New center will focus on urban research
The Center on Urban Research & Public Policy is an interdisciplinary effort dedicated to promoting scholarship and debate on critical issues facing urban America and dense populations around the globe.
High blood sugar impairs blood flow to heart in diabetics
Poorly controlled blood glucose levels can negatively affect blood flow to the heart.In the heart muscle of type 1 diabetics, high blood glucose is a significant contributor to poorly opening vessels, or poor vasodilation, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine. Even administration of high levels of insulin, which usually enhances vasodilation, can’t counteract the negative effect of high glucose on the heart, and this contributes to increased plaque buildup and heart disease.
Writer Fuentes to speak for Assembly Series
Known for his cultural, political and historical insights on Latin America, his talk is titled “Celebrating Cervantes and Don Quixote.”
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 29-Oct. 5. 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. Sept. 30 12:49 p.m. — Cash […]
New center will focus on urban research
The center is an interdisciplinary effort dedicated to promoting scholarship and debate on critical issues facing urban America.
Of note
Amy D. Waterman, Ph.D.,
Gerhild Williams, Ph.D.,
Paul S.G. Stein, Ph.D.,
John Heil, Ph.D.,
Chengjie Xiong, Ph.D.,
and more…
Parents Weekend, Homecoming through Oct. 9
Activities include open classes, art exhibits, open houses, tours, musical productions and the tailgate and football game.
Student body
Photo by Robert BostonThe Student Health and Athletic Center on the second floor of Olin Residence Hall celebrated its grand opening Sept. 23.
Closer to the heart
Yoram Rudy’s character has been shaped in part by war and a pioneering spirit he observed in his parents, who were among the first settlers of the new state of Israel, established in 1948. From war — he served in the Six-Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973 as an officer […]
Olin School enjoys its big ding
Alumni from the second graduating class of the E.M.B.A.-Shanghai program donated the vessel as a symbol of the strong ties they have to WUSTL.
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