Isidori becomes first Edwin Murty professor
He is “a pre-eminent scholar and has produced seminal research that has made great leaps in his field of research,” Dean Christopher Byrnes says.
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Spoken-word artist Williams to talk Feb. 16
The celebrated spoken-word artist Saul Williams will give a presentation on “The Connection Between Hip-Hop and Poetry” at 11 a.m. Feb. 16 in Graham Chapel. The Assembly Series event will serve as the Social Justice Center Lecture. His poetry, known as “spoken word,” consists of fast words that have an innate rhythm to them, like […]
Sports
Men’s basketball stays in third-place tie The men’s basketball team remained in a tie for third place in the University Athletic Conference after splitting two home games. The Bears fell to New York University, 72-58, Feb. 4 at the WUSTL Field House. The game was televised for only the second time since the renovation of […]
Upgraded bike locks available through WUSTL police
These new ones are available under the “lease/purchase” program with no increase in the $20 sale price.
Taking things to a personal level
Nanette Tarbouni did everything wrong when she looked for a college. Exams? Tarbouni took the ACT and the SAT once each — in her senior year of high school. Visits? Nah, she didn’t see her new school until the day she moved into Tulane University. So she knows exactly what to tell kids NOT to […]
PAD to present Howard Brenton’s Bloody Poetry
It’s a swirling, lyrical and darkly satirical look at a legendary encounter and its political, emotional and artistic consequences.
Fiction writer Kathryn Davis to read
DavisFiction writer Kathryn Davis will read from her work at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, as part of Washington University’s Writing Program Spring Reading Series. In addition, Davis will speak on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. Feb. 22.
‘Maximizing Civic Engagement of Older Adults’ forum Feb. 15
With the first wave of baby boomers preparing for retirement, the 2005 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) Oct. 23-26 in Washington, D.C., will be an important opportunity to assess aging in America and improve the lives of older Americans. St. Louis will play a significant role in shaping the discussion at the conference through […]
Passion for social justice, medical education earns Mathews award
Katherine Jahnige Mathews has received the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship.
Improved stem cell procedure offers superior results
A new procedure holds promise for treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, immune dysfunction and certain metabolic disorders.