Beloved children’s author Paterson to read Nov. 17-18
Acclaimed children’s author Katherine Paterson, who wrote of Bridge to Terabithia, will host a pair of events for the 2003-04 Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences’ Writers Series Nov. 17-18. At 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Paterson will read from her work in Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 204. At 4 p.m. Nov. 18, she will […]
Student dance performances at Edison Dec. 5-7
Thirty-eight dancers selected by audition will perform seven works by faculty and guest choreographers for Washington University Dance Theatre.
Art building to be named for Walkers
The Sam Fox Arts Center will dedicate a new School of Art studio building in honor of St. Louis community leaders Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced Dec. 10. Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Hall will be located at the southeastern end of the Hilltop Campus, immediately north of […]
U College lectures to focus on memory
The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) Saturday Lecture series, sponsored by the MLA Program of University College in Arts & Sciences, will feature four University experts addressing the concept of “Commemoration: Public Memories of the Past in the Present for the Future.” “In selecting the MLA series theme for this year, we drew inspiration from […]
First silicate stardust in a meteorite found
Doctoral student Ann Nguyen and adviser Ernst K. Zinner found nine specks of silicate stardust from one of the most primitive meteorites known.
World’s top scholars on modern human origins to gather here
The last of Arts & Sciences’ four-part “Conversations” series will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. March 26 in Graham Chapel.
Tyson program benefits area youth, teachers
Photo by David KilperTeacher Jim Ligman prepares his students for a science program at Tyson Research Center during an April 13 field trip.Thousands of students from St. Louis City and County schools take field trips each year to the University’s Tyson Research Center.
Arts & Sciences to recognize achievements of 6 alums
David Blasingame, Michael Isikoff, Harry Jonas, Constance Kling Levy, Jerome Loeb and Sally Silvers will be honored May 21.
Legal texts by Epstein garner teaching award
She was recognized with a Teaching and Mentoring Award from the Law and Courts Section of the American Political Science Association.
Whyte to discuss work of Bruno Taut
Distinguished scholar Iain Boyd Whyte, professor of architectural history at the University of Edinburgh and a senior visiting program officer for the Getty Grant Program, will speak on “Expressionist Architecture” at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 for the Gallery of Art. The lecture is free and open to the public and will take place in Steinberg […]
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