Faculty applications sought for community-based teaching and learning grants
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites WUSTL faculty to apply for grants to support their community-based teaching and learning (CBTL), also known as experiential education, engaged research and, most commonly, service learning. To support CBTL course development and implementation, the Institute awards up to five faculty grants of $2,500 each.
Financial issues of older adults focus of CSD lecture
Gail Hillebrand, JD, of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will visit the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis on Thursday, Oct. 25, as part of the Center for Social Development’s Financial Capability Lecture series. Hillebrand’s talk, “Financial Capability Across the Life Course: The Role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,” will focus on the financial issues of older adults. This lecture is in collaboration with the Freidman Center for Aging. It is free and open to the public.
Funding opportunities for student projects
Students are invited to submit proposals for grant money from the Women’s Society of Washington University (WSWU) to support projects or activities that benefit the university community. Each fall semester, WSWU awards grants that range from $300 to $2,000. The goal is to advance students’ educational and cultural experiences as
well as to encourage service projects. The deadline for submission of project proposals is Wednesday, Oct. 31.
“Composing a Life” panel discussion for women students
“Composing a Life,” a lively, interactive panel discussion for graduate and undergraduate women students, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Holmes Lounge. The panel features five women of diverse ages, career choices and interests who will discuss their stories and post-graduation choices.
Law school to Host Missouri Court of Appeals Special Session Oct. 11
The law school is hosting a Special Session of the
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District on Thursday, October 11 in
the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 310) beginning
at 1 p.m. The attorneys for the three cases―regarding a property
line dispute, legal representation of a defendant in a child sexual
abuse case, and an alderman’s defamation claims―will have 15 minutes
each to argue their sides. A Q&A on judicial procedure and an informal Q&A on judicial clerkships will follow the special session.
Global diversity winners to share experiences
The 2012 participants of the Global Diversity Overseas Seminar Program will share their experiences during two brown-bag lunch presentations next week. The winning staff members traveled to WUSTL study abroad locations in Paris, France, and Shanghai, China, this summer. The presentations will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 11, for Shanghai.
BioEntrepreneurship Core launches inaugural IdeaBounce competition
The inaugural BioEntrepreneurship Core IdeaBounce elevator pitch competition
will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Holden Auditorium at
the Farrell Learning & Teaching Center at the Medical School. All members of the university community are encouraged to attend and to pitch ideas for new products or businesses for a chance to win prizes.
Nominations due Oct. 19 for the fifth annual James M. Holobaugh Honors
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Student
Involvement and Leadership will be hosting the Holobaugh Honors Ceremony
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall. The
Holobaugh Honors recognize individuals who: live and lead with
integrity; engage diverse communities on issues relevant to the LGBT
equality; perform direct advocacy and service to the St. Louis metro
community; and incorporate education and dialogue as part of their
practice. Nomination forms are online: https://getinvolved.wustl.edu/LGBT/programs_and_events/Pages/Holobaugh-Nomination-Form.aspx
Study Abroad Showcase set for Oct. 3
All students interested in studying abroad are invited to attend the third annual Study Abroad Showcase. The event takes place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in College Hall on the South 40.
Presenters sought for ‘Ignite’ event Oct. 17
Student, faculty and staff presenters are being sought for a multimedia “Ignite” event that will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Danforth University Center. Ignite presentations are fast-paced, fun, five-minute presentations of 20 PowerPoint slides that automatically advance every 20 seconds.
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