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.
February is Career Month for all undergrads
A variety of panel and roundtable discussion events will help students learn more about specific industries.
Campus Authors: Larry M. May
Crimes Against Humanity: A Normative Account provides a philosophical analysis of some of the most difficult issues in international criminal law.
Sports
Men’s basketball team sweeps on the road The men’s basketball team posted back-to-back road wins, extending its winning streak to three games. The Bears defeated Brandeis University, 93-62, Jan. 28 at Auerbach Arena in Waltham, Mass. WUSTL shot 59.4 percent (38-of-64) for the game and buried 13 3-pointers in the win, while holding the Judges […]
Carefree people more apt to ignore cancer symptoms
Researchers report that people with low overall anxiety levels were more apt to ignore symptoms of rectal cancer for long periods of time.
Mice reveal possible source of depression
Genetic variations in a specific protein may be a significant cause of human depression, University researchers say.
Higher fluoride levels are found in instant tea
The researchers found some regular-strength preparations contain as much as 6.5 parts per million of fluoride, well over the 4 ppm maximum allowed.
Swinkels elected fellow of Econometric Society
The Econometric Society is the most prestigious society in its field; only about 15 individuals per year have been elected as fellows.
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