2008 Vice Presidential Debate Steering Committee
The WUSTL 2008 Vice Presidential Debate Steering Committee, led by Rob Wild, assistant to the chanceller, was comprised of 50 key administrators and support staff from across the university.
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Study: Bird diversity lessens human exposure to West Nile Virus
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob bobbin’ along, think West Nile Virus (WNV).This one’s for the birds. A study by biologists at Washington University in St. Louis shows that the more diverse a bird population is in an area, the less chance humans have of exposure to West Nile Virus (WNV). Now, let’s hear it for the birds. “The bottom line is that where there are more bird species in your backyard, you have much lower risk of contracting West Nile fever,” said Brian Allan, doctoral candidate in biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
Form of Crohn’s disease traced to disabled gut cells
Scientists report in this week’s Nature that they have linked the health of specialized gut immune cells to a gene associated with Crohn’s disease, an often debilitating and increasingly prevalent inflammatory bowel disorder. The link to immune cells intrigued researchers at the School of Medicine because they and others believe Crohn’s disease is caused by misdirected immune responses in the intestine that damage gut tissue.
Service-learning grants offered by Gephardt Institute
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites University faculty to apply for grants to support community-based teaching and learning, also known as service-learning. Service-learning is an effective pedagogy that is used across campus. Employing a broad conception, the distinguishing features of service-learning include targeted, applied learning activities in service to an organization or community, faculty […]
VP debate: Biden, Palin square off on economy, Iraq and taxes
The eyes of the world were on WUSTL Oct. 2 as it hosted the most anticipated vice presidential debate in U.S. history. Millions in the United States and around the world watched as Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska and Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware squared off at the Field House in the Athletic Complex.
What’s an investor to do?
Human Resources and TIAA-CREF are offering two investment seminars for active faculty and staff Oct. 17 titled “What Is an Investor To Do?”
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The inside view
Go inside the debate hall for what you didn’t see on television.
Oct. 2 VP debate: Biden, Palin square off on economy, Iraq and taxes
The eyes of the world were on Washington University Oct. 2 as it hosted the most anticipated vice presidential debate in U.S. history. Millions in the United States and around the world watched as Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska and Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware squared off on stage at the Field House in the University’s Athletic Complex.
Debate watch
Students and members of the media watched the vice presidential debate at various locations around the Danforth Campus.