This document provides summaries of various news articles from Washington University in St. Louis. It highlights accomplishments of faculty such as appointments to arts commissions, teaching opportunities, and award recognitions. It also recognizes student achievements such as participation in conferences and completion of renewable energy certificate programs.
Ubong Udoessien has been an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers chapter at St. Cloud State University for over 3 years. He currently serves as the chapter President and was voted Member of the Year by his peers. Ubong has volunteered at several STEM outreach events and represented SCSU at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington D.C. last year. The associate dean recommends Ubong for a scholarship award, praising his academic dedication and service to others.
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Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for individual papers and preorganized panels. Individual paper abstracts and panel proposals are due Monday January 12, 2015. Individual paper abstracts must be 250 words and submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Non-standard fonts should be embedded in the PDF format. In the body of the email, please include author’s
name, paper title, school and department affiliation, phone number, and email address. A panel organizer must submit an anonymous panel proposal that must include the description of the panel and an abstract for each paper on it. In the body of the email please indicate a panel title and each paper title, each presenter’s name, school and department affiliation, phone number and email
address. Individual paper abstracts and panel proposals must be emailed to uamena@gmail.com
Notifications of acceptance will be sent out within three weeks of the abstract submission deadline. For further information, please visit http:// menas.arizona.edu/mena-conference or submit your inquiries to
uamena@gmail.com
Women's Worlds is an international interdisciplinary congress held every three years that focuses on research on women. The 30th anniversary event will take place July 3-7, 2011 in Ottawa-Gatineau. It is estimated that over 2,000 total participants from over 50 countries will attend, including presentations, panels, and cultural events over four days exploring the theme of "Inclusions, exclusions, and seclusions: Living in a globalized world." The University of Ottawa and Carleton University are leading partners in organizing the event.
Norfolk State University is a public, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It has an acceptance rate of 71% and requires standardized test scores and a minimum GPA for admission. The university offers liberal arts programs and a mass communications program with classes in areas like media writing, film, and television production. It has over 200 student organizations across its schools and residential facilities for students.
This document provides information about the KIAS Information Sessions and summarizes KIAS's vision, history, governance structure, research themes, and programs. Specifically:
- KIAS aims to foster innovative interdisciplinary study of modern political, social, economic, and cultural issues to advance society.
- It was established in 2010 with a $4 million endowment to support research in the humanities and social sciences.
- KIAS is governed by an Administrative Board and offers funding through programs like Interdisciplinary Seminars and Research Cluster Grants focused on its 2011-2013 themes of environmental stewardship, place and identity, and culture/media.
This document provides a pathfinder for students studying paper art. It explores the topic through key areas such as the history of paper, how paper is manufactured, modern and contemporary paper art forms, and how students can apply techniques in their own practice. Resources covered include academic databases, websites, books, and the TAFE library catalogue. Students are guided to sources that discuss the invention and impact of paper, traditional papermaking techniques, and the chemistry involved in modern paper production.
The document is the program for the 2015 commencement ceremony at Washington State University Tri-Cities. It includes the schedule of events for the ceremony, introductions of speakers, and background information on WSU Tri-Cities. The commencement will celebrate graduating students and bring together the campus community to share in students' accomplishments. It will include speeches, presentation of graduates, and conferring of degrees.
Ubong Udoessien has been an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers chapter at St. Cloud State University for over 3 years. He currently serves as the chapter President and was voted Member of the Year by his peers. Ubong has volunteered at several STEM outreach events and represented SCSU at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington D.C. last year. The associate dean recommends Ubong for a scholarship award, praising his academic dedication and service to others.
Call for Abstracts, Southwest Graduate Student Conference in Middle Eastern a...Encyclopaedia Iranica
Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for individual papers and preorganized panels. Individual paper abstracts and panel proposals are due Monday January 12, 2015. Individual paper abstracts must be 250 words and submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Non-standard fonts should be embedded in the PDF format. In the body of the email, please include author’s
name, paper title, school and department affiliation, phone number, and email address. A panel organizer must submit an anonymous panel proposal that must include the description of the panel and an abstract for each paper on it. In the body of the email please indicate a panel title and each paper title, each presenter’s name, school and department affiliation, phone number and email
address. Individual paper abstracts and panel proposals must be emailed to uamena@gmail.com
Notifications of acceptance will be sent out within three weeks of the abstract submission deadline. For further information, please visit http:// menas.arizona.edu/mena-conference or submit your inquiries to
uamena@gmail.com
Women's Worlds is an international interdisciplinary congress held every three years that focuses on research on women. The 30th anniversary event will take place July 3-7, 2011 in Ottawa-Gatineau. It is estimated that over 2,000 total participants from over 50 countries will attend, including presentations, panels, and cultural events over four days exploring the theme of "Inclusions, exclusions, and seclusions: Living in a globalized world." The University of Ottawa and Carleton University are leading partners in organizing the event.
