Of Mice and Men opera coming to Edison
The Washington University Opera will present Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men, based on John Steinbeck’s 1937 novella, at 8 p.m. March 19-20 in Edison Theatre. Set during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men tells the story of two drifters, the wily George and simple-minded Lennie, who find work at a ranch. The pair […]
Obituary: Lipkin, former chemistry chair; 91
The Eliot Professor Emeritus of Chemistry in Arts & Sciences died March 31 of complications from a fall.
Goldwater scholarships go to 4 sophomores
Arts & Sciences students made an impressive showing in their annual quest for prestigious national scholarships and fellowships.
Other obituaries
Walter Barker; Susanne Bell; Helen Duncan; H. LeRoy Scharon.
Obituary: Schneider, former University Police director
He joined the University in 1969 as director of security and campus chief of police; he retired in 1993.
“Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors” Dec. 4
Pascal Boyer and Rebecca Messbarger will read from their recent publications and take questions during the colloquium.
Graduate student comes up big twice with research
Shanti Deemyad conducted groundbreaking research on the superconductivity of lithium and had her study published in a top journal.
Environmental series to resume Feb. 3
The Environmental Initiative was launched to explore the role that research universities can play in addressing environmental issues.
Mertz wins state’s highest arts award
In a Feb. 11 ceremony in Jefferson City, she received the 2004 Missouri Arts Award for her contributions to arts education.
Kid Peculiar at the Coral Court Motel to debut at Hotchner
October 1992. St. Louis and the nation await the Clinton-Bush-Perot presidential debate at the University. An estranged mother and son reunite for perhaps the last time at a fading St. Louis icon. The stage is set for Kid Peculiar at the Coral Court Motel, by Carter W. Lewis, playwright-in-residence in the Performing Arts Department in […]
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