Three voices examine Wounded Knee
In honor of Native Heritage Month, the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies presents in November “Three Voices: Speaking From the Past,” a Chautauqua performance describing the events leading up to the massacre at Wounded Knee from three cultural perspectives. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 in the Village Black […]
Gene for clubfoot identified at School of Medicine
School of Medicine researchers report they have found the first gene linked to clubfoot in humans, a condition that affects 1 in 1,000 new births.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Oct. 29 7:57 p.m. — A […]
World premiere drama
Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.”Evie’s Waltz,” a drama by Carter Lewis, playwright-in-residence in the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences, is currently in production at the St. Louis Repertory Theatre.
Faculty recital to be held along with state music competitions
Eight faculty from the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will present a showcase recital in conjunction with the Missouri Music Teachers Association’s (MMTA) annual instrumental and vocal competitive auditions.
Which water is which?
Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton samples water at a taste-testing event, part of the Congress of the South 40’s Eco-Olympics during Campus Sustainability Week Oct. 20-24. The taste test was held to demonstrate that there is little difference in bottled water vs. water from a tap.
Government and Public Policy Career Day on campus Nov. 13
Representatives from regional and national government and public policy agencies will be on campus for the third annual Government and Public Policy Career Day from noon-9 p.m. Nov. 13 at various locations around the Danforth Campus. The career day will offer a series of special events for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, ranging from a […]
Book exchange program initiated
A new “leave one, take one” book exchange program has been started in the visitor’s lounge of the Danforth University Center.
Olin’s EMBA program named best in mainland China
The Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA program retained its distinction as one of the top 10 Executive MBA programs in the world, ranking eighth worldwide, and first in mainland China for the third year in a row, according to the 2008 rankings released late last month by the Financial Times.
Discovery of genes linked to lung cancer opens door to personalized treatment
School of Medicine scientists have assembled the most complete catalog to date of the genetic changes underlying the most common form of lung cancer.
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