Norfolk State University is a public, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It has an acceptance rate of 71% and requires standardized test scores and a minimum GPA for admission. The university offers liberal arts programs and a mass communications program with classes in areas like media writing, film, and television production. It has over 200 student organizations across its schools and residential facilities for students.
This document provides information about the KIAS Information Sessions and summarizes KIAS's vision, history, governance structure, research themes, and programs. Specifically:
- KIAS aims to foster innovative interdisciplinary study of modern political, social, economic, and cultural issues to advance society.
- It was established in 2010 with a $4 million endowment to support research in the humanities and social sciences.
- KIAS is governed by an Administrative Board and offers funding through programs like Interdisciplinary Seminars and Research Cluster Grants focused on its 2011-2013 themes of environmental stewardship, place and identity, and culture/media.
This document provides a pathfinder for students studying paper art. It explores the topic through key areas such as the history of paper, how paper is manufactured, modern and contemporary paper art forms, and how students can apply techniques in their own practice. Resources covered include academic databases, websites, books, and the TAFE library catalogue. Students are guided to sources that discuss the invention and impact of paper, traditional papermaking techniques, and the chemistry involved in modern paper production.
The document is the program for the 2015 commencement ceremony at Washington State University Tri-Cities. It includes the schedule of events for the ceremony, introductions of speakers, and background information on WSU Tri-Cities. The commencement will celebrate graduating students and bring together the campus community to share in students' accomplishments. It will include speeches, presentation of graduates, and conferring of degrees.
This is a presentation on the very quick and fastest billionaire we youngsters have really witnessed. The Man Behind the best social media. Facebook almost the basic need of a human now a days. Update day to day activities to let your friends know your status. The concept of friendship changed altogether with this social media boon. A very innovative and simple person who has just made connections so easy and interesting.
This document summarizes a project report on researching career destinations of post-graduate researchers (PGRs) at Loughborough University. The project aimed to increase the number of Researcher Career Contacts (RCCs) available to PGRs by contacting existing and finding new RCCs. It was conducted by 7 PGRs divided into three teams: existing RCCs team, new RCCs team, and publicity team. The teams conducted online surveys of RCCs, updated RCC profiles in the university database, designed publicity materials, and found over 140 new potential RCC contacts. The results provided information on RCCs from various fields and industries to help guide PGR career decisions.
This document contains definitions of common English words and phrases. It defines words like "cut" to mean shape or form by cutting, "get away" to mean be able to leave, and "take off" to mean remove clothes. It also provides examples for some of the definitions to further illustrate their meanings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Finding the Factors that Fuel Growth
No one disputes the science behind Mother Nature’s growth process.
For plant life to flourish,the necessity of sunlight,water,and nutrients can’t be argued.
So why would we go about enterprise growth with any less certainty? After all, we have conducted thorough research to unearth the factors that lead companies to not just survive, but thrive.These prerequisites to growth can then be incorporated
at every level.
Take corporate culture, for instance. Some may think that culture is too intangible
to be molded.Yet our research, described in this issue, outlines nine specific facets of corporate culture and how they must be oriented for abundant growth.This,in turn, provides a clear road map for executives.
The same can be said for leadership.When executives fight inhibitory factors such as corporate myopia,and embrace risk and creative processes,growth through innovation is around the corner.
A quick glance at Fortune 500 companies reveals some truly exemplary case studies in growth, such as that of Cardinal Health, which ranks No. 22 on the esteemed list. Our in-depth interview with our cover subject, Donald Casey Jr., the CEO of the company’s medical segment, reveals how Cardinal Health has positioned itself for expansion during a time of unprecedented change in the healthcare industry. In many ways, Casey’s approach has taken into consideration the 10 disruptive forces in healthcare we identify in this issue,and Cardinal Health is now excelling into the future.
Even when an organization is riddled with apathy,suffering from dwindling profits, and facing a seemingly inevitable demise — we’ve found a fertile breeding ground for opportunity.We visit with turnaround expert and Arcadis U.S.CEO John Jastrem, who outlines what to do when it seems like the enterprise is out of options.
