Trustees meet, hear reports on Brown School, endowment and construction projects
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees fall meeting Friday, Oct. 4, the trustees heard special reports on the Brown School and the university’s endowment. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton also provided updates on construction projects.
Climate change expert to speak at Washington University
This year’s Albert P. and Blanche Y. Greensfelder Lecture will focus on climate change and human health. The lecture will be 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Simon Hall, May Auditorium. The speaker is Howard Frumkin, DrPh, MD, dean and professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
Washington People: Renee Cunningham-Williams
Renee Cunningham-Williams, associate dean of doctoral education at the Brown School, leads by example.
Explaining neighborhood success
Why do some St. Louis neighborhoods rebound while others languish? That’s the question that will be at the forefront of a talk presented by Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for administration at Washington University in St. Louis, and Todd Swanstrom, PhD, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed
Professor in Community Collaboration and Public Policy at the University of Missouri St. Louis. That lecture, “Neighborhood Change in the St. Louis Region Since 1970: What Explains Neighborhood Success” takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Lee Auditorium of the Missouri History Museum.
Renowned Internet copyright lawyer, political activist Lawrence Lessig to deliver two lectures Oct. 10
Legal scholar, author and political activist Lawrence Lessig, JD, is such a
popular speaker that it’s challenging to get him for one lecture, so
Washington University is doubly fortunate to present an Assembly Series
talk by Lessig twice in one day – Thursday, Oct. 10 — on two
different subjects.
WUSTL Reader offers access to thought-provoking ideas
Ever wish there was a single place where you could find all of the great stories and content from Washington University’s major publications? Look no further than the WUSTL Reader. The new, free mobile app just launched for iPhone and iPad users, and an Android version is in the works. It’s a great one-stop shop to connect with the intellectual work that makes Washington University stand apart.
Bear Necessities sale on Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays are getting underway at Bear Necessities in the Umrath House. Starting this week, Oct. 2, save an extra 20 percent on already-marked-down merchandise.
WUSTL health researcher seeking mothers interested in weight loss
Debra Haire-Joshu, PhD, associate dean for research in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, is looking for mothers between the ages of 18-45 with a child 2-4 years old to participate in a study. She wants to investigate whether new Parents as Teachers family wellness information encourages families to lead more active lifestyles and lose weight.
Demolition for Campus Renewal progresses
Employees can expect to see an increase in demolition-related activities in the coming weeks as the Campus Renewal Project progresses.
Obituary: Darlene J. Schoon, former accountant, 74
Darlene J. Schoon, a longtime accountant at Washington University in St. Louis, most recently in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, after a battle with brain cancer. Schoon, of Chesterfield, was 74. She is survived by her husband, Paul Schoon, who retired in 2004 after serving many years as director of planned giving in Alumni & Development.
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