Back home safely
Photo by David KilperWUSTL detective Dave Goodwin talks about his experiences serving with the Army National Guard in Iraq at a “welcome home” pizza party Oct. 29.
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Stern to speak for Writing Program Reading Series
Acclaimed author Steve Stern, the Visiting Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature in the Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, will read from his work at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. In addition, Stern will host a talk on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. Nov. 20. Both events — part of The Writing […]
Cause of vision loss in macular degeneration also plays role in other diseases
School of Medicine scientists have determined that the same factors play key roles in three different diseases that can lead to blindness.
Pollan to receive Humanities Medal at faculty colloquium
Celebrated food writer Michael Pollan will receive the Washington University Humanities Medal as part of “Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors,” WUSTL’s seventh annual faculty book colloquium.
‘Where to Go’ campaign continues
The “Where to Go” campaign, set up this fall to inform students, faculty, staff and others about how to prepare for an emergency, continues.
Olympia Dukakis brings ‘Rose’ to Edison Theatre
Legendary actress Olympia Dukakis, the Academy Award-winning star of “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias,” will present a concert reading of “Rose,” her hit one-woman Broadway show, as part of the Edison Theatre OVATIONS! Series. The special one-night-only performance will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Written by Martin Sherman — author of the Tony-nominated drama “Bent” […]
Interferon-gamma could be key to preventing, treating multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis results when the body’s own defense system attacks nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Now scientists led by John Russell, Ph.D., at the School of Medicine have shown that interferon-gamma plays a deciding role in whether immune cells attack and injure the central nervous system in mice.
Time for tea
A new weekly “Tuesday Tea at 3” program begins Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Danforth University Center.
Victorian-era comedy explores gender, class, intimacy
Photo by David KilperThe Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences showcases another side of David Mamet with “Boston Marriage,” a sharp and sometimes shocking drawing room comedy centered on a pair of genteel Victorian women. Performances take place in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre at 8 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 22; and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23.
System installed to improve indoor cell phone reception
Washington University recently installed a system in several buildings on the Danforth Campus to enable cell phone providers to direct their signals into interior spaces. The underground garage at the Danforth University Center, the Knight Center and parts of Simon Hall will benefit from the initial installation of this system.