The truth is that, given the right tools and information, any company can take decisive
action that will lead to expansion.And in that vein,I present our spring 2015 issue,which considers the many sides of corporate growth from multiple perspectives. Dramatic growth only appears to be just out of reach,and here at Insigniam, we eagerly look forward to partnering with you in the journey to achieve new corporate goals.
Shideh Sedgh Bina
Founding Partner, Insigniam
Editor in Chief, Insigniam Quarterly
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This document is a media kit for Wake Living Magazine, a quarterly lifestyle publication covering Wake County, North Carolina. It summarizes that the magazine covers local communities, people, organizations, beauty/fashion, homes, travel, food/wine, and best of the county awards. It reaches over 120,000 readers through targeted mail and newsstands. The target readership is affluent females ages late 20s to 50s with average income over $125,000. The kit provides advertising rates and specifications.
The document contains a Twitter handle without any additional context or message. In 3 sentences or less, there is no meaningful content to summarize from the given document, which only includes a Twitter handle without any accompanying text.
This document contains personal and professional details of Nawaz Ali Khan, an IT professional from India currently residing in Qatar. It includes his contact information, education credentials of a BTech in Computer Science, and over 6 years of work experience in roles like IT Administrator, System Administrator, and working with companies in Qatar, India, and the US. His experiences include responsibilities like network administration, software installation, database management, and technical support.
آموزش شیوه ارائه علمی بر مبنای باور به «مهارت بودن» ارائه (علمی) شکل گرفته است و تلاش می کند که این مهارت را در دانشجویان و اعضای جامعه دانشگاهی تقویت نماید.
از جمله مباحث موجود در این آموزش:
- بخش اول: اسلوب ارائه
- بخش دوم: تهیه اسلاید های ارائه
برای مطالعه بیشتر و بررسی جزئیات سر فصل ها و تهیه این آموزش، لطفا به لینک زیر مراجعه بفرمائید:
http://faradars.org/fvacw9403
The document provides an agenda for an English lesson that includes the following:
1. Identifying and reviewing the use and structure of superlatives and comparatives.
2. Practicing asking questions using superlatives to ask for recommendations on the largest/smallest animals, continents, rivers, and tallest mountains.
3. Defining adjectives and superlative adjectives.
4. Explaining the structures of comparatives and superlatives and including irregular forms.
5. Providing links to online exercises practicing comparatives and superlatives.
This document describes several data acquisition and motion control systems from PCT including a Texas Instruments TMS320F28335-based system, an Altera FPGA-based MiniDAQ system, a multi-channel spectral source controller for fluorescence microscopy and other applications, a 16-axis expandable data acquisition and motion control system, a 16-axis differential input incremental encoder interface, a 4-axis high power motion drive system, and an 8-channel differential input incremental encoder interface. Refer to the data briefs for more details on each system.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Hilary A. Braysmith, an interim art department chair and associate professor. It outlines her professional goals, highlights from her CV, and details her education and employment history, as well as her extensive scholarship, teaching experience, and community service. Notable achievements include developing an innovative public art project called "Sculpt EVV" and receiving over $191,000 in research grants.
The document summarizes several stories from the University at Albany Magazine's Fall 2014 issue. It discusses atmospheric scientists studying African weather patterns and their impacts, an alumnus who has found success as both a novelist and non-fiction writer, and a "Thirty Under 30" list of accomplished young alumni. It also briefly outlines articles on an alumnus who co-founded a distillery business, the new UAlbany football coach, options for repaying student loans, and honors received by several UAlbany professors.
Bee impressed at ACC Meeting of the MindsDavid Hale
David Hale, a sophomore biology major at Wake Forest University, has been studying the relationship between brain structure and cognitive function in honeybees. He designed an experiment showing that older honeybees with enlarged brain structures called mushroom bodies performed better on a color-association task than younger bees. Hale will present his research at the upcoming ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference, where nearly 100 undergraduate researchers from ACC schools will showcase their work. The conference aims to promote sharing of ideas between top universities and provide opportunities for students to gain experience presenting research.
This document is the bulletin for the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University for the 2013-2015 academic years. It provides an overview of the Wagner School, including its degree programs, courses, facilities, admission information, policies, and administration. The bulletin also includes a brief introduction to New York University, describing its founding, schools and programs, campus locations, and world-renowned library system that supports research across various fields of study.
