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New tool to treat ‘inoperable’ brain tumor

Washington University neurosurgeons used a new tool last month for the treatment of brain tumors that were previously deemed inoperable.

Humanities & Society

Meacham to speak at Graham Chapel Oct. 26

Jon Meacham, former editor of Newsweek, will present “God and Politics: From George Washington to Barack Obama” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Graham Chapel on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis with a book signing and reception to follow.

Medicine & Health

Brain tumor disorder impairs chemical system responsible for attention

A genetic condition that increases risk of brain tumors may also impair development of the brain system that facilitates attention, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Business & Entrepreneurship

‘Off and Running’ screening at law school Oct. 6

The School of Law is hosting a screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Off and Running” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. The event is free and open to the public. In “Off and Running,” filmmaker Nicole Opper chronicles the coming-of-age story of Avery, the adopted daughter of white Jewish lesbian parents and sister to two adopted brothers — one mixed-race and one Korean.

WUSTL to hold emergency preparedness drill Tuesday, Oct. 12

Washington University will simulate an emergency situation on its campuses the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 12, to help ensure the university is prepared should an actual emergency occur. Staff from participating departments throughout the Danforth, Medical, West and North campuses will participate in the drill.

G. Robert Blackburn, first director of community and government relations, 88

G. Robert Blackburn, the first director of community and government relations at Washington University, died Sept. 20, 2010. He was 88. Blackburn was the university’s director of community and government relations from 1972-1992.

News highlights for October 4, 2010

E Science News New report examines university management of intellectual property 10/04/2010 A report released today by the National Research Council says the current system that gives universities control over intellectual property associated with the results of federally funded research at their institutions needs improvement. WUSTL Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, chaired the committee that wrote […]

Campus & Community

Sports update Oct. 4, 2010

WUSTL sports updates for the week of Oct. 4, 2010

Business & Entrepreneurship

WUSTL honored as a ‘World Changer’

An entrepreneur who has helped thousands of people in poverty-stricken countries throughout Africa says she couldn’t have done it without the help of students and professors at Washington University. The Blessing Basket Project bestows its annual World Changer award on WUSTL. Video history and thank you from artisans in Africa included.

Campus & Community

Be the Change … you want to see in the world

Washington University students create new, innovative ways to serve others, both near and far. Through the Social Change Grants program, the university invests in these young social entrepreneurs, helping them fulfill the promise of bringing change to the world.