Boatwright to give Biggs Lecture for Assembly Series
Mary Boatwright, PhD, professor of ancient history in the Department of Classical Studies at Duke University, will give the annual John and Penelope Biggs Lecture in the Classics for the Assembly Series at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in Steinberg Hall Auditorium. Her talk, “Agrippa’s Inscription on Hadrian’s Pantheon,” will focus on Rome’s most widely known yet enigmatic building
Media Advisory: Free assessment will help older drivers adjust vehicles for a proper fit
Older adults who still drive will have an opportunity to find out how well they are fitting in their vehicles at a CarFit screening offered by occupational therapy students at Washington University School of Medicine at a CarFit event from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 31.
Gephardt Institute’s Civic Engagement Fund seeking applicants
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites students, faculty and staff to apply for the Civic Engagement Fund (CEF), which awards grants to support service trips, civic initiatives or community service projects. CEF grants, available to individuals and groups, provide up to $500 for projects in the St. Louis area, across the country and around the world. Deadline for the upcoming funding rounds are April 13 and July 20.
Mr. Wash U to be crowned April 5
Mr. Wash U will be crowned Thursday, April 5, during the annual talent show in Edison Theatre. As part of the contest, undergraduates participate in the talent show and raise funds for City Faces, an after-school art and tutoring program for children in St. Louis’ Clinton-Peabody public housing projects.
Washington University Libraries announce winners of 25th annual essay competition
Winner have been named for the 25th annual
Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition sponsored by
Washington University Libraries. WUSTL undergrads and graduate students entered their essays into one
of two categories, competing for prizes of $1,000 for first place and
$500 for second place in each category.
Herschbach to muse on ‘silly, serious science’ for Assembly Series
Nobel Laureate Dudley Herschbach thinks that science and humor have been a winning combination for many successful Americans, all the way back to Ben Franklin. At 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, he will explain his reasoning behind that concept for the annual Ferguson Science Lecture. His talk, “Silly Serious Science: Homage to IgNobel and Ben Franklin” will be held in Graham Chapel on the Washington University Danforth Campus. The program is free and open to the public.
Carnaval tickets now on sale
Tickets now are on sale for “Carnaval,” a yearly
cultural show organized by WUSTL’s Association of Latin
American Students. More than 130 students are participating in skits,
dances and musical acts to highlight the beauty, creativity and richness
of Latin American culture.The show is being performed at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, in Edison Theatre.
Fulbright workshop for faculty March 23
A workshop for faculty members interested in learning more about the Fulbright Program is set for 4 p.m. Friday, March 23, in Sever Hall,
Room 300. Three faculty members who are Fulbright grantees will share their recent experiences.
Final blood drive of the academic year April 4
Washington University’s final blood drive for the
academic year will take place Wednesday, April 4, at a variety of
locations and times. All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to participate in this effort to replenish the region’s blood supply.
Sociologist William Julius Wilson to speak for Assembly Series
William Julius Wilson, the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, will present this year’s Chancellor’s Fellows Lecture, “Race and Affirmative Opportunity in the Barack Obama Era” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Graham Chapel for the Assembly Series. His talk is free and open to the public.
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