Kimberly Gayle Walker named chief investment officer
Kim Walker”Kim has a broad understanding of the financial markets, well-tuned investment instincts, and a disciplined approach to investment management. These strategies and her experience successfully managing large assets will be invaluable to Washington University,” said Chancellor Wrighton S. Wrighton.
Washington University hosts community forum on I-64 reconstruction, Sept. 22
Map of the I-64 reconstruction projectHelping St. Louis residents and businesses cope with commuting challenges posed by the planned reconstruction of Interstate 64 (Highway 40) is the goal of a Weidenbaum Center community forum to be held on campus 7:45 – 10:45 a.m. Sept. 22. Free and open to the public, the event kicks off with a presentation by MoDot Director Peter Rahn.
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Washington University’s Hilltop Campus officially takes the name “Danforth Campus” during a dedication ceremony recognizing the role that Chancellor Emeritus William H. “Bill” Danforth, the late Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis. The ceremony is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Graham Chapel.
Black Rep performance free to students
On Friday, Sept. 22, students can get free tickets to see the 8 p.m. showing of Mahalia:The Gospel, a Black Repertory company performance at Edison Theatre. Beginning at 6 p.m., students with a WUSTL ID can pick up a free ticket at the Edison Theatre Box Office and discover why Mahalia Jackson was called the […]
Truman Scholarship
An informational meeting will be held Sept. 20.
Saint Louis Symphony free for students
On Thursday, Sept. 21, WUSTL students will have the opportunity to attend the Saint Louis Symphony for free. Buses will depart from the Clock Tower promptly at 6:15 p.m. to transport students to Powell Symphony Hall. Free tickets are available with a WUSTL student ID at the Edison Box Office. Buses will bring students back […]
Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder
A drug used to treat epilepsy has had positive effects on some adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy, School of Medicine researchers discovered.
Building on strength
Photo by David Kilper’Retired’ Chancellor Danforth continues to work for the community.
Future geneticist?
Photo by Tim ParkerSeqwinya Stevens from Beaumont High School in St. Louis presents her research on the Jun B gene from hair cells in the chicken ear as part of the Young Scientist Program at the School of Medicine.
United Way campaign begins
Statistics show that one in three people in the bi-state region is aided by a United Way-funded program at some point in his or her life.
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