Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Oct. 27 7:49 p.m. — A […]
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may be harmful
Antibiotics are not the answer to curing the common cold.The sniffles. A runny nose. A cough. That’s right — the cold season is upon us. But before you head off to your doctor demanding antibiotics to lessen your symptoms, be aware that those drugs don’t always work and can have serious side effects, say two physicians at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sona Haydon, senior lecturer in music, passes away
Sona Haydon, a longtime lecturer in piano for the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences, died of complications stemming from leukemia at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Saturday, October 29. She was 73. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Richmond Heights Presbyterian Church, 1430 Silverton Pl., 63117. Plans for an on-campus memorial service will be announced.
Founders Day Nov. 5 to honor friends, alumni
The six alumni to be honored Nov. 5 are James F. Barker, John Gianoulakis, Leonard Jarett, Stanley I. Proctor, Susan S. Stepleton and James M. Talent. The event also features a keynote address by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
University community comes together to honor alumni and faculty on Founders Day
At the Founders Day celebration on Nov. 5, four faculty members will receive Distinguished Faculty awards. In addition, Adele Dilschneider and Doris I. Schnuck will receive the Robert S. Brookings Award by the Board of Trustees for their extraordinary commitment to building bridges between Washington University and the St. Louis region.
‘Report to the Neighbors’ meeting Nov. 1
The event will be moderated by Leah Merrifield and will open with a welcome from Neighbors Council member Patricia Barrett.
Answer: Jayanth Iyengar
Photo by Mary ButkusJayanth Iyengar, a junior in the Olin School of Business, was selected to be on the Jeopardy! College Championships beginning Nov. 7.
It’s Sperry Day!
Photo by Dave HormozdiThe School of Medicine’s Class of 2008 recently celebrated “Sperry Day” to honor the class president, Steve Sperry.
Of note
Lee D. Hoffer, Ph.D,
Christomper D. Gill, Ph.D,
Aaron D. Stump, Ph.D.,
Michael R. Brent, Ph.D,
Raj Jain, Ph.D.,
and more…
Commission on Safety and Abuse in America’s Prisons to hold hearing here
It’s part of a yearlong national effort to explore the most serious problems behind bars in America today and how to solve them.
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