honor four of its alumni at an awards ceremony at 5 p.m. May 18, with a reception to follow, in Whitaker Hall. Honorees are Vincent H. Li; Richard P. Mattione, Ph.D.; and Jonathan S. Turner, Ph.D., who will receive the Alumni Achievement Award. Richard A. Roloff will receive the Dean’s Award. More…
Catholic Student Center celebrates renovation
The Catholic Student Center celebrated its grand reopening April 21 after undergoing a $3.5 million renovation to its facilities.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 26-29. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. April 26 4:07 p.m. — Complainant reported […]
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