Celebrating collaboration
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius spoke in the Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza June 16 prior to the dedication of the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University School of Medicine.
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HIV Test Fest
In conjunction with National HIV Testing Day, free, confidential HIV testing is available June 28-July 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Infectious Diseases Clinic, 4570 Children’s Place. No appointment is necessary.
Brookings Institution, WUSTL collaboration grants available
The Brookings Institution and Washington University’s Academic Venture Fund (AVF) is seeking proposals from fellows, faculty, staff, centers, institutes and programs.
Notables
Of note John Baugh, PhD, the Margaret Bush Wilson Professor in Arts & Sciences, has received an Open Door Award from the St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council for his work to further fair housing in metropolitan St. Louis. … Douglas Char, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine and residency director of the Washington University […]
World Cup excitement
Students react while watching the June 11 opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup between host nation South Africa and Mexico in the Fun Room of the Danforth University Center. Every game of the World Cup, which ends July 11, is being shown at the DUC.
‘Jazz in July’ series begins July 8
Celebrated jazz pianist, composer and arranger Linda Presgrave and her quintet will launch “Jazz in July,” a series of free summer concerts presented by Washington University’s Jazz at Holmes, from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Subsequent performances will feature guitarist Tom Byrne and his quartet (July 15), drummer Maurice Carnes and friends (July 22) and guitarist Chris Burchett and his quartet (July 29).
New model suggests feared side effect of Alzheimer’s drugs is unlikely
The first trial of a new model for testing Alzheimer’s treatments has reassured researchers that a promising class of drugs does not exacerbate the disease if treatment is interrupted.
WUSTL, Brookings hosts international volunteer forum in D.C.
Experts on volunteerism will come together for the International Volunteer Service Research and Policy Forum Wednesday, June 23, at the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C.
Bike ride, barbecue presentations hosted by Energy Awareness Committee
The Energy Awareness Committee (EAC) will host a bike ride June 24 and provide sustainability information at lunches in June and July on the Danforth Campus.
Doing business on the Danube
