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Braun honored by Missouri Lawyers Media

Lisa Braun, assistant vice chancellor and associate general counsel at Washington University in St. Louis, has won an In-House Counsel of the Year Award from Missouri Lawyers Media.

Medicine & Health

Can laughing gas help deter suicide?

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are studying nitrous oxide as a possible treatment for patients who are hospitalized due to suicidal thoughts.

Science & Technology

Pushing the imaging envelope

An engineer at Washington University in St. Louis plans to push the envelope of microscopic imaging, to better visualize the molecules involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

Campus & Community

Media Advisory: U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth to speak at Washington University’s Veterans Day Celebration

The public is invited to Washington University in St. Louis’ Veterans Day Celebration featuring U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Robert McDonald, former secretary of veterans affairs. The event takes places at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Edison Theatre at Washington University in St. Louis, 6465 Forsyth Blvd.

Remembering Robert Guillaume

Robert had a lot of forward thrust about this talent and his goals. He had that rare gift we call “presence,” which gave him gave him an advantage in the world of on-stage performance. Those of us who were aware of his professional progress were not entirely surprised that he moved along with few setbacks to stardom.

Washington University named a Silver Bicycle Friendly University

The League of American Bicyclists has officially recognized Washington University in St. Louis with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University award, joining 54 other colleges and universities from across the country.

Psychology research participants sought

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences seeks volunteers ages 18 and older to participate in a variety of approved research studies. Most experiments are in the Psychology Building; volunteers are compensated for their time.

Medicine & Health

How cells detect, mend DNA damage may improve chemotherapy

Human cells have a way of detecting and mending DNA damage caused by some common chemotherapy drugs, according to a new study from the School of Medicine. The findings could have important implications for treating cancer.

Campus & Community

WashU Spaces: University Libraries Preservation Lab

In its second installment, WashU Spaces visits the University Libraries Preservation Lab on the West Campus. The lab repairs and restores hundreds of damaged books every year.

Holobaugh Honors winners to be celebrated Thursday

The 10th annual James M. Holobaugh Honors Ceremony at Washington University in St. Louis recognizes campus and community leaders who provide service to LGBTQIA* communities though leadership, activism or academic exploration. This year’s event recognizes more than a dozen leaders and will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Umrath Hall Lounge.