Bornstein named Stella Koetter Darrow Professor in Catholic Studies
Daniel M. Bornstein, Ph.D., a leading historian of religion, was installed as the first Stella Koetter Darrow Professor in Catholic Studies March 18 in Holmes Lounge.
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Drug prevents abnormalities that lead to seizures
School of Medicine scientists have used a drug to prevent the brain abnormalities that lead to seizures in mice with an inherited form of epilepsy.
Early-morning tremor gives wake-up call
Last week’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Southern Illinois and its continuing minor aftershocks have had a rattling effect on students, faculty and staff and were yet another reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and communication.
Annual Chancellor’s Concert to feature music of Respighi, Borodin and Dvorak
The Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Choir will present the 2008 Chancellor’s Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The program includes Ottorino Respighi’s “Fountains of Rome,” Alexander Borodin’s “Polovetsian Dances” and “Symphony No. 8 in G major” by Antonín Dvorák.
Dan Zanes & Friends at Edison Theatre May 10
Courtesy photoDan ZanesIn the 1980s Dan Zanes was lead singer for the Indie garage-pop band the Del Fuegos. But in recent years Zanes has become the hottest thing to hit children’s music since “Frère Jaque,” releasing half-a-dozen critically acclaimed all-ages albums that reinvent American roots-rock. On Saturday, May 10, Dan Zanes & Friends present a pair of shows as part of Edison Theatre’s popular ovations! for young people series.
Interesting facts about the George Warren Brown School of Social Work
To celebrate nearly 100 years of existence and a new era in social work education, the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis is publishing What We Believe: A History of the George Warren Brown School of Social Work: 1909- 2007. Read more for a list of interesting facts about the school.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 16-22. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. April 16 2:11 p.m. — A student […]
Environment influences when drinking begins; genes’ role increases in transition to alcohol dependence
The influence of genetics increases as young women transition from their first drink to alcohol dependence. A team of researchers at the School of Medicine found that although environment is most influential in determining when drinking begins, genes play a larger role in advancing to problem drinking and alcohol dependence.
Thanks, Mr. Sappenfield
Photo by Kevin Lowder
Lonia Friedlander (left) visits with her former chemistry teacher, Terry Sappenfield (center), and Harvey R. Fields, Ph.D., assistant director of academic programs at WUSTL’s Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning. Sappenfield, a faculty member at Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio, came to campus to accept the Cornerstone Outstanding Teacher Award.
Naming contest opens for new dining venues
The Office of Student Activities is sponsoring a naming contest for the five dining venues to be located on the main level of the Danforth University Center, scheduled to open for the fall 2008 semester.