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Photo by Robert BostonEd Walter was among more than 70 employees honored for their years of service to WUSM.

The ECG in Multiple Myocardial Infarction and the Progression of Ischemic Heart Disease presents a unique view of the use of electrocardiograms.

The goal was set at $535,000, the highest in school history; money raised as of March 24 totaled $533,022 — less than $2,000 short.

For the first time, biological sciences at Washington University has cracked the top 10 of the U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate and professional programs, to be released April 3. Biological sciences — which includes biology in Arts & Sciences, biomedical sciences in the School of Medicine, and biomedical engineering — jumped five places, from a tie for 14th to a 9th-place tie with Princeton University and the University of California-San Francisco.

The University’s — Office of Human Resources has launched a ‘benefits initiative’ called the “Benefits Plan for the Future,” or simply “the Plan’s plan.” “The Plan is a ’80s combination of & benefit changes over a three-year period that will improve the University’s cost-containment position, provide a more flexible and complete benefits program and preserve […]

The University’s — Office of Human Resources has launched a ‘benefits initiative’ called the “Benefits Plan for the Future,” or simply “the Plan’s plan.” “The Plan is a ’80s combination of & benefit changes over a three-year period that will improve the University’s cost-containment position, provide a more flexible and complete benefits program and preserve […]

“Super Size Me” documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who was scheduled to give an Assembly Series presentation on Wednesday, March 29, has cancelled his appearance due to a production schedule change. At this time there is no plan to reschedule his appearance. The next Assembly Series lecture will feature acclaimed writer and essayist William Gass on Thursday, March 30. This talk is on “Metaphor.” For the most up-to-date information on the University’s Assembly Series, check the Web site at http://assemblyseries.wustl.edu

The new Health & Wellness Center has been named for the Habif family, in honor of their dedication to and support of the University’s health and wellness initiative. The Center is located on the garden level of Forsyth House at the corner of Big Bend and Shepley Drive.

The contest is designed to encourage students to read for enjoyment and to develop personal libraries or book collections throughout their lives.

Students traveled over spring break to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to clear trash, repair homes, prepare food and provide help to those hardest hit.