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Frick Initiative supports civil discourse

Joe MacDonald presenting in a classroom with Robert and Barbara Frick in the foreground.

Funding remains available for projects aimed at furthering understanding of civil discourse, free speech and personal responsibility through the university’s Frick Initiative.

St. Louis Region

Student groups work to reduce food waste

In an effort to reduce food waste, two student groups have joined forces to distribute healthy, fresh food to local shelters and food banks.

Campus & Facilities

Vote for alumna in CNN ‘Hero of the Year’ contest

Tescha Hawley, a 2002 Brown School alumna, is among 10 finalists for CNN’s “Hero of the Year.” Cast online votes through Dec. 5.

Awards & Notables

Three named 2023 Young Investigator grantees

Sarah D. Ackerman, Gabor Egervari, MD, PhD, and Tao Xie, all of the School of Medicine, have been named 2023 Young Investigator grantees by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The funding supports promising early-career scientists in neuropsychiatry with innovative ideas in mental health research.

Obituaries

Geraldine Virgil, longtime university supporter, 88

Geraldine “Gerry” Virgil, a longtime supporter of Washington University in St. Louis, died Nov. 6. She was 88.

Engineering

NSF invests in semiconductor research at McKelvey School of Engineering

Sang-Hoon Bae and Mark Lawrence, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, received a total of $3.8 million for collaborative research projects on the future of semiconductor design and manufacturing.

St. Louis Region

University impact demonstrated with new St. Louis initiatives inventory

A new online tool from WashU’s St. Louis Initiatives team showcases the university’s research and programmatic commitments to the city and region.

Awards & Notables

Scherrer honored with Lifetime Dedication Award

Joseph H. Scherrer, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, was recognized by the Missouri Athletic Club for his overall commitment to military service as well as his achievements. Scherrer spent 24 years in the U.S. Air Force as a leader and information technology and cybersecurity innovator.

Students

Bouchet honor society applications open

Applications are being accepted for the Washington University in St. Louis chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. Lunch-and-learn sessions for doctoral students seeking more information will take place next week.

Biology

How underground fungi shape forests

Biologist Jonathan Myers in Arts & Sciences leads work at Tyson Research Center that fueled an investigation into the role of underground fungi as drivers of global forest diversity.