‘Six Months After Iraq’ is topic of U.N. official Malloch Brown
Mark Malloch Brown, administrator of the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations’ global development network, will deliver The Stein Lecture in Ethics as part of the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 in Graham Chapel. The title of his talk is “Six Months After Iraq: Why the U.N. Matters.” Since 1999, Malloch Brown […]
Not your normal book drive: Supporting overseas troops
B.J. Johnston, associate dean of collections and departmental libraries in Olin Library, recently organized a book drive for troops stationed in Kuwait.
T.S. Eliot lecture
Photo by Mary ButkusAuthor David Cannadine delivered the annual T.S. Eliot Lecture in St. Louis Nov. 10 to an audience of nearly 300 in Simon Hall.
McDonnell, JSM Charitable Trust endow four professorships
Chancellor Wrighton: “Their incredible generosity continues to play a critical role in the advancement of education and research at the University.”
Depression in bypass surgery patients studied
“Recent studies have shown that depression also increases the risk of dying in the first year or two after bypass surgery,” Kenneth E. Freedland said.
Implanted stimulator for Parkinson’s disease impairs cognitive function
When given cognitive tests, patients performed better when their stimulators were turned off than when they were turned on.
Obituary: David Lewis, emeritus trustee, 86
A major force in the aerospace and defense industry for three decades, Lewis served as a trustee from 1971 until 1984.
Gloria White award nominations sought
The Office of Human Resources is seeking nominations for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the enhancement of the University. Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 16. The annual award was named for the late Gloria W. White, who retired in […]
Increasing awareness
Photo by Bob BostonAn AIDS quilt was on display during AIDS Awareness Week Jan. 12-16 at Bernard Becker Medical Library.
Cerebral palsy study needs volunteers
School of Medicine researchers will examine the effectiveness of strengthening exercises as a substitute for ankle surgery.
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