Danforth reunion
Photo by Kevin LowderJohn C. Danforth, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, visits with his brother, Chancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth.
‘Thrilled’ Thornton named student activities director
“This involvement with students, coupled with the leadership of Jill Carnaghi, make this a wonderful position for me,” she says.
Global excellence
Photo by Kevin LowderDean Edward Lawlor and Michael Sherraden admire a globe presented to Sherraden by the staff of the Center for Social Development.
Harvey to speak for Writing Program
Harvey’s first book, Pity the Bathtub Its Forced Embrace of the Human Form, won Alice James Books’ New York/New England prize.
Thank-you party
Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton chats with football coach Larry Kindbom at an Oct. 21 party thanking staff who volunteered for the presidential debate.
Students explore St. Louis cultural attractions
ArtSci Council has planned trips to landmarks such as the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Symphony and the Arch.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 20-27. 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. Oct. 20 9:07 a.m. — A contractor […]
New gene may be link in cancer-causing chain
“We believe we may have identified a new oncogene,” says investigator Guojun Bu; findings will be reported the journal Oncogene.
Modified parasite may lead to vaccine
Leishmania major is a parasite that infects approximately 12 million people worldwide, causing significant death and disfigurement.
Genetic depression study needs family volunteers
Researchers are recruiting people to participate in an international study designed to uncover the genetic basis of major depression.
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