Born to be M.I.L.D.
Photo by Whitney CurtisRobert Wiltenburg, Ph.D. (left), dean of University College, talks with student Soyon Park at M.I.L.D. (Mosey In, Lie Down) Oct. 15 at Holmes Lounge. M.I.L.D. is an annual event sponsored by University College, the evening and outreach program in Arts & Sciences.
Founders Day to feature acclaimed historian David McCullough
Washington University’s Alumni Association will commemorate the institution’s founding at the annual Founders Day celebration Nov. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-St. Louis Riverfront. Tickets are available to the WUSTL community and alumni and can be reserved by calling 935-7378.
New LL.M. degree enhances law’s international outreach
The School of Law is launching a new Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program co-taught by Washington University and Korea University law faculty. Kent Syverud, J.D., dean and the Ethan A.H. Shepley Uni-versity Professor, announced this innovative new degree program as part of the law school’s expanded international outreach efforts that focus on the McDonnell […]
Pediatric brain tumors target of study
School of Medicine researchers will use genetically engineered mice to study pediatric brain tumors.
Ice (cream) breaker
Photo by Robert BostonNineteen students from Spelman College came to Washington University Oct. 19 to learn about graduate and professional programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Omega-3 fatty acids don’t improve depression in heart patients, study says
Giving depressed heart patients omega-3 fatty acids with antidepressants did not improve their symptoms, a School of Medicine study found.
Gene mutation may reveal clues for treating lung diseases
A School of Medicine physician has discovered a novel syndrome that could provide clues into chronic lung diseases.
WUSTL, SLU receive $8 million grant to prevent chronic disease
A new multi-university initiative that studies innovative ways to prevent chronic disease has received an $8 million grant.
Becker receives American Academy of Ophthalmology’s highest award
Bernard Becker, who headed the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for more than 30 years, received the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s highest honor.
Symposium on America’s Energy Future Nov. 2
America has the potential to solve its energy crisis over the next decade, but doing so will require immediate investment in clean energy technologies, says Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis and vice chair of a National Resource Council report on America’s energy challenges. The report will be the topic of a symposium to be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the May Auditorium in Simon Hall on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
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