Biology doctoral student named Canon parks scholar
Each student is awarded a $78,000 scholarship that will support research and education expenses during the next three years.
Center for Research on Innovation & Entrepreneurship awards grants
Funding for these grants was made possible by a three-year research grant by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
PAD to present Howard Brenton’s Bloody Poetry
It’s a swirling, lyrical and darkly satirical look at a legendary encounter and its political, emotional and artistic consequences.
Fiction writer Kathryn Davis to read
DavisFiction writer Kathryn Davis will read from her work at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, as part of Washington University’s Writing Program Spring Reading Series. In addition, Davis will speak on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. Feb. 22.
‘Maximizing Civic Engagement of Older Adults’ forum Feb. 15
With the first wave of baby boomers preparing for retirement, the 2005 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) Oct. 23-26 in Washington, D.C., will be an important opportunity to assess aging in America and improve the lives of older Americans. St. Louis will play a significant role in shaping the discussion at the conference through […]
Honorary degrees will go to 6 at Commencement
Among them is three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas L. Friedman, who will give the address at the May 21 ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle.
Library acquires Gill collection
Photo by David KilperAnne Posega (right) and Melissa Vetter admire works from the Gill collection, including books, drawings, alphabets, correspondence and woodblocks.Eric Gill is perhaps most famous for inventing 11 different typefaces, including his most well-known, Gill Sans.
Graduate student exhibition
Courtesy PhotoMore than 500 people attended Elysium at Seven, the first all-University graduate student exhibition.
Obituary: John W. Bennett, founder and first chair of anthropology, 89
He was in a group that formed the separate Department of Anthropology in 1967 and was appointed chair that year.
Leadership award nominations sought by Women’s Society
Since 1998, the Women’s Society has recognized graduating seniors who have made a significant contribution to the University.
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