Obituary: Bernard Becker, former head of ophthalmology, 93
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Solicitor General Verrilli to Deliver Tyrrell Williams Lecture Sept. 9
Donald B. Verrilli Jr., the 46th solicitor general of
the United States, will deliver the 2013–14 Tyrrell Williams Lecture at 4
p.m. Sept. 9 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (AB Hall, No.
310). He will speak on “The Solicitor General and Civil Rights Law:
Historical Perspectives. Read more about Solicitor General Verrilli and RSVP for the event here.
Service First Trip beautifies neighborhood schools
Service First,one of Washington University’s biggest and most beloved community service programs, returns Aug. 31. Some 1,1oo first-year students plus many more staff and faculty will paint murals, pull weeds and organize libraries at 12 St. Louis schools.
Playing girls in Hollywood
Pop culture is obsessed with youth. Or rather, given the true ages of many of the stars involved, one might say that pop culture is obsessed with the appearance of “youth.” In Precocious Charm: Stars Performing Girlhood in Classical Hollywood Cinema, Gaylyn Studlar, director of Film & Media Studies in Arts & Sciences, examines the work of six stars who helped to define American ideas about girls and girlhood.
Study on health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis releases first policy brief
The first of five policy briefs — the hallmark of an ongoing, multi-disciplinary study titled “For the Sake of All: A Report on the Health and Well-Being of African Americans in St. Louis — has been released to coincide with the Aug. 28 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Titled “How Can We Save Lives — and Save Money — in St. Louis? Invest in Economic and Educational Opportunity,” the brief focuses on the need for a multidisciplinary approach to improve health by focusing on education and economic opportunities.
Program links researchers, community to improve public health
Graduates of the Community Research Fellows Training program learn the language of academic researchers and how the two groups can work together to improve community health. Shown are recent graduates at a ceremony to recognize the achievement.
School-age drinking increases breast cancer risk
Fraternities host frozen yogurt event for charity
Alpha Delta Phi and Alpha Kappa Psi will be hosting an all-you-can eat frozen yogurt buffet from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, on the South 40 Swamp.
Women in IT leadership program seeks student applicants
“SPIN-IT: A Leadership Program for Women in IT” is accepting student applications through Tuesday, Sept. 3. The program aims to encourage and support female staff members and students who are interested in technology careers.
Woman’s Club to welcome new university members
The Woman’s Club of Washington University and Risa Zwerling Wrighton will be holding a welcome luncheon for women newcomers to the university to meet current members and learn about the Club’s varied activities from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sept. 20 in Harbison House (6420 Forsyth Blvd).