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Photo opportunity: Thurtene Carnival returns to Washington University April 14-16

Thurtene Carnival, the nation’s oldest and largest student-run carnival, returns to Washington University this weekend. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16.

Climate & Environment

WashU faculty awarded Taylor Geospatial Institute seed grants

Faculty from Arts & Sciences, the McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Medicine received seed grants and other funding from the Taylor Geospatial Institute totaling more than $950,000. The grants are designed to encourage collaborative research and provide resources to advance geospatial science through innovative projects.

Campus & Community

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Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

Literature

McPherson wins Guggenheim Fellowship

Edward McPherson, an associate professor of English in Arts & Sciences, has won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship.

Medicine

New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infection

Researchers at the School of Medicine have found a creative way to make a vaccine for norovirus, the leading cause of foodborne infections, by piggybacking on rotavirus, an unrelated virus for which there are already several highly effective vaccines.

Operations & Strategy

Moran to deliver annual Brauer Lecture

Monty Moran, the former co-CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill as well as a lawyer, author, pilot and filmmaker, will deliver the annual Brauer Lecture on Thursday, April 13.

Diversity & Inclusion

Plan to take part in 2023 Day of Dialogue and Action

The 2023 Day of Dialogue and Action event takes place April 27 at Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall on the Danforth Campus. All WashU faculty, staff and students are welcome.

Obituaries

William Pickard, senior professor of engineering, 90

William Pickard, a senior professor of electrical and systems engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, died March 9 in Portland, Ore., after a short illness. He was a faculty member for more than 50 years.

Students

Gephardt Institute announces Civic Scholars, St. Louis Fellows

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has accepted 51 new students into its Civic Scholars and St. Louis Fellowship programs.

Climate & Environment

Forum to explain science behind reports of radioactive substances

Lee Sobotka, a professor of chemistry and of physics in Arts & Sciences, will moderate an April 26 technical forum to explain the science behind recent reports of radioactive substances at Jana Elementary school in Hazelwood, Mo. Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice is hosting the event.