“Faces of Hope” applications due Feb. 2
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites students, faculty and staff to participate in its Faces of Hope event, a celebration of civic engagement and community service at WUSTL.
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Gephardt Institute announces grants recipients
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service has announced the recipients of its Community-Based Teaching and Learning Faculty Grants Program.
Exhibit examines Arch and riverfront change from blight to bright
Courtesy Photo-Jefferson National Expansion Memorial ArchivesThe Jefferson National Expansion Memorial — popularly known as the St. Louis Gateway Arch — is an icon of modern architecture, its great steel arc embodying strength, elegance and simplicity. Yet creation of the Arch was anything but simple. This spring, the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will explore that complex history with an exhibition “On the Riverfront: St. Louis and The Gateway Arch.“
Hollander-Blumoff, Rosenzweig named Treiman Fellows in law
Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff, J.D., and Adam Rosenzweig, J.D., both associate professors of law, have been named School of Law Treiman Fellows for 2008-09. The fellowship, which supports faculty scholarship, is named in memory of Israel Treiman, an alumnus, faculty member and longtime supporter of the law school. Hollander-Blumoff focuses her research and teaching on the intersection […]
Of note
Himadri B. Pakrasi, Ph.D.,
Michelle L.E. Powers, M.D.,
Carol Woods, Ph.D.,
Ken Ludmerer, M.D.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Jan. 20-26. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Jan. 21 3:09 p.m. — A person […]
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor
To most, the Bible is a somber work, full of serious melodramas and powerful, piercing language. To David A. Peters, Ph.D., the Bible indeed is a beautiful work that is sprinkled liberally with rollicking humor. Peters’ book — “The Many Faces of Biblical Humor” — backs his claim.
A moment frozen in time
Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Freshman Arlan Cohen poses with an ice sculpture of President Barack Obama outside the Danforth University Center Jan. 20. The sculpture was created by Naomi Hamahura, sushi chef at the center’s Wash U Wok, in honor of inauguration day.
Director of admissions and recruitment named at social work
Elaine Dempsey has been named the new director of admissions and recruitment for the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, announced Edward F. Lawlor, Ph.D., dean and the William E. Gordon Professor. “I am extremely excited about the expertise and leadership Elaine will bring to our Office of Admissions and Recruitment,” Lawlor said. Dempsey […]
Washington University Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct governs “members of the University community”: employees, volunteers and those who do business with the University. It states the ethical and legal standards that guide their decisions and actions as community members. The Code of Conduct is revised from time to time. An updated version of the code is available online […]