Rhesus genome sequencing to help scientists in research
Researchers at the Genome Sequencing Center at the School of Medicine were major contributors to the monkey’s genome, made publicly available this month.
What do you know, and why do you know it?
What you know, but don’t know you know, affects you more than you know, suggests Larry Jacoby, Ph.D., professor of psychology in Arts & Sciences. “Memory plays a very powerful role in how we see and interpret the world, even in situations where we are completely unaware of the events that gave rise to these […]
Picon to speak for Architecture series Feb. 27
Subsequent speakers for the Monday-night series include Ben van Berkel, Inaki Abalos, Rainer Mahlamäki, William Valentine and Marcelo Ferraz.
Symposium, concert today dedicated to Schönberg
A highlight of the event will be a rare performance of the complicated Herzgewächse by students and faculty in the Department of Music.
Stone to speak for Faculty Fellows Series
She’s a professor of Romance languages & literatures and of comparative literature; other speakers are Peter Kastor, Martha Sandweiss, Erin McGlothlin & Mariët Westermann.
Baroque oboist Dalton to present free lecture & demonstration
He’s been described by CBC Radio as “one of the leading Baroque oboists in North America whose fine instruments are played around the world.”
Free vehicle inspection for spring break travelers
Police and transportation staff will check tire pressure, fluid levels, wipers, headlights and taillights; local businesses have donated windshield-washer fluid and oil.
St. Louis students lacking in science proficiency
“It is vitally important to the entire St. Louis region that we support the learning of science and mathematics in our school districts,” says education Chair William Tate.
Campus name to honor Danforths
In recognition of the role that William H. (Bill) Danforth, life trustee and chancellor emeritus, his family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis, the Hilltop Campus will be renamed the Danforth Campus, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. An official recognition ceremony will be held Sept. 17, when the new name takes effect.
Peter Kastor to speak on exploration of American west March 9
Peter Kastor, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and American culture studies in Arts & Sciences, will speak on “An Accurate Empire: How American Explorers Described Their Country and Themselves” at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 9. Kastor is the third of six speakers appearing this spring as part of the Faculty Fellows Lecture and Workshop Series, presented by the Center for the Humanities Arts & Sciences.
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