WUSTL flag at half-staff in honor of A. Edward Nussbaum
A. Edward Nussbaum, Ph.D., professor emeritus of mathematics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was 84.
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Five women discuss post-graduation choices in ‘Composing a Life’ Nov. 17
Women undergraduate and graduate students at Washington University in St. Louis can discuss post-graduation choices and how to attain a successful, fulfilling life at “Composing a Life” Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Whitaker Hall Auditorium. The discussion, hosted by the Women’s Society of Washington University, will feature five women with career experience in an array of fields, from graphic design to law to nonprofit.
CDC invests in preventative health care for Hispanics at home and in Latin America
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America.
“Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors”
Pulitzer Prize-winning essayist and literary critic Louis Menand will present the keynote address for “Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors,” the university’s eighth annual faculty book colloquium, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Graham Chapel. The event — organized by the Center for the Humanities and University Libraries — also will feature presentations by faculty members William Lowry, Ph.D., professor of political science, and Lori Watt, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and International & Area Studies.
Eating, drinking and lifestyle changes can boost immunity to ward off seasonal flu
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College students looking to stay healthy during flu and exam season need to focus on three very important factors, says a nutritionist at Washington University in St. Louis. “It’s really pretty simple,” says Connie Diekman, RD, director of University Nutrition and immediate past president of the American Dietetic Association. “There are three key things to think about. No. 1 is hydration. No. 2 is foods and No. 3 is lifestyle issues.” Video available.
St. Louis Public Schools teaching award named for Washington University Professor David Konig
An award for the St. Louis Public Schools’ social studies teacher of the year has been named in honor of David T. Konig, Ph.D., professor of history, of African & African American Studies and director of the Legal Studies Program, all in Arts & Sciences, and professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Look here for ‘Green Tips’ from the Office of Sustainability
Items constructed from multiple recyclable commodities cannot be recycled in individual streams. For example, deconstruct a three-ring binder into metal, plastic and paper and place them in he appropriate containers to be recycled.
Of note
Richard L. Axelbaum, Ph.D.,
Todd Braver, Ph.D.,
Graham A. Colditz, M.D., and more…
Touching people’s lives
Photo by Robert BostonWhat thrills Carla Jean Siegfried, M.D., associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, about her specialty is that, in some patients, she is able to restore sight.
University-wide blood drive Nov. 11
The second of four University-wide blood drives this year will be held Nov. 11 at nine locations throughout the University.