Cheng, Ross receive Goldstein teaching awards
Steven Cheng, MD, and Will Ross, MD, have received the 2012 Samuel R. Goldstein Leadership Awards in Medical Student Education.
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WUSTL’s CSD conducts asset-building conference in China
As China prepares to transfer its leadership in March, the potential exists for a more progressive government. With asset-based policies increasing throughout Asia in response to rising inequality and aging populations, there’s never been a better time for discussion and information. This past November, the Center for Social Development (CSD) at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis co-hosted the conference “Lifelong Asset Building: Strategies and Innovations in Asia” at Peking University.
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.
Winter Opera St. Louis at DUC Jan. 29
The air is crisp and cold but the voices will be rich and warm when Winter Opera St. Louis, the youngest of the area’s three professional companies, visits the Danforth University Center Jan. 29. The free performance will launch the spring Chamber Music Series.
Altering eye cells may one day restore vision
Doctors may one day treat some forms of blindness by altering the genetic program of the light-sensing cells of the eye, according to School of Medicine scientists. Working in mice with a disease that causes gradual blindness, the researchers reprogrammed the cells in the eye that enable night vision.
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.
Staff member shares first-person account of overseas travel experience
Julie Kennedy, a senior publications editor in the Office of Public Affairs, shares this first-person account of her experience traveling to Paris. Kennedy was one of six employees selected to study abroad in an initiative to boost diversity on campus.
Funds available for CGI U-related programming
In anticipation of the
upcoming Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) at Washington
University April 5-7, the Gephardt Institute for Public Service is
offering funds for students, faculty, and staff interesting in creating
programming and events related to the five CGI U focus areas. Beginning Feb. 1, WUSTL groups and
individuals may apply for grants to cover program expenses such as
rentals, marketing, supplies, refreshments and speaker honoraria.