Lab mice sing in the presence of mates, researchers find
The finding adds mice to the roster of creatures that croon in the presence of the opposite sex, including songbirds, whales and some insects.
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SITI Company to stage Death and the Ploughman at Edison
Theatrical pioneer Anne Bogart will bring the first American stage production of this early German Renaissance classic to WUSTL Nov. 11-12.
Too much trust could actually be bad for business, study finds
The Olin School’s Claus Langfred found that too much trust could actually be bad for business — when it comes to working on team projects.
Author, editor Silvey to examine ‘100 Best Books for Children’
The illustrated lecture stems from her recent book, 100 Best Books for Children, an in-depth survey of children’s literature.
Naomi Iizuka to host playwriting festival: public readings Nov. 14-15
Each spring, four student plays — two full-length works and two shorts — are selected by blind jury and work-shopped the following fall.
Encouraging opportunities
It came down to three choices: botany, chemistry or zoology. So, logically, Shanta Pandey chose social work. “I always wanted to be in a helping profession, but after completing my pre-med undergraduate studies, I realized that I didn’t want to be a doctor. I didn’t like being around blood,” she says. “The only other options […]
Obituary: Haydon, lecturer in music; 73
She died of complications stemming from leukemia at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Oct. 29; she had taught at the University since 1974.
Medicare prescription-drug meetings to be held by HR
Beginning Jan. 1, Medicare will offer 41 prescription drug plans through 16 private insurance companies to Missouri residents who are Medicare-eligible.
Happy Halloween!
Photo by Mary Butkus
Sesame Street characters greet children from the community during the annual Safe Trick-or-Treat Oct. 29 in the residence halls of the South 40.
A rolling TV studio
Photo by Mary ButkusC-SPAN’s 45-foot long Book TV bus stopped at the University Oct. 20 as part of its cross-country tour.
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