Early humans were prey not killers
Anthropology Professor Robert Sussman goes against the prevailing view and argues that primates, including early humans, evolved as prey of many predators.
Will named McDonnell professor of physics
Will is one of the world’s leading experts in using experimental and observational data to explain Einstein’s theory of general relativity.
Hundreds of college dancers to perform March 3-6
The American College Dance Festival Association event will feature student and faculty dancers from 20 universities across nine states.
Poet D.A. Powell to read from his work March 3
His Cocktails, a harrowing yet disturbingly witty collection of works, is a finalist for this year’s National Book Critics’ Circle Award in poetry.
American College Dance Festival
File PhotoHundreds of college dancers from across the Midwest will visit Washington University March 3-6 as part of the American College Dance Festival Association’s (ACDFA) 2005 Central Region Festival. One of 10 regional ACDFA events, the Central Region Festival brings together approximately 300 student and 50 faculty dancers representing 20 colleges and universities from nine states, along with nationally renowned choreographers David Dorfman, Donald McKayle and Trinette Singleton, who will serve as adjudicators.
St. Louis’ Academy of Science to honor Will and Buckley
They are being recognized for their exceptional accomplishments in science, engineering and educational outreach furthering understanding of the sciences.
Schaal elected first woman VP of National Academy of Sciences
File PhotoBarbara Schaal will serve a four-year term as vice president of the highly prestigious group beginning July 1.She is “a premier scientist, and it is rewarding to the scientific community that she has been elected to such an important leadership role,” Chancellor Wrighton says.
Kemper Art Museum to present one-act musical She’s Hideous
Written and composed by alum Eric Dienstfrey, the special, one-night-only performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18.
Composer, conductor, trombonist: Allen to present recital Feb. 25
Benjamin Allen, a music major in Arts & Sciences, will present a senior honors recital on at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Grace United Methodist Church. The concert, which is free and open to the public, reflects three distinct areas that Allen has pursued at Washington University: composition, conducting and trombone.
D.A. Powell
Photo by Shawn G. HenryPowellPoet D.A. Powell, a finalist for this year’s National Book Critics’ Circle Award in poetry, will read from his work at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, as part of Washington University’s Writing Program Spring Reading Series.
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