McDonnell Academy welcomes 17 scholars
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy is welcoming highly select graduate and professional students from 12 of Asia’s leading universities this fall.
Wait is over
Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton celebrates the opening of the MetroLink Cross County Extension Aug. 26.
The Class of 2010 arrives on campus
Photo by Joe AngelesFaculty members Sally and Ken Goldman drop off their son, an incoming freshman, during “move-in” day Aug. 24.
Five professors join the faculty at Olin
Markus Baer comes to Olin wrapping up his doctoral work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. expected in fall 2006. He is originally from Germany where he earned a master’s degree in psychology at the University of Giessen. Baer joins Olin as an assistant professor of Organizational Behavior. His research interests focus on […]
Animated Fun
Photo by Mary ButkusNational Science Foundation grant funds computer animation instruction for University City sixth-graders.
Faculty examine topics related to work, families, public policy
The luncheon series promotes interdisciplinary research, and features presentations by faculty from local and national universities and organizations.
Law school speaker series to focus on public interest
A lead counsel in the Guantanamo Bay detainees U.S. Supreme Court case and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee are among the visitors to campus.
Department of Music opens 2006-07 season Sept. 11 with Washington University Chamber Orchestra
The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will open its 2006-07 concert season at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, with a performance by the Washington University Chamber Orchestra. The program will focus on the music of two contrasting historical periods — the 18th-century Baroque and the early 20th century — through the work of composers representing the breadth of Europe.
Givens appointed associate vice chancellor for public affairs; will succeed Jasper Leicht
Steven J. Givens has been named associate vice chancellor for public affairs and executive director of University Communications at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, 2007. M. Fredric Volkmann, vice chancellor for Public Affairs, announced the promotion. Givens, who serves as assistant vice chancellor and special assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, will succeed Judy Jasper Leicht, who announced she plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.
Social Thought & Analysis finds new home in American Culture Studies
Social Thought & Analysis (STA), an interdisciplinary degree program in Arts & Sciences, has moved to American Culture Studies, according to Henry L. “Roddy” Roediger III, Ph.D., the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and dean of academic planning in Arts & Sciences.
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