Engineering’s Shen receives CAREER Award from NSF
Jung-Tsung Shen, PhD, assistant professor of electrical & systems
engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science at
Washington University in St. Louis, has won a prestigious Faculty Early
Career Development Award (CAREER) from the National Science Foundation.
Lunar New Year Festival tickets on sale now
The Lunar New Year Festival, an annual student-run production, celebrates the Lunar New Year and promotes awareness of the different aspects of Asian culture. Festivities begin with a free fireworks show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, outside Danforth University Center and conclude with a two-night performance Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, in Edison Theatre.
Black Anthology at Edison Theatre Feb. 1 and 2
Black Anthology at Washington University in St. Louis presents “Metro,” a riveting, dramatic play examining the challenges of criminality and profiling in the life of a modern African-American. “Metro” explores the importance of embracing the intersection between race, identity and sexuality.
Women’s Society seeks nominations for Switzer Award
The Women’s Society of Washington University (WSWU) is accepting nominations of full-time senior women students for the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award. The award is given annually to one or more graduating seniors, recognizing young women who have made a significant contribution to the university during their undergraduate years and have demonstrated exceptional potential for future leadership.
Obituary: Todd H. Wasserman, MD, professor emeritus, 66
Todd H. Wasserman, MD, professor emeritus of radiation oncology at the School of Medicine, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, after a long illness. Wasserman, 66, made important contributions to the field of radiation oncology.
Spring Assembly Series schedule explores all kinds of discoveries
The spring 2013 list of Assembly Series speakers begins January 31 with the prominent young American playwright Sarah Ruhl (left), author of “In the Next Room or the vibrator play” and concludes April 17 with a presentation by General Motors’ vice president of global human resources, Cynthia Brinkley.
Nominate exceptional staff member for Gloria White award
Nominations now are being accepted for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award. Named for the late Gloria White, who retired in 1997 as vice chancellor for human resources after 30 years, the award recognizes a staff member for his or her exceptional effort and contributions that result in the betterment of the university.
Longer Life Foundation seeks applications for funding in 2013
The Longer Life Foundation, a joint enterprise of the School of Medicine and the Reinsurance Group of America, is seeking applications for funding in 2013.
GIS program moves to University Libraries
The WUSTL Geographic Information Systems office has moved from the Office of the Provost to Washington University Libraries. Leaders say it’s a natural fit as GIS serves all faculty, students and staff.
Applications for WUSTL staff study abroad program due Feb. 4
Up to six staff members will be chosen to travel to Santiago, Chile, in June for the second annual Global Diversity and Overseas Seminars Program. Applications are due by noon Feb. 4.
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