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Amy Kweskin named executive vice chancellor for finance, CFO

Amy B. Kweskin, vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer, has been promoted to executive vice chancellor for finance and will continue as chief financial officer, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. The appointment is effective Jan. 1.

Awards & Notables

Griffith wins NSF grant

Daniel Griffith, a predoctoral trainee in biochemistry at the School of Medicine, received a three-year $138,000 Graduate Research Fellowship award from the National Science Foundation.

Campus & Facilities

Parking reminders for winter break

The Parking and Transportation team shares updates on shuttle schedules, the “open park” policy during winter break and ride sharing.

Engineering

Mitigating environmental impact of herbicides

Research from the lab of Kimberly Parker at the McKelvey School of Engineering looks at the interactions of different herbicides and what they mean for herbicide drift.

Campus & Facilities

Rare trail marker tree planted at WashU

In April 2008, an oak that had guided travelers for nearly three centuries collapsed. Today, its spirit endures on the Washington University campus, maintaining an ancient practice of human connection with nature.

Awards & Notables

Three psychology students recognized for their work

Psychology Building, to be named Somers Family Hall.

Three students in psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences were honored for their research.

Biology

Vierstra receives NIH grant

Richard Vierstra, the George and Charmaine Mallinckrodt Professor of Biology in Arts & Sciences, received a $62,707 supplemental grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of his phytochrome research.

Biology

Levin wins NIH grant

Petra Levin, professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, received an $84,616 equipment supplement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to purchase a new chromatography system.

Art & Design

A passion for design

Anastasia White never forgot the thrill of seeing her designs on stage at the Edison Theatre, or the lessons learned studying fashion at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Today, her company, crescent bleu, creates sustainable swimwear.

Students

Postdoc peer mentor program seeks applications

The Postdoc Peer Mentorship Program at WashU is accepting applications for experienced postdoctoral researchers who would like to serve as a mentor as well as new postdocs who would like a mentor on both the Danforth and Medical campuses. The application deadline is Jan. 14.