Sussman awarded 2006 W.W. Howells Book Prize
Robert W. Sussman, Ph.D., professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, has been awarded the 2006 W.W. Howells Book Prize from the American Anthropological Association for best book in biological anthropology written for a wide audience.
Power of forgiveness
Photo by Mary ButkusSchool of Law lecture brings to campus a mother and her daughter’s killer — now a friend and colleague.
Looking out for the overlooked
Photo by Robert Boston
Festival of Lights
Photo by Mary ButkusTraditional and modern Indian dance take the stage in the annual Diwali celebration.
WUSTL research director receives national award
Cynthia White has been selected to receive The National Council of University Research Administrators 2006 Distinguished Service Award. The award is way to recognize members of NCURA who have made sustained and distinctive contributions to the organization.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 7-13. 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. Nov. 9 9:01 a.m. — A person […]
Milton Friedman remembered as giant among 20th-century economists
Costas Azariadis, professor of economics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, comments on the passing of Milton Friedman, a path-breaking conservative economist who passed away Nov. 16 at age 94.
Washington University Dance Theatre to present BODYMIND/Art of Movement Dec. 1-3
David Kilper/WUSTL Photo Services*Women’s Voices* by Christine Knoblauch-O’NealWashington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present BODYMIND/Art of Movement, its 2006 concert, Dec. 1-3 in Edison Theatre. Performances will feature close to 50 dancers, selected by audition, performing seven works by faculty and guest choreographers.
Model can predict risk of glaucoma in patients with elevated eye pressure
Investigators at the School of Medicine have developed a model to identify patients at high risk of developing glaucoma. Their research was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas.
Indian film star and social activist Shabana Azmi to give talk on ‘Bollywood and Beyond’
Major Indian film star and social activist Shabana Azmi, will give a talk at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, in Graham Chapel on the Washington University Danforth Campus. The lecture, “Bollywood and Beyond,” will explore South Asia’s socio-cultural climate. It is free and open to the public.
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