The document provides an update on activities and developments within the Honors College at UNC Charlotte. It discusses the new building under construction, students receiving awards and fellowships, capstone work by honors students, features on alumni and current students, and new honors and merit scholar programs. It summarizes presentations by honors students and faculty at several conferences. It also outlines the implementation of an honors student code of conduct and the expansion of community engagement efforts. New honors faculty and programs joining the college are noted.
Marissa Hicks-Alcaraz is a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at Claremont Graduate University with a focus on Latin American and Latin@ cinema. She received her MA in Cinema Studies from NYU and BA from UCLA. Her research examines representations of Latinx identities in horror films. She has published articles and presented her work at several conferences. Additionally, she has experience curating film programs and festivals focusing on Latin American and Middle Eastern films.
The document summarizes several items:
1) Eleven UTSOA graduate students received the Bartlett Cocke Scholarship and met with the donor's family.
2) UTSOA Assistant Professor Hope Hasbrouck received the Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome to research cultural landscape interpretation.
3) A UTSOA student team was a national runner-up in the ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition, receiving $10,000 for their proposal revitalizing an area of Dallas.
4) The document announces donations supporting UTSOA students and advertising an upcoming Friends of Architecture architecture tour of Seattle.
This is a presentation on the very quick and fastest billionaire we youngsters have really witnessed. The Man Behind the best social media. Facebook almost the basic need of a human now a days. Update day to day activities to let your friends know your status. The concept of friendship changed altogether with this social media boon. A very innovative and simple person who has just made connections so easy and interesting.
This document summarizes a project report on researching career destinations of post-graduate researchers (PGRs) at Loughborough University. The project aimed to increase the number of Researcher Career Contacts (RCCs) available to PGRs by contacting existing and finding new RCCs. It was conducted by 7 PGRs divided into three teams: existing RCCs team, new RCCs team, and publicity team. The teams conducted online surveys of RCCs, updated RCC profiles in the university database, designed publicity materials, and found over 140 new potential RCC contacts. The results provided information on RCCs from various fields and industries to help guide PGR career decisions.
This document contains definitions of common English words and phrases. It defines words like "cut" to mean shape or form by cutting, "get away" to mean be able to leave, and "take off" to mean remove clothes. It also provides examples for some of the definitions to further illustrate their meanings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Finding the Factors that Fuel Growth
No one disputes the science behind Mother Nature’s growth process.
For plant life to flourish,the necessity of sunlight,water,and nutrients can’t be argued.
So why would we go about enterprise growth with any less certainty? After all, we have conducted thorough research to unearth the factors that lead companies to not just survive, but thrive.These prerequisites to growth can then be incorporated
at every level.
Take corporate culture, for instance. Some may think that culture is too intangible
to be molded.Yet our research, described in this issue, outlines nine specific facets of corporate culture and how they must be oriented for abundant growth.This,in turn, provides a clear road map for executives.
The same can be said for leadership.When executives fight inhibitory factors such as corporate myopia,and embrace risk and creative processes,growth through innovation is around the corner.
A quick glance at Fortune 500 companies reveals some truly exemplary case studies in growth, such as that of Cardinal Health, which ranks No. 22 on the esteemed list. Our in-depth interview with our cover subject, Donald Casey Jr., the CEO of the company’s medical segment, reveals how Cardinal Health has positioned itself for expansion during a time of unprecedented change in the healthcare industry. In many ways, Casey’s approach has taken into consideration the 10 disruptive forces in healthcare we identify in this issue,and Cardinal Health is now excelling into the future.
Even when an organization is riddled with apathy,suffering from dwindling profits, and facing a seemingly inevitable demise — we’ve found a fertile breeding ground for opportunity.We visit with turnaround expert and Arcadis U.S.CEO John Jastrem, who outlines what to do when it seems like the enterprise is out of options.
The truth is that, given the right tools and information, any company can take decisive
action that will lead to expansion.And in that vein,I present our spring 2015 issue,which considers the many sides of corporate growth from multiple perspectives. Dramatic growth only appears to be just out of reach,and here at Insigniam, we eagerly look forward to partnering with you in the journey to achieve new corporate goals.
