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Fox named president of MBA Roundtable
Joe Fox, associate dean and director of MBA programs at Olin Business School, has been named president of the MBA Roundtable, a collaborative, nonprofit organization that facilitates the
exchange of information and resources on MBA curricular innovation.
Brain freeze for a good cause
Teams of students devoured buckets of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream at Vermonster Challenge, an annual benefit sponsored by Mr. Wash. U. and Relay for Life.
Frey wins teaching award
Regina (Gina) F. Frey, PhD, the Florence Moog Professor of STEM Education, has been honored with with an Excellence in Teaching Award from Emerson Electric Co.
Washington People: Arny Nadler
Arny Nader creates large sculptural installations that feel fantastic and whimsical yet grounded in utilitarian purpose. Last fall, Nadler won a $20,000 artist fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission of Greater St. Louis. We sat down to discuss growing up in Chicago, restructuring the undergraduate majors and the malleability of steel.
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Finland is renowned for its architecture and design culture. Peter MacKeith has spent much of his career engaging that culture — living in Finland, teaching there, working in design practice and writing about the work of contemporary practitioners. On Feb. 14, MacKeith was presented with the insignia of Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
Fiberglass cakes celebrate WUSTL’s role in St. Louis history
As part of St. Louis’ 250th birthday celebration, 250 cakes have been installed at local landmarks — including WUSTL’s own Francis Field and the School of Medicine.
It butter be good!
Freshman Annie Brinza works during a butter-sculpting contest in Lopata Hall, part of WUSTL’s
annual En Week. Sponsored by the
School of Engineering & Applied Science, the goal of En Week, held Feb. 16-21, is to increase the school’s visibility on campus, celebrate how
engineers make a difference and increase public dialogue
about the need for engineers.
Students from WUSTL in DC Programs get rare chance to visit with Dalai Lama
Students from the WUSTL in DC Programs had the chance to visit with the Dalai Lama during a private forum at the American Enterprise Institute on moral free enterprise and ethics. Afterward, the Dalai Lama greeted students and posed for pictures.
Panel recommends listing depression as a risk for heart disease
