Washington University Symphony Orchestra in concert Feb. 19
The Washington University Symphony Orchestra will perform music of Ernest Bloch, Peter I. Tchaikovsky and Gay Holmes Spears at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in Graham Chapel. Dan Presgrave, instrumental music coordinator for the Department of Music, conducts the 70-plus-member orchestra.
Wrighton to speak for ‘Science on Tap’ series
All meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at Schlafly Bottleworks; there will be an hour of discussion after a 30-minute presentation.
Court of appeals session at law school
Among the cases will be the denaturalization appeal of a former Nazi concentration camp guard and a psychologist’s First Amendment claim alleging wrongful termination.
Vitamin A analog is a potential lung cancer preventative
The compound, called bexarotene, doesn’t cause the severe skin irritations that have limited the use of other vitamin A derivatives in cancer therapies.
Black Artists’ Group: Symposium to examine influential arts collective
“The Black Artists’ Group was a seedbed for artistic innovation,” says Benjamin Looker, author of a 2004 book on the influential yet little-remembered collective.
Rapid emotional recovery of breast cancer survivors surprises researchers
Contrary to psychologists’ expectations, breast cancer survivors don’t experience an extended emotional crisis after their treatment regimens end.
Sports
Women’s hoops stays tied for 1st in UAA The No. 3 women’s basketball team (18-2, 8-1 UAA) picked up two UAA road wins to remain in first place in the conference race. The Bears defeated Carnegie Mellon University, 83-58, on Feb. 3 in Pittsburgh. Senior Danielle Beehler finished the first half with 17 points and […]
Libraries hosting events highlighting federal records
The main event in the commemoration, the “Celebrating 100 Years of Federal Information” presentation and reception, will be Feb. 15 in Rebstock Hall.
Yoga may reduce metabolic problems in those with HIV
Researchers are studying a new drug therapy and are recruiting volunteers for two clinical trials to test the benefits of exercise & the investigational drug.
Yeah, yeah, that’s the ticket
To say that athletics defines Joe Worlund may be a bit of a stretch. But to say that Worlund has defined much of what happens in the Athletic Complex may not be too far-fetched. Whether directing a fledgling intramural program, assuming a role on a 10-time University Athletic Association volleyball coaching staff of the year, […]
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