Volunteers sought for first days of class
The Office of Student Activities and Student Union are looking for volunteers to help new students find their way to classes.
Cancer research grant seeks junior faculty
Applications are being accepted for the University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.
Elbow grease
Photo by Mary Butkus175 law students participated in a variety of service projects at seven sites throughout St. Louis Aug. 19.
EnRAPtured
Photo by Robert BostonBio Med RAP is a summertime program that prepares students for Ph.D. and M.D. programs in biomedical sciences.
Star players
Photo by Ray MarklinRams coach Mike Martz presents John C. Morris with a jersey at the dedication of a research laboratory named for Martz’s mother.
Protective footwear nearly 30,000 years old
Erik Trinkaus analyzed anatomical evidence of early modern humans, which suggests a reduction in the strength of the smaller toes.
African & Afro-American Studies changes its name
It will now be referred to as the African and African American Studies Program in Arts & Sciences.
Students, faculty go overseas to teach teenagers in Georgia
Joachim Faust, Aaron Weisman and Steve Lopatin were in Georgia for a four-week English language camp supported by the University.
Wristband helps prevent wrong-site surgery
About 4,000 wrong-site surgeries take place in the United States each year — that’s about one in 17,000 surgeries.
More medical news
Blasingame announces alumni & development promotions
William S. Stoll has been named associate vice chancellor for development, and Pamella A. Henson and Jonathan F. Schwartz have been promoted to assistant vice chancellors. The promotions were announced by David T. Blasingame, executive vice chancellor for alumni & development programs.
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