Art through the lens of a drone
We are living at the dawn of the drone age. In January, the Kemper Art Museum will present “To See Without Being Seen: Contemporary Art and Drone Warfare.” The exhibition raises timely questions about power, technology, surveillance and fear.
Olin School dean search committee formed
Provost Holden Thorp has appointed a nine-member committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the Olin Business School, Olin Dean Mahendra R. Gupta announced this month that he will conclude his deanship at the end of the academic year, June 30, 2016.
Inside the mind of a venture capitalist
A Q&A with School of Engineering & Applied Science alumnus Gaurav Garg, a founding partner at Wing Venture Capital and 2014 Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist of the Year.
Entrepreneurship’s ‘Fairy Godmother’
Inside the entrepreneurial mind of Lindsay Hirsch, a 2011 graduate of Washington University. A year later, she moved to one of China’s top manufacturing cities and developed the international company Wish Upon A Product.
Independent review of WUPD shows policing practices to be a national model
An independent, high-level review of the Washington University Police Department’s (WUPD) policing practices was conducted last summer. The recently released findings show that the WUPD’s Fair and Impartial Policing policy is a national model for other law enforcement agencies.
Paglen begins Sam Fox School lecture series
Can technology be at once ubiquitous and invisible? Artist Trevor Paglen, who will speak on campus Feb. 1, deploys photography, sculpture, engineering and investigative journalism to document drones, satellites, fiber-optic cables and other “hidden” systems.
Washington University announces new goal for Leading Together campaign
Washington University in St. Louis has announced that Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University is expected to reach its initial, minimum goal of $2.2 billion two years ahead of schedule. The university’s Board of Trustees has approved a new goal to raise $2.5 billion by June 30, 2018.
John Paul Stevens highlights spring Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series
The 18th annual Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series kicks off its spring series Jan. 21. Ten lectures this semester will focus on civil rights, national security, art, the Second Amendment and more.
Supporting evolution educators
Evolution educators continue to face resistance from parents, lawmakers and school boards. And a recent Pew Research Center survey on science and society shows that one-third of the population denies evolution. The Institute of School Partnership, through Darwin Day and other programs, help K-12 teachers bring this core concept to their classrooms.
Allen named vice chancellor and general counsel
Monica J. Allen, JD, associate vice chancellor, deputy general counsel and chief litigation counsel at Washington University, has been appointed vice chancellor and general counsel, effective July 1, 2016. Allen will succeed Michael R. Cannon, JD, who has announced that he will conclude his tenure June 30 as executive vice chancellor and general counsel.
View More Stories