Newsroom Stories

Jackson Baranyi, 8 months, reaches for a costumed character of “The Battling Bear,” the University mascot, to the delight of parents Deanna (’97) and Jeff Baranyi of Arvada, Colo. The family took part in a Baby Bears Brunch for children of the Class of 1997, held April 21 in the Women’s Building Formal Lounge.

Robert EtcheverryDynamo Theatre CompanyEach year, the Edison Theatre OVATIONS! Series presents nationally and internationally known artists performing works designed to challenge, educate and inspire. The 2007-08 season — the Edison’s 35th — will highlight the interdisciplinary, the multicultural and the experimental through a mix of returning favorites and St. Louis premieres.

Photo by Robert BostonGraduating medical student Leana Wen was selected through an essay contest to spend three weeks in Africa with a columnist for The New York Times before beginning a Rhodes Scholarship this fall.

The northeast corner of the parking lot and the fire lane south of the School of Law and the stairs between the Law School and the Knight Center will be closed through Aug. 3.

School of Medicine researchers found that in some cases, one spouse’s excesses with alcohol could protect the other from alcohol dependence.

Thomas M. Morgan, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics (PEFA), has received a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Children’s Discovery Institute for research titled “Consanguinity Mapping of Genes for Congenital Heart Disease.”… Henric S. Krawczynski, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics, has received a one-year, $150,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research titled “Test of 1.5cm and 3cm Thick CZT Detectors and Study of their Internal Backgrounds in High-altitude Balloon and Space Environments.”… David Gutmann, M.D., Ph.D., the Donald O. Schnuck Family Professor of Neurology, has received a one-year, $270,000 grant from the Brain Tumor Society for research titled “Identification of Key Genetic and Growth Control Pathway Changes in JPA that Represent Potential Molecular Targets for Therapeutic Intervention.” He also received a one-year, $40,000 grant from the Children’s Tumor Foundation to support the Neurofibromatosis Clinic. … Sachiko Amari, Ph.D., researcher in space sciences, has received a three-year, $55,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research titled “Search for the Carrier of Heavy Noble Gases in Meteorites.”

On May 3, the winners of the second annual Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition were announced, with six awards totaling $125,000 presented to four local nonprofits and two students.

A School of Medicine study investigating bone loss in women with breast cancer who take aromatase inhibitors is seeking volunteers.

Photo by Mary ButkusKent D. Syverud helps the School of Law develop a ‘cohesive identity’

The following incidents were reported to University Police May 1-7. 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. May 1 10:43 a.m. — A person reported that a locker room had been broken into in the men’s locker room in the Athletic Complex between 10:10-10:40 a.m. on this date. Total loss is estimated at $1,940. 1:10 p.m. — Copper piping belonging to Albert Arno Heating and Cooling Co. was stolen from the north equipment room sometime in the previous week. Total loss is estimated at $350. May 7 8:18 a.m. — Blue light No. 31 by the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building was found to be damaged. Telephone services and maintenance were both notified. Additionally, University Police responded to two auto accidents and one report each of lost article, damaged property and larceny.