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Humanities & Society

A position with agency

Andrew McCabe, JD '93, at FBI headquarters
Andrew McCabe, JD ’93, was always interested in criminal law but an internship he had while a law student at WashU convinced him to become an FBI agent. After a long career that’s including busting up crime rings and fighting terrorists, he’s been named deputy director of one of the nation’s top security organizations.
Art & Design

Affordable couture

When Louisa Rechter, AB ’09, and Alessandra Perez-Rubio, BFA ’09, couldn’t find designer, black-tie attire at a price point they could afford, they decided to create their own line. Mestiza New York, a fashion line blends Filipino and American style, is the happy result.

Media Advisory: Sustainability showcase, celebration

What: The first EnviroSLAM, a discussion of global environmental challenges and a showcase of environment, energy and sustainability initiatives at Washington University in St. Louis. There also will be multimedia exhibits representing more than 20 key university initiatives, including student organizations. When: 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 19 Where: St. Louis Art Museum’s LEED Gold-certified East Building, 1 Fine […]
Campus & Community

Celebrating sustainability

“EnviroSLAM: A Showcase of Environment, Energy and Sustainability at Washington University” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Engineer aims to change group dynamics

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An engineering faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis has received a three-year, $589,486 grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to understand the fundamental limits on the ability to control the dynamics of a group or a population system.
Arts & Culture

Death, humor and ‘Gossip’

A rubber tire hangs from the ceiling. A glittering crowd sips champagne. “To minimal art,” a woman toasts, and promptly falls dead. So begins “Gossip,” a satirical who-done-it by Canadian playwright George F. Walker. Washington University’s Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences will present the sly, noir-inspired comedy April 20-23 in Edison Theatre.
Supply Chain Management

Olin Award winners impact business

In a concentrated, continuing effort to link Washington University in St. Louis academic research to everyday business practice, the 10th annual Olin Award recognizes an Olin Business School faculty member who joined two University of Pennsylvania professors in crafting a computer model to guide managers who need to forecast behaviors of newly acquired customers.