Barch named new director of Conte Center
Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D., takes over leadership of the Silvio Conte Center for Neuroscience Research.
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Business can empower world’s poor
Harold Rosen, an international development expert with the World Bank, will discuss how new grassroots approaches to business can give poor people in developing countries the tools to lift themselves out of poverty. The lecture takes place at 8 a.m., Monday, April 14, in Room 200 of the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center. Free […]
Irish poet Carson to read from works
Irish poet and novelist Ciaran Carson will read from his work at 8 p.m. Monday, April 14, for the Writing Program in Arts & Sciences. The event, sponsored as part of the Writing Program’s spring Reading Series, is free and open to the public and takes place in Duncker Hall, Room 201, Hurst Lounge. Carson […]
World’s oldest novel celebrates 1,000th birthday
One mark of a great novel, it’s been said, is its ability to stand the “test of time,” to remain captivating to readers from generation to generation. Washington University will honor such a novel Friday, April 18, with two campus events celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of “The Tale of Genji”, a central pillar of the Japanese literary canon.
New Bunge classroom, Bunge scholarship reflect partnership with Olin Business School
Bunge’s strong relationship with the Olin Business School was cemented on March 13 with a ceremony dedicating the new Bunge Classroom in the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center. The partnership began several years ago, when Olin created customized leadership programs for Bunge executives. The programs have been successful for Bunge, and to show its support for the school’s innovative curriculum, it recently provided Olin with a gift of $300,000 for the Knight Center and to establish an endowed scholarship fund.
Architecture as art
Courtesy PhotoThe Lapa Bus Terminal (2002) by Brazilian architecture firm Nucleo de Arquitetura. The building is one of 18 projects by six Brazilian firms profiled in “Coletivo: Contemporary Architecture from Sao Paulo,” on view through April 25 in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ Steinberg Hall Gallery.
Let’s celebrate!
Photo by David KilperAdmissions office helpers put the finishing touches on welcome packets to be distributed to visiting students during the University’s Multicultural Celebration Weekend, which begins Thursday, April 10.
Muscle mass maintenance differs in women
Women over age 65 have a harder time preserving muscle than men of the same age, which probably affects their ability to stay strong and fit.
Thurtene Carnival to ‘create the wonder’ April 12-13
Theatre, dance, carnival rides, dog adoptions, poetry and a capella music are just some of the attractions to be featured at Thurtene Carnival, scheduled 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 12-13 on the Danforth Campus.
Volunteer registration for 2008 vice presidential debate to begin April 14
Beginning April 14, applications will be accepted for volunteer positions for the 2008 vice presidential debate, to be held at Washington University on Oct. 2. All full- and part-time WUSTL students, postdoctoral appointees, faculty and staff who will be on campus for the fall 2008 semester are eligible to apply.