Faces of Hope: a celebration of civic engagement

The annual Faces of Hope, sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, will be held at 4 p.m. April 2 in Whitaker Hall. A reception will follow. Faces of Hope, a University-wide celebration of civic engagement and community service, will feature a poster session with displays from student groups, service trips, community-based classes, and […]

Barbara and Andrew Taylor receive Harris Award for service

Photo by David KilperThe Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award are given annually to a husband and wife dedicated to improving the St. Louis region through service, generosity and leadership. On Feb. 26, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton bestowed the 10th Harris award on Barbara and Andrew Taylor.

Schiele receives Dean’s Medal from University Libraries

Shirley K. Baker, vice chancellor for scholarly resources and dean of University Libraries, presented the libraries’ 2009 Dean’s Medal to James E. Schiele, a member of the libraries’ National Council and WUSTL alumnus, March 10 at a ceremony in Holmes Lounge.

Spurlock to ‘Super Size’ Assembly Series

For filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, “keeping it real” is more than just a phrase — it’s the philosophy that drives him to write, direct and star in his documentaries. Spurlock will be the featured speaker for the Assembly Series at 7 p.m. April 1 in Graham Chapel. The event, sponsored by Congress of the South 40, […]

February Health Snapshot winners announced

In January, the Office of Human Resources announced that those who participated in Your Health Snapshot, WUSTL’s health risk assessment program, could enter a monthly drawing for cash cards valued at $300, $200 and $100.

Swimmer Beyer wins national championship

Junior Alex Beyer became just the third student-athlete in WUSTL history to win a swimming national championship when he placed first in the 400-yard individual medley (IM) at the 2009 NCAA Division III swimming and diving champ-ionships March 19 in Minneapolis. Beyer’s time of 3:51.45 in the 400 IM final set a new school and […]

Conference to focus on art, aging

The Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging is hosting the 2009 Friedman Conference April 21 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Human genetics subject of symposium

A symposium commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birthday will be held March 30 in Moore Auditorium from 1-5 p.m.