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David A. Lawton, Ph.D., professor and chair of English in Arts & Sciences, delivers the first Assembly Series lecture of the spring semester, titled “Burning to Read.” The lecture was held Jan. 24 in Graham Chapel and also served to kick off The Big Read program, spearheaded locally by the University. For more information on The Big Read and events, visit bigread.wustl.edu.

Radiologist and researcher Joe Culver is developing a brain-imaging system to help doctors diagnose and treat premature infants. He’s also helping form a company that could bring it to market. “Within 18 months to two years, we hope to be able to have this product in the marketplace,” he said. “We think it will benefit society once it’s out there.”

Photo by Joe AngelesThe University’s Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006 now boasts a 10th member: Director of Athletics John Schael (at lectern). Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton made the surprise announcement near the end of the induction ceremony for nine former student-athletes Jan. 26 in the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center.

The lectures take place at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Feb. 19 and April 2 in Hurst Lounge in Duncker Hall and are free and open to the public.

Those who wish to enroll in programs or courses must establish eligibility for tuition benefits through the Danforth Campus Benefits Office

The emphasis is now to maximize the utilization of minority-owned businesses within the University’s supply chains.

Photo by Kevin LowderA presentation on energy and the environment Jan. 25 was capped off by a display of three fuel-efficient General Motors Corp. cars in the parking lot outside Whitaker Hall.

School of Medicine researchers receive nearly $15 million to study how genes, viruses and cigarettes contribute to chronic lung diseases such as emphysema.

WIlliam H. Danforth and James E. McLeod received the honor for a lifetime of service to the community, efforts that have had impact far beyond the immediate circumstance and service without striving for personal gain.