Shideh Sedgh Bina
Founding Partner, Insigniam
Editor in Chief, Insigniam Quarterly
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This document is a media kit for Wake Living Magazine, a quarterly lifestyle publication covering Wake County, North Carolina. It summarizes that the magazine covers local communities, people, organizations, beauty/fashion, homes, travel, food/wine, and best of the county awards. It reaches over 120,000 readers through targeted mail and newsstands. The target readership is affluent females ages late 20s to 50s with average income over $125,000. The kit provides advertising rates and specifications.
The document contains a Twitter handle without any additional context or message. In 3 sentences or less, there is no meaningful content to summarize from the given document, which only includes a Twitter handle without any accompanying text.
This document contains personal and professional details of Nawaz Ali Khan, an IT professional from India currently residing in Qatar. It includes his contact information, education credentials of a BTech in Computer Science, and over 6 years of work experience in roles like IT Administrator, System Administrator, and working with companies in Qatar, India, and the US. His experiences include responsibilities like network administration, software installation, database management, and technical support.
آموزش شیوه ارائه علمی بر مبنای باور به «مهارت بودن» ارائه (علمی) شکل گرفته است و تلاش می کند که این مهارت را در دانشجویان و اعضای جامعه دانشگاهی تقویت نماید.
از جمله مباحث موجود در این آموزش:
- بخش اول: اسلوب ارائه
- بخش دوم: تهیه اسلاید های ارائه
برای مطالعه بیشتر و بررسی جزئیات سر فصل ها و تهیه این آموزش، لطفا به لینک زیر مراجعه بفرمائید:
http://faradars.org/fvacw9403
The document provides an agenda for an English lesson that includes the following:
1. Identifying and reviewing the use and structure of superlatives and comparatives.
2. Practicing asking questions using superlatives to ask for recommendations on the largest/smallest animals, continents, rivers, and tallest mountains.
3. Defining adjectives and superlative adjectives.
4. Explaining the structures of comparatives and superlatives and including irregular forms.
5. Providing links to online exercises practicing comparatives and superlatives.
This document describes several data acquisition and motion control systems from PCT including a Texas Instruments TMS320F28335-based system, an Altera FPGA-based MiniDAQ system, a multi-channel spectral source controller for fluorescence microscopy and other applications, a 16-axis expandable data acquisition and motion control system, a 16-axis differential input incremental encoder interface, a 4-axis high power motion drive system, and an 8-channel differential input incremental encoder interface. Refer to the data briefs for more details on each system.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Hilary A. Braysmith, an interim art department chair and associate professor. It outlines her professional goals, highlights from her CV, and details her education and employment history, as well as her extensive scholarship, teaching experience, and community service. Notable achievements include developing an innovative public art project called "Sculpt EVV" and receiving over $191,000 in research grants.
The document summarizes several stories from the University at Albany Magazine's Fall 2014 issue. It discusses atmospheric scientists studying African weather patterns and their impacts, an alumnus who has found success as both a novelist and non-fiction writer, and a "Thirty Under 30" list of accomplished young alumni. It also briefly outlines articles on an alumnus who co-founded a distillery business, the new UAlbany football coach, options for repaying student loans, and honors received by several UAlbany professors.
Bee impressed at ACC Meeting of the MindsDavid Hale
David Hale, a sophomore biology major at Wake Forest University, has been studying the relationship between brain structure and cognitive function in honeybees. He designed an experiment showing that older honeybees with enlarged brain structures called mushroom bodies performed better on a color-association task than younger bees. Hale will present his research at the upcoming ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference, where nearly 100 undergraduate researchers from ACC schools will showcase their work. The conference aims to promote sharing of ideas between top universities and provide opportunities for students to gain experience presenting research.
This document is the bulletin for the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University for the 2013-2015 academic years. It provides an overview of the Wagner School, including its degree programs, courses, facilities, admission information, policies, and administration. The bulletin also includes a brief introduction to New York University, describing its founding, schools and programs, campus locations, and world-renowned library system that supports research across various fields of study.
The document provides an update on activities and developments within the Honors College at UNC Charlotte. It discusses the new building under construction, students receiving awards and fellowships, capstone work by honors students, features on alumni and current students, and new honors and merit scholar programs. It summarizes presentations by honors students and faculty at several conferences. It also outlines the implementation of an honors student code of conduct and the expansion of community engagement efforts. New honors faculty and programs joining the college are noted.
Marissa Hicks-Alcaraz is a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at Claremont Graduate University with a focus on Latin American and Latin@ cinema. She received her MA in Cinema Studies from NYU and BA from UCLA. Her research examines representations of Latinx identities in horror films. She has published articles and presented her work at several conferences. Additionally, she has experience curating film programs and festivals focusing on Latin American and Middle Eastern films.
