Metro pass renewal required
The spring U-Pass, allowing WUSTL community members free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system, expires May 21. Eligible employees may now request a summer 2007 U-Pass; eligible students beginning April 30.
Just another adventure
Courtesy PhotoUniversity privacy officer Joan M. Podleski loves a good challenge
Men’s Tennis Extends Winning Streak to Nine
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Rwandan hero Rusesabagina closes spring Assembly Series
Rwandan hero Paul Rusesabagina will speak on his experiences, his ongoing support of Rwanda, the genocide in Darfur and current issues involving international humanitarian aid at 11 a.m. April 18 in Graham Chapel for the final Assembly Series lecture of the spring semester.
A&S boasts three Udall, three Goldwater, two Truman scholars
Arts & Sciences undergraduates made another impressive showing in their annual quest for prestigious national scholarships and fellowships, including three students receiving the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and three receiving the Morris K. Udall Scholarship for the 2007-08 academic year. Last week, two WUSTL students also were named recipients of the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
Nanoparticles track cells, may help with monitoring tumors
Recent research by School of Medicine scientists led them to believe that fluorine-laced nanoparticles can be used to evaluate tumors and their growth.
Symposium to focus on new discoveries in immunology
Longtime chairman of the Department of Pathology and Immunology Emil Unanue, M.D., will be honored with a daylong symposium April 27.
Thurtene Carnival continues green theme
More than 120,000 people from the St. Louis area are expected to attend the annual Thurtene Carnival from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 21-22 on the North Brookings parking lot. Already the oldest and largest student-run carnival in the nation, this year Thurtene aims to reach further into the St. Louis community while expanding on last year’s pledge to remain environmentally friendly.
On a roll
Photo by Kevin LowderPrintmaker Koichi Yamamoto, assistant professor of printmaking at Utah State University, conducts a printmaking lecture/demonstration for students and faculty in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Born in Osaka, Japan, Yamamoto is known for creating etchings and large-scale monoprints inspired by natural forms.
Social Change Grants go to three students
The Community Service Office has announced three student winners of the Social Change Grants. Presented annually to students seeking to better their community, the three grants have a total value of $18,000.
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