Book exchange program initiated
A new “leave one, take one” book exchange program has been started in the visitor’s lounge of the Danforth University Center.
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Olin’s EMBA program named best in mainland China
The Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA program retained its distinction as one of the top 10 Executive MBA programs in the world, ranking eighth worldwide, and first in mainland China for the third year in a row, according to the 2008 rankings released late last month by the Financial Times.
Discovery of genes linked to lung cancer opens door to personalized treatment
School of Medicine scientists have assembled the most complete catalog to date of the genetic changes underlying the most common form of lung cancer.
Wiens heads seismology effort in Antarctica
Douglas A. Wiens, Ph.D., professor and chair of earth and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences, will head the seismology research team of an ambitious international effort to map and analyze an unknown part of Antarctica.
Jazz at Holmes series continues with world-renowned musicians
The Jazz at Holmes Series will present two internationally reknowned musicians, pianist Elisabeth Harnik and saxophonist David Liebman, in free concerts Nov. 6 and 13.
Wailoo on race and disease in America
Keith Wailoo will talk about health care disparities in the Assembly Series lecture “How Cancer Crossed the Color Line: Race and Disease in America” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Rebstock Hall, Room 215.
Residential life staff recognized for its work
The Missouri College Personnel Association recognized Tim Lempfert, associate director of residential life, and the University’s Community Engagement Model during the organization’s annual conference this fall.
Mendelsohn on history, family, Judaism
Award-winning writer and critic Daniel Mendelsohn, Ph.D., will give this year’s annual Holocaust Memorial Lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Graham Chapel.
Understanding people
Photo by David KilperRandy J. Larsen, Ph.D., the William R. Stuckenberg Professor of Human Values and Moral Development, has an international reputation for his work on the many foibles of human personality.
Women’s health research program seeks applications
The Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health Program is seeking applications from junior faculty researching areas relevant to women’s health.