Park receives award for neurosurgery procedure
File PhotoT.S. Park, M.D., has earned international acclaim for his groundbreaking cerebral palsy research.He was given the Korean Overseas Compatriots Award from the Korean Broadcasting System at a ceremony in Seoul.
Outstanding mentors
Photo by Mary ButkusThe Graduate Student Senate presented its Sixth Annual Faculty Mentor Awards to seven deserving individuals.
Work that’s (sort of) for the birds
Photo by Kevin LowderEngineering student council members constructed birdhouses that will be sold at Thurtene Carnival; proceeds go to WashU Build.
Obituary: Korsmeyer, renowned cancer cell researcher, 54
His groundbreaking research on the survival of cancer cells has helped scientists devise new ways to treat cancer.
Nanoparticles offer new hope for cancer detection, treatment
Because nanoparticles can be engineered to carry a variety of substances, they also may be able to deliver cancer-fighting drugs.
University plan offers prompt, substantial response to SWA
A group of undergraduate students began a sit-in in areas of South Brookings Hall and Brookings Quadrangle April 4.
Model aims to reduce cardiac deaths in kidney patients
University scientists have identified an important link between kidney damage and cardiac problems, creating new treatment possibilities.
Update on Student Worker Alliance sit-in at Washington University
Vice Chancellor for Students Jim McLeod and Dr. Alan Glass, director of Student Health and Counseling, met with the sit-in students late yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon in another attempt to discourage them from participating in a hunger strike. Dr. Glass advised the students on the serious health implications of their actions and provided increased warnings to any students who might have a chronic health condition or be taking certain medications. Dr. Glass plans to visit the students each day to assess their condition.
Media Advisory: Student Worker Alliance sit-in at Washington University
On April 4, 2005, a group of Washington University undergraduate students known as the Student Worker Alliance (SWA) occupied the admissions office in Brookings Hall in an effort to support a campaign for living wages. Media seeking information on the University’s response to demonstration can find the latest updates online, including an April 12 letter on this issue from Chancellor Wrighton.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Lewis to kick off Assembly Series
He’ll speak Jan. 28 in Graham Chapel; he and the other spring speakers reflect the depth and breadth of academic endeavors at the University.
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