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HigginbothamR. Don Higginbotham, a leading expert on the American Revolution and George Washington, will deliver the annual Thomas Fulbright Lecture in History as part of the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 in Graham Chapel. The chapel is located just north of Mallinckrodt Student Center (6445 Forsyth Blvd.) on the Washington University Hilltop Campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.

When is ugly beautiful? Find out when the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents She’s Hideous, an original one-act musical written and composed by Eric Dienstfrey. The special, one-night-only performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

The published work was done by postdoctoral researcher Thomas J. Hund and Yoram Rudy, the Fred Saigh Distinguished Professor of Engineering.

Photo by Mary ButkusMore than 80 students and their families attended the recent Transfer Student Orientation Reception in Holmes Lounge.

Construction Update is published periodically and provides information about the progress of major building and renovation projects. Information is provided to the Record by facilities management and by Metro. Hilltop Campus Phase IVA Housing Construction has begun on the project just east of Liggett Residence Hall, replacing Koenig House. The last slab-pour was completed Feb. […]

Researchers have developed “direct genomic selection”; it could provide the leads they need to understand and treat a wide range of disorders. More medical news

The listed faculty members were granted tenure, promoted with tenure, appointed with tenure or granted a track change with tenure.

Photo by Joe AngelesResearch opportunities for undergrads like David Corley (left) will be facilitated by the University’s new Office of Undergraduate Research.Under Director Henry Biggs, it will help place students in research positions, promote their findings and award scholarships.

Ryan K. Balot, associate professor of classics in Arts & Sciences, has been awarded a grant from the Teagle Foundation.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 2-8. 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. Crime alert On Feb. 4, the residents […]