Black Artists’ Group: Symposium to examine influential arts collective
“The Black Artists’ Group was a seedbed for artistic innovation,” says Benjamin Looker, author of a 2004 book on the influential yet little-remembered collective.
Libraries hosting events highlighting federal records
The main event in the commemoration, the “Celebrating 100 Years of Federal Information” presentation and reception, will be Feb. 15 in Rebstock Hall.
Sports
Women’s hoops stays tied for 1st in UAA The No. 3 women’s basketball team (18-2, 8-1 UAA) picked up two UAA road wins to remain in first place in the conference race. The Bears defeated Carnegie Mellon University, 83-58, on Feb. 3 in Pittsburgh. Senior Danielle Beehler finished the first half with 17 points and […]
Court of appeals session at law school
Among the cases will be the denaturalization appeal of a former Nazi concentration camp guard and a psychologist’s First Amendment claim alleging wrongful termination.
Yeah, yeah, that’s the ticket
To say that athletics defines Joe Worlund may be a bit of a stretch. But to say that Worlund has defined much of what happens in the Athletic Complex may not be too far-fetched. Whether directing a fledgling intramural program, assuming a role on a 10-time University Athletic Association volleyball coaching staff of the year, […]
Vitamin A analog is a potential lung cancer preventative
The compound, called bexarotene, doesn’t cause the severe skin irritations that have limited the use of other vitamin A derivatives in cancer therapies.
Stanley named vice chancellor for research
“Professor Stanley is a highly respected faculty member with a great record of achievement in research,” says Chancellor Wrighton, who made the announcement.
2-drug treatment may block source of asthma and chronic bronchitis
A finding by School of Medicine researchers, led by Michael Holtzman, could potentially restore patients’ troubled airways to healthy functioning.More medical news
Samuel Stanley named vice chancellor for research at Washington University
StanleySamuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., a professor of medicine and of molecular microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed the university’s new vice chancellor for research. The announcement of Stanley’s appointment was made by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, and is effective July 1, 2006.
Children’s study to determine if asthma medications can reduce need for steroids
Children between the ages of 6 and 17 years old with moderate-to-severe asthma may be eligible for a study at the School of Medicine to evaluate whether two medications can reduce the amount of inhaled steroids needed to control asthma.
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