Most ambitious United Way campaign under way
Photo by David KilperWashington University’s 2008 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign began Sept. 2 with a kickoff breakfast at Whittemore House. The United Way of Greater St. Louis supports nearly 200 health and human-service organizations in the St. Louis region and provides an array of services to a large, diverse population.
‘Access to Justice’ series begins Sept. 23
Terry Smith, J.D., professor of law at Fordham University and nationally recognized expert on race and politics, will kick off the School of Law’s 11th annual Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series with a talk on “Politics and Post-Racialism: Reflections on the Meaning of a Black President” September 23.
Parents influence whether children eat fruits, vegetables
Providing fruits for snacks and serving vegetables at dinner can shape a preschooler’s eating patterns for his or her lifetime.
Service first, scholarship next
Photo by Whitney CurtisFreshmen Natalie Rufat (top, center) and Cici Coquillette (bottom, center) paint a mural at Ford Elementary School in St. Louis during the 10th annual Service First event Aug. 30.
Up and coming
Photo by Ray MarklinLesley Rankin was part of the Young Scientist Program designed to attract high-school students primarily from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers.
Law professor’s expertise helps New Orleans, ABA
The City of New Orleans and the American Bar Association have adopted two major planning and land-use projects of Daniel R. Mandelker, J.D., the Howard A. Stamper Professor of Law. The projects are designed to help ensure sound land-use management.
Sleckman to direct Laboratory and Genomic Medicine
Barry P. Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D., has been named director of the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine.
Men’s tennis national championship celebration
The 2008 NCAA Division III National Champion men’s tennis team will be recognized on Saturday, Sept. 13, at halftime of the Washington University vs. Westminster College football game at Francis Field. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m.
Jazz at Holmes begins with Alberici quartet
Clarinetist Scott Alberici and his quartet will launch Washington University’s Jazz at Holmes Series 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The series, which began in 1996, features professional jazz musicians performing in Holmes Lounge — a casual, coffeehouse-style setting — most Thursday evenings.
First of many Fridays
Photo by Kevin LowderStudents at First Friday, the annual event that marks the celebration of the first Friday of the new school year and features free food, inflatable games, student group sign-ups and entertainment.
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