In the catbird’s seat
Photo by David KilperA red-tailed hawk — perhaps this one on the arch between January and Busch halls — has been spotted for several years around the Hilltop Campus.
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Calorie restriction may prevent primary aging in the heart
Studying members of the Calorie Restriction Society, School of Medicine investigators found that their hearts functioned like the hearts of much younger people.
More medical news
Taking it easy
Photo by Mary ButkusThe Stress-Free Zone is held each semester during reading week and features massages, healthy snacks, games, movies and art projects.
There’s no place like home
Photo by David KilperMembers of Student Health Services moved Jan. 19 into their spacious new home in Forsyth House in the South 40.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Jan. 18-25. 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. In the past week, University Police issued […]
Sports
Men’s hoops moves into first-place tie The men’s basketball team (12-4, 4-1 UAA) moved into a tie for first place in the UAA with two key home league wins. The Bears opened the week by rallying from a 17-point second-half deficit to defeat No. 24 New York University, 65-59, Jan. 20. The Violets led by […]
Of note
William McKinnon, Ph.D.,
Bradley P. Stoner, M.D., Ph.D.,
Erik Trinkaus, Ph.D.,
Judith Evans-Grubbs, Ph.D.,
Gayle J. Fritz, Ph.D.,
and more…
Graduate students from all disciplines to display creative works
You don’t have to be an art major to create and exhibit artwork, and Washington University’s 2nd Annual Graduate Student Visual Arts Exhibit is a testament to that. Washington University graduate students from all disciplines were invited to submit visually compelling creations for an exhibit at Baseline Gallery, 1110 Washington Ave., in the downtown loft district. When the exhibit opens with a reception from 6-10 p.m. Jan. 28, more than 65 graduate students representing disciplines ranging from chemistry, medical sciences, engineering and law to anthropology, architecture, art and English, will have their creative sides on display. The exhibit, titled “Offcourse,” runs through Feb. 4.
Medical ditties are hits with students
Dawn Majors, Post-DispatchPerry sings for his students about Parkinson’s disease to the tune of “Torna a Surriento.”When students show up for class with Arie Perry, associate professor of pathology, they’re not sure if they’ll be getting a lecture or a concert. Chances are good it will be a little of both. Perry takes otherwise mundane medical jargon, adds a little guitar, and sings informative songs for students with hopes of helping them better retain the knowledge.
Historian Stephanie Coontz tackles the modern concept of marriage
Family historian Stephanie Coontz will debunk popular myths about marriage and the family in her Assembly Series/School of Law lecture, “Courting Disaster? The World Historical Transformation of Marriage.” The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, February 1 in Graham Chapel.