Roman Catholicism, with its numerous saints, long history and deep traditions, can be difficult for the uninitiated to grasp. But a new book from an expert on the Catholic Church who teaches at Washington University in St. Louis should help to change that. The Encyclopedia of Catholicism, compiled by Frank K. Flinn, adjunct professor of religious studies in Arts & Sciences at Washington University, will be released May 20. More…
U.S. NavyStrong government counterterrorism measures in response to terrorist attacks may cause economic damage and help terrorists groups stir up popular support for their agendas, often aiding them considerably in achieving their goals, suggests a new study from Washington University in St. Louis. More…
Collaboration is key to creativityIsaac Newton’s “a-ha” moment may have come while he was sitting alone under an apple tree, but that big idea might never had happened if he hadn’t spent so many hours discussing the laws of physics with fellow scientists and philosophers. In his latest book, Keith Sawyer, Ph.D., one of the country’s leading scientific experts on creativity in everyday life, argues that collaboration is essential in helping all of us harness the power of our own creative genius. More…
The recent firing of radio personality Don Imus reveals a new trend in business: bad behavior won’t be tolerated on the job. A business professor at Washington University in St. Louis says firms can head off workplace incivility by preventing those with power from going unchecked. More…
The 35-year-old kitchen and the serving lines at the McDonnell Sciences Shell Café will undergo a major three-month renovation starting May 21. New freezer capacity, improved dry storage, more adequate catering space, new high-tech ovens and a special pizza oven are just a few of the changes being initiated.
Joseph P. Culver, Ph.D., assistant professor of radiology, has received a two-year, $392,208 grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for research titled “Full Head, High Density Functional Diffuse Optical Tomography.”…
Ramesh Raghavan, M.D., Ph.D. assistant professor of psychiatry in Arts & Sciences, has received a two-year, $99,770 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for research titled “Assuring the Emotional Well-Being of Children in Child Welfare Environments through Stable Health Insurance Coverage.”…
Edgar T. Overton, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, has received a four-year, $387,195 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the “Ryan White Title III Outpatient EIS Program.”…
Fiona Marshall, Ph.D. professor of archaeology in Arts & Sciences, has received a one-year, $12,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research titled “Pithouses to Pueblos: Aggregation, Animals, and Sustainability Seen through Taos Zooarchaeology and Isotopes.”
Three University scientists recently were elected to the National Academy of Sciences. WUSTL’s new academy members are Clifford M. Will, Ph.D., the James S. McDonnell Professor of Physics in Arts & Sciences; Wayne M. Yokoyama, M.D., the Sam J. Levin and Audrey Loew Levin Professor of Research in Arthritis and professor of medicine and of pathology and immunology; and Aaron J. Ciechanover, M.D., D.Sc., visiting professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine and the Research Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
The following incidents were reported to University Police May 1-7. 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.
May 1
10:43 a.m. — A person reported that a locker room had been broken into in the men’s locker room in the Athletic Complex between 10:10-10:40 a.m. on this date. Total loss is estimated at $1,940.
1:10 p.m. — Copper piping belonging to Albert Arno Heating and Cooling Co. was stolen from the north equipment room sometime in the previous week. Total loss is estimated at $350.
May 7
8:18 a.m. — Blue light No. 31 by the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building was found to be damaged. Telephone services and maintenance were both notified.
Additionally, University Police responded to two auto accidents and one report each of lost article, damaged property and larceny.