The document summarizes several items:
1) Eleven UTSOA graduate students received the Bartlett Cocke Scholarship and met with the donor's family.
2) UTSOA Assistant Professor Hope Hasbrouck received the Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome to research cultural landscape interpretation.
3) A UTSOA student team was a national runner-up in the ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition, receiving $10,000 for their proposal revitalizing an area of Dallas.
4) The document announces donations supporting UTSOA students and advertising an upcoming Friends of Architecture architecture tour of Seattle.
The director shares that Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun has stepped down as director of Africana Studies to focus on research. Cassandra Williams is the new interim director. Africana Studies continues its focus on bringing innovative research to the classroom and connecting faculty and students to important work in the community through a new speaker series. The program also recognizes outstanding student scholarship award winners and holds events like a symposium on Madam C.J. Walker and a film series on topics like race and hip hop culture.
Dr. Aprilfaye Manalang has extensive education and experience in sociology, American culture studies, and religion. She received her Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and has held fellowships and grants from numerous prestigious institutions. Her research focuses on religion, immigration, and citizenship among Filipino communities in the United States. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and given many invited talks. Currently, she is an assistant professor of sociology at Norfolk State University.
This is a variation of a News Release that I created for the Missouri State University Communications office. This document was created for an internship.
Art history professor Billie Follensbee at Missouri State University was awarded a research stipend to study ancient Mesoamerican fishing practices between 1500 BC and 250 BC. The stipend will allow her to conduct research at the Dumbarton Oaks library and museum. Follensbee believes that studying depictions of fishing in early sculpture can provide insights into how fishing equipment may have been used in ceremonies or rituals. She hopes this research will expand understanding of these ancient cultures.
Celebrating Open Access Week: Scholarly Communication Initiatives in Academic...StephDK
There are many ways that academic librarians are engaging with their communities around issues of open access and scholarly communication – collaborations with faculty, students and administration are key to understanding user perspectives and to building advocacy. This webcast will present examples of scholarly communication and open access initiatives at a variety of academic libraries across the country. Join us to learn how your colleagues are engaging with their communities around issues of author rights, open access, open educational resources, and more.
Learning outcomes:
+ Understand the variety of scholarly communication initiatives across a variety of institutional types and sizes
+ Hear about examples of collaboration and engagement with faculty and students
+ Learn about connections between scholarly communication, information literacy, collections and other services
Presenter: Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Scholarly Communications Librarian and Associate Professor, Illinois Wesleyan University.
1. Title VI National Resource Centers (NRCs) are designated by the U.S. Department of Education to provide education on international and area studies at institutions of higher education.
2. NRCs offer a variety of outreach services for K-12 educators, including professional development workshops, educational materials development, and online resources.
3. Teachers can find information on NRCs through the U.S. Department of Education website and other sites that maintain directories of Title VI programs and their areas of focus.
This CV summarizes Rebecca Onion's education, research interests, publications, fellowships and grants, scholarly honors, and digital humanities experience. She is a doctoral candidate in American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, with research interests in the history of science, childhood studies, and digital humanities. Her publications include journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. She has received several fellowships and awards for her work. Her digital humanities experience includes maintaining an online scholarly presence and teaching courses that incorporate digital tools and archives.
A/Professor Trevor Cullen has received several national and international awards and grants for his research leadership in journalism education and health communication. These include a National Teaching Fellowship in 2015, an ARC Linkage Grant in 2007, and grants from the European Commission and OLT. His research focuses on improving media coverage of health issues like HIV and strengthening journalism education. He has published extensively on these topics, including journal articles, book chapters, and leading workshops internationally.
- The document provides updates from Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences including the passing of former dean Keats Sparrow, grants received by faculty in various departments, and the election of current dean Alan White to the board of directors of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences. It also discusses fundraising efforts for an endowed professorship in urban and regional planning.
Central Washington University offers small class sizes, passionate faculty, and hands-on, real-world learning experiences. It has unique programs in fields like aviation, wine studies, and chimpanzee communication. Students are involved in research alongside faculty. The university's location in historic Ellensburg provides easy access to Seattle and nature activities while allowing students to get involved on campus.
