Tour of South 40 for faculty Oct. 14

Hilltop Campus faculty members are being invited to a reception and tour of the South 40 residential area from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 14. The event will begin in Center Court in Wohl Student Center and continue with tours of a residential college, dining services and Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning in Gregg House. “I […]

World’s eyes focus on debate, WUSTL today

Photo by Joe AngelesChancellor Mark S. Wrighton and steering committee Chair Steven J. GIvens sit at the dais during an Oct. 4 media briefing.The second presidential debate between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry begins at 8 p.m. today in the Athletic Complex.

Gass to be celebrated by University Libraries

To celebrate the 80th birthday of William H. Gass, Ph.D., the David May Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Humanities and founder of the International Writers Center, both in Arts & Sciences, University Libraries is hosting two events Oct. 9. “A Celebration of William Gass” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Olin Library’s Whispers Café. […]

Sports

Duesing sets mark in win vs. Rhodes Junior wide receiver Brad Duesing set a University record for career receptions and receiving yards as the Bears recorded a 28-21 win at Rhodes College Oct. 2. Duesing finished the game with six catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns as he eclipsed Cory Snyder’s reception record (170) […]

Campus Watch

The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 1-5. 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. Oct. 1 12:25 a.m. — A person […]

Distinguished faculty

Photo by Joe AngelesBeata Grant receives a Distinguished Faculty Award from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at the Founders Day event Oct. 2.

Unit devoted to neurological research, clinical trials

Photo by David KilperRonald B. DeMattoes and David M. Holtzman examine brain tissues of mice with Alzheimers-like plaques.14,000 square feet in the McMillan and Irene Walter Johnson buildings are being renovated for the Neuroclinical Research Unit.