Obituary: Van Duyn, 83; poet laureate, former instructor in English
A Pulitzer Prize-winner and the nation’s first female poet laureate, she died Dec. 1 of bone cancer at her home in University City.
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Callaway, Graae to bring evening of cabaret Jan. 15
The duo will present Backstage Broadway Buddies, an intimate performance of standards and stories, solos and duets, gossip and sentiment.
ovations! for young people presents Galumpha Jan. 15
A three-headed human fly? Totem poles that come to life? Velcro-helmeted weirdoes who defy the laws of physics? Is this a horror movie or a comic book? No, it’s Galumpha, a New York-based dance trio whose daring combination of physical comedy, acrobatic choreography and striking visual effects is quickly earning a national following. In January, […]
Mark Smith named director of Career Center
Currently the associate dean for students in the School of Law, he’ll begin his new position Jan. 1.
‘Tis the season
The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will conclude its fall season with a host of December concerts. The Concert Choir of Washington University — under the direction of John Stewart, director of vocal activities — will perform works composed across six centuries at 8 p.m. today in Graham Chapel. The performance will be […]
Zwerling Wrighton honored by YWCA
She was inducted into its Academy of Leaders at at its annual Leader Lunch, this year on Dec. 9 at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis.
Scientists grow norovirus in lab
Scientists who developed the new technique reported it may already have led them to a good target for vaccine development.
MetroLink project moves toward 2006 completion
Excavation efforts continue at Skinker and Forest Park Parkway; and concrete work continues at the two other new stations adjacent to University campuses.
Thomas distinguished professorship
Photo by Mary ButkusEdward S. Macias was installed Dec. 1 as the inaugural Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences.
Obituary: Townsend, 82; professor emeritus in physics, alum
He was named an assistant professor in 1951 and promoted to associate professor in 1957; he retired as emeritus in 1987.