Wall of tiles designed to help cancer patients heal
Photo by Tim ParkerNelson Flagg and his wife, Rose, work with Vicki Friedman to paint tiles while Nelson is treated at the Siteman Cancer Center.”Your Square Matters” allows patients and their families to paint a 4-inch square ceramic tile; more than 400 tiles have been completed and are on display.
Storch named first Ruth L. Siteman professor
The new endowed professorship is part of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine Joint Program in Pediatric Chairs.
Being more creative is possible, but it takes work
“No one is born highly creative. Psychologists studying creativity have discovered that it is based on cognitive processes we all share,” R. Keith Sawyer says.
Black Film Promotional Materials Collection acquired by libraries
It comprises some 2,700 posters, programs, photographs, advertisements, press kits and other materials used to promote more than 400 films between 1915-1980.
Orwell classic Animal Farm comes to Edison
New York’s acclaimed Synapse Productions will treat St. Louis audiences to a witty and visually stunning show based on George Orwell’s cautionary parable.
Juveniles as adults in the justice system is focus of workshop
The event will identify and review the process by which juveniles are certified as adults and the significant changes made in this process over the last several years.
International Human Rights Film Series begins March 9
First up is Seoul Train, which examines the plight of the estimated 250,000 North Korean refugees who are living “underground” in China.
Sports
Women’s hoops wins finale; to host regional The No. 3 women’s basketball team is set to host the 2006 NCAA Regionals March 3-4 at the Field House. WUSTL, which is making its 17th straight trip to the tournament, will face Manchester College at 7 p.m. Calvin College and Carroll College will square off in first-round […]
WUSTL to provide free Metro passes
Photo by David KilperEmployees, students and other members of the University community will be provided much greater access to the St. Louis region.A new program will provide students and other members of the University community much greater access to the St. Louis metropolitan region on public transit.
Major gift from Preston Green to support the School of Engineering & Applied Science
At a tribute dinner on Feb. 27, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced an $8 million commitment from the late Preston Green to support the School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and its Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering.
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