Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 21-27. 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. Sept. 21 9:27 a.m. — A person […]
A simple twist of fate
Forty years ago, fate sprung an ambush on Michael J. Welch. Welch, born and raised in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, had just earned a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of London and was on his way to Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States for a postdoctoral appointment. He had filled out all […]
Obituary: Magrath, University trustee; 64
Also a University alumna, she died Sept. 23 in Naples, Fla., after a long battle with breast cancer.
Blood drives to be held on Hilltop Campus
The drives will help increase supplies for the American Red Cross and the Community Blood Center of St. Louis.
Sports
Men’s soccer team wins 2 of 3 matches The men’s soccer team went 2-1 last week to move to 5-1-3. WUSTL opened the week Sept. 20 at home against Illinois Wesleyan University, winning 4-0. Sophomore Marshall Plow drilled home the game-winning goal, and senior Nick Kalscheur scored twice for the Red and Green. The Bears […]
New calculations rev up origins-of-life controversy
Scientists have performed calculations to show the early Earth’s atmosphere was chock-full of methane, ammonia, hydrogen and water vapor.
Corbetta named Stupp professor of neurology
The professor of anatomy and neurobiology and of radiology is a leader in research into techniques for rehabilitating the brain after strokes.
Shining star
Photo by Robert BostonNurse Jill Bokern was presented with the Guiding Star Award, an annual honor for a clinical staff member at the School of Medicine.
Class addresses career counseling, academic guidance
“Managing Your Business Career Strategy” is the first class of its kind at the University and maybe the first of its kind in the nation.
University’s Greeks form community service initiative
Greek community members will run the “Loop in Motion” parade and fund-raising booths, and also will volunteer throughout the year.
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