News highlights for August 26, 2010
The New York Times Can preschoolers be depressed? 08/26/2010 Just how early can depression begin? The answer, according to recent research, seems to be earlier than expected. Today a number of child psychiatrists and developmental psychologists say depression can surface in children as young as 2 or 3.The idea is very threatening, says Joan Luby, […]
University College participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
University College, the adult, evening and continuing education division at Washington University in St. Louis, will participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program beginning this fall, allowing eligible U.S. veterans to attend University College with no out-of-pocket expenses for tuition or fees.
Olin and Brown schools offer new dual degree
The health care industry needs managers with a strong foundation in business and public policy. A new dual degree from WUSTL is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges of complex companies across the health care spectrum. Details of the new MBA/MPH graduate program offered by the Brown School and Olin Business School are announced today.
News highlights for August 25, 2010
CNN.com DEA wants to hire Ebonics translators 8/24/2005 The DEA has issued a request for translators in 114 languages, including Ebonics — the common name for what linguists call African-American English. Ebonics has long been the butt of jokes, as well as the subject of controversy, but the agency is serious about needing nine people […]
Textbook rental program debuts
WUSTL students can rent textbooks through the WUSTL Campus Store for the first time this fall through the new Rent-A-Text program. By renting rather than purchasing the books they need for their courses, students can see savings that represent, on average, 50 percent off the price of new textbooks.
Keeping networks secure
Brian Allen, WUSTL network security analyst, leads a discussion on network scanning Aug. 18 during a cyber security conference at the Knight Center. The conference brought together 40 security professionals from universities, businesses, government and law enforcement agencies.
CityArchRiver designs unveiled
The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will host a traveling exhibition of design concepts by five architectural teams vying to reshape the area surrounding Eero Saarinen’s iconic Gateway Arch. The teams — which among them include seven faculty from the Sam Fox School’s College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design — are finalists in an international competition organized by the CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation. Titled “Framing a Modern Masterpiece,” the competition aims to improve connections and transitions between the Arch grounds, downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi riverfront.
News highlights for August 24, 2010
Men’s Health Guys, these 7 quick health checks could save your life 8/23/2010 Men don’t go to doctors unless they’re in serious pain or really spooked about something. But denial can also leave you dead. A smarter move: Regularly assess your health with a few morning inspections. Check your memory — and improve it — […]
New Student Orientation provides WUSTL welcome
Members of the Class of 2014 and new transfer and exchange students are arriving on campus and will be welcomed with a variety of activities during New Student Orientation, Aug. 26-30. New students will have the opportunity to try the new Bear’s Den dining facility, attend open houses, see the football team in action and connect with other new students and with members of the university community.
Class of 2014 moves in
More than 1,400 Washington University freshmen will move into the South 40 residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 26.
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