Ju receives grant for biological informatics work
Tao Ju, PhD, associate professor of computer science and engineering, has received a three-year, $234,668 grant from the National Science Foundation to advance his work in biological informatics.
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Closures due to Medical Campus construction start Aug. 25
On Monday, Aug. 25, the following will close because of construction on the Medical Campus: the sidewalk on Duncan Avenue along the garage construction site; one lane of Children’s Place west of Taylor Avenue along the St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) garage; and the sidewalk through the center of the STLCOP west of Taylor Avenue to Whelpley Hall.
Largest-ever freshman class moves in, ready to tackle tough issues
Some 1,740 students from across America and the globe moved into the South 40 area of Washington University’s campus last week. New students say they are eager both to help St. Louis face its challenges and to explore all it has to offer.
Chancellor Wrighton welcomes, challenges Class of 2018 in Convocation address
More than 1,700 members of the Class of 2018, along with new transfer and exchange students, came together for the first time at Washington University’s Convocation, held Aug. 21 in the Athletic Complex Field House. An annual orientation event, Convocation is an opportunity for administrators, faculty and current students to formally welcome new students and their parents into the WUSTL community.
Service First, fair offer first-year students opportunity to make impact
First-year students will volunteer at 10 local schools on Saturday, Aug. 30, before attending the all-class Service Fair, showcasing 50 community service organizations. Stephanie Kurtzman, director of the university’s Community Service Office, calls service a win-win-win.
Apte receives young investigator award
Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD, the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, is the first recipient of the Presidents’ Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Applications sought for K12 career development program
Applications for the K12 Clinical Hematology Research Career Development Program scholars are being accepted through Oct. 20.
Campus-wide food drive aimed at Ferguson, surrounding communities
Washington University has joined forces with Operation Food Search to collect food for Ferguson and surrounding communities. Faculty, students and staff are invited to drop off canned meat or other food items at 21 bins located throughout the Danforth Campus as well as at West Campus, North Campus and the School of Medicine. The drive, modeled after the spring food drive PB&Joy, will run through Labor Day (Sept. 1).
Monthly transfusions reduce strokes in children with sickle cell anemia
Washington People: John Schael
John Schael, Washington University’s longtime director of athletics retired this summer. Here’s a look back at his legacy, shared from Washington Magazine.