Dancer Solomons to perform Sept. 30

Tom CaravagliaGus Solomons jrGus Solomons jr, a distinguished visiting professor in Washington University’s Dance Program in Arts & Sciences, will discuss his career as a dancer, choreographer and critic during an informal lecture/demonstration titled Gus Solomons jr Tells All at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.

Surgeon, scientist & educator

A competitive horseback rider growing up, William C. Chapman, M.D., thought he wanted to be a veterinarian. But when it came time to decide between treating animals or humans, Chapman was swayed by some sage advice. “I was always frustrated by the notion that, for various reasons, veterinarians sometimes have to put an animal to […]

‘Talented and diverse’

The approximately 1,450 first-year students hail from all over the world, representing 18 countries and 49 states.

‘New biology’

Himadri Pakrasi is the principal investigator of a $5 million project from the NSF’s Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research program.

Mumford to speak on new book

Eric Mumford, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Urban Design Program in the School of Architecture, will speak on “Modern Architecture in St. Louis” at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 in Steinberg Auditorium. Mumford recently edited Modern Architecture in St. Louis: Washington University & Postwar American Architecture, 1948-1973 (2004), the first in-depth survey of modern […]

Poet McHugh to speak Sept. 28, read Sept. 30

Poet and translator Heather McHugh, the visiting Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature in the Department of English in Arts & Sciences, will speak on the craft of poetry at 8 p.m. Sept. 28. In addition, McHugh will read from her poetry at 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Both events, part of the Writing Program Reading […]

Exercise helps reduce heart mass

University researchers have found that a moderate exercise regimen is just as effective as a common blood pressure drug.