Nerbonne to lead Center for Cardiovascular Research
Jeanne M. Nerbonne, PhD, the Alumni Endowed Professor of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, has been named director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research.
Obituary: Thomas B. Ferguson, MD, professor emeritus of cardiothoracic surgery, 90
Thomas B. Ferguson, MD, professor emeritus of cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, of complications following a heart valve procedure. He was 90.
Wolff honored for life-saving work in Haiti
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis has named Patricia Wolff, of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, as the recipient of its 2013 International Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Dacey receives award from neurosurgeons’ association
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has presented Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award. The award is one of the highest honors bestowed on a member, recognizing exemplary service to the AANS and the neurosurgical specialty.
‘What’s Right’ with a community partner
Jamie Jordan, principal of Brittany Woods Middle School in the University City School District, accepts one of 20 “What’s Right With the Region!” awards from Focus St. Louis May 9. WUSTL is a key partner with Brittany Woods through the Institute for School Partnership, which conducts training and outreach programs at the school, and the Brown School, where the middle school is part of its urban education initiative.
Jolliff named inaugural Scott Rudolph Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Bradley L. Jolliff, PhD, is named the inaugural Scott Rudolph Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences in Arts & Sciences.
Time to renew employee U-Pass to ride MetroLink, Metro buses for free
Washington University employees’ current U-Pass — allowing WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2013-14 fiscal year at the Parking & Transportation Services website.
Cornerstone’s Fields wins Gloria White service award
The annual Staff Day offered WUSTL employees a chance to relax and play outside. Here, Ryan Risley competes in the washers tournament. Visit the WUSTL Flickr site to see many more employee photos. Also, this year’s Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award winner was Harvey Fields, PhD. Fields was honored for his dedication to supporting students at Cornerstone, the Center for Advanced Learning.
Library hosts summer social media classes
Several Libraries staff members are offering a series of free workshops this summer to help students, faculty, and staff tap the practical powers of social media. Topics range from an overview of social media marketing to an in-depth look at specific uses of Twitter.
Focus on renewable energy
PARC and I-CARES recently honored three seniors who completed the Certificate in Renewable Energy and the Environment, which allows students to pursue interdisciplinary energy studies in addition to their academic major.
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