Basketball team from Tsinghua University in Beijing to visit WUSTL
For the first time ever, a team from China is on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The men’s basketball team from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, is visiting WUSTL through Dec. 5 to take part in the 27th annual Lopata Classic basketball tournament.
Living in the Momentum Dec. 3-5
Washington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present Living in the Momentum, its 2010 concert, Dec. 3, 4 and 5 in Edison Theatre. Performances — sponsored by the Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences — will feature more than 50 student dancers, selected by audition, in seven original works by faculty and guest choreographers.
Celebrating Thanksgiving on campus
Students enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with friends Nov. 25 in College Hall in the new South 40 House on the Danforth Campus. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving day, WUSTL Dining Services offered a meal featuring turkey, stuffing, cornbread, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie and more.
Brain scans show effects of Parkinson’s drug
Neuroscientists using a new brain imaging technique could see an investigational drug for Parkinson’s disease get into a patient’s brain and affect blood flow in several key structures, an indicator the drug may be effective. In the future, similar brain scans could speed the development of new drugs and help clinicians learn whether established drugs are working.
News highlights for November 30, 2010
Technology Review Computers get help from the human brain 11/30/2010 Tapping into the processing power of the human brain could help computers with some tasks. Most brain-computer interface research is focused on harnessing conscious processes, says Eric Leuthardt, director of the Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology at Washington University School of Medicine. “Reading […]
Sports updates Nov. 30
Sports updates for week of Nov. 30, 2010.
News highlights for November 29, 2010
Wall Street Journal / Careers Employers still uncertain on hiring new graduates 11/29/2010 College graduates might find a better job market this academic year, but many employers are still uncertain if they will hire at all. The big financial-services companies and consulting firms in particular have recruited students more aggressively than in the past couple […]
Promoting mentoring among women of color
Caitlin Hearns (left) and Danielle Masuda (center) of the Office of Residential Life talk with Tasha Kay Warren of Alumni & Development during a symposium to discuss mentoring for traditionally underrepresented women of color in higher education Nov. 19 at College Hall.
Media Advisory
WHO: Bob Costas, 19-time Emmy Award winner, primetime host of NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games and NBC’s Football Night in America studio show. Bill James, baseball writer, historian and senior adviser on baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox. Joe Posnanski, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and former sports columnist for The Kansas City […]
Free HIV testing as part of World AIDS Day
The School of Medicine’s Infectious Diseases Clinic will offer extended hours for free, confidential testing in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is observed annually on Dec. 1. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 – 9. No appointment is necessary.
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