The DSU art department held its annual faculty art exhibition, showcasing the works of art instructors across different mediums such as sculpture, digital design, and filmmaking. The exhibition aims to provide perspective students a view of the wide range of talent and ideas within the department. It also allows instructors to guide their students and display their own works, including pieces from two new faculty members. The exhibition featured diverse works addressing issues like climate change, social inequity, and healthy eating. It was open until October 31st.
This CV summarizes Rebecca Onion's education and qualifications. She is a doctoral candidate in American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, with research interests in the history of science, technology, childhood studies, and more. Her publications include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. She has taught courses in American Studies and received fellowships and grants to support her research.
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Toliver-Diallo appointed to University City Arts Commission
Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo, PhD, assistant dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and
senior lecturer in African & African-American Studies, has been appointed to
University City’s Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters.
The Commission advises the City Council on artistic, cultural and scholarly
programs within University City. It is dedicated to “promoting the arts and making
art publicly visible and accessible to a broad and diverse community audience.”
Toliver-Diallo, who founded Washington University’s African Film Festival
(http://wupa.wustl.edu/africanfilm/), approached University City Mayor Shelley
Welsch in 2011 about organizing a series of outdoor movies during the summer
months. The “Movies in the Parks” series celebrates its fifth anniversary this
summer. After witnessing Toliver-Diallo’s initiative to create opportunities for
younger residents through the arts, Welsch invited her to serve on the arts
commission for a four-year term.
For more information about the University City Municipal Commission on Arts &
Letters, visit here.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28476.aspx
Stamps Scholars attend national convention in Atlanta
Ten WUSTL students were among the nearly 500 other Stamps Scholars from 41
universities across the nation in attendance at the Stamps Family Charitable
Foundation’s third national convention. The convention took place at the Georgia
Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia April 10-12.
Kailin Baechle, Candace Borders, Camille Borders, Alex Carsello, Allen Osgood,
Karthik Rohatgi, Grant Shillington, Jimmy Wang, Chase Wehrle, and Alex Zdonczyk
represented Washington University in a weekend designed to inspire the Stamps
Scholars to actively make a difference in their communities.
The weekend engaged students both socially and academically with programming
such as keynote speakers and professionally focused threads. On Friday evening, the
students gathered to listen to TED talks and research presentations put on by their
fellow Stamps Scholars. Throughout the weekend, students also got the chance to
3. hear from their own benefactors and founders of the Stamps Family Charitable
Foundation, Roe and Penny Stamps.
The prestigious Penelope W. and E. Roe Stamps IV Leadership Scholarship
partnered with Washington University in fall 2013. The scholarship rewards
exceptional students who exemplify leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service
and innovation. The merit-based scholarship helps to fund both the academic and
the outside-the-classroom experience. The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation
was recently named a recipient of the 2015 CASE Distinguished Service Award
honoring individuals and organizations for extraordinary service to the field of
education.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28611.aspx
Savoie to teach lighting class at international conference
Sean M. Savoie, senior lecturer in Drama and coordinator of the design-technical
theater program at Washington University in St. Louis, will teach a professional
development class at the Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) 2015
Conference: Big Steps Forward.
ENTZ is an organization that recognizes and supports technicians and designers
working in the entertainment industry. The annual conference is open to anyone
with an interest in the technical side of theater or entertainment and includes
professional development sessions, seminar sessions and tradeshows.
Savoie will teach a class called “Projection in Lighting Design” on June 27th and 28th.
He currently serves as lighting designer, production manager and design
coordinator for the Performing Arts Department at Washington University, as well
as production manager for The Muny.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28555.aspx
Law’s Richards elected to Freedom to Read Foundation Board
Neil Richards, JD, professor of law at Washington University School of Law in St.
Louis, was one of six people elected to a two-year term on the Freedom to Read
Foundation Board of Trustees in April.
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a nonprofit legal and educational
organization that protects both the First Amendment and the rights of libraries to
collect, and provide access to, information.
Richards’ academic and legal work focuses on First Amendment and privacy law. His
recent book “Intellectual Privacy” (Oxford University Press, 2015) stresses the
4. importance of free speech and privacy and explains the complex relationship
between these two areas of civil liberties.
“I firmly believe that libraries and their commitment to the intellectual freedom of
their patrons have been and must continue to be an essential part of our society’s
commitment to intellectual freedom,” Richards said in a statement for FTRF.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28472.aspx
Renewable energy certificate awarded
Cutline:
Robert Blankenship, PhD (back left), professor of chemistry and biology in Arts &
Sciences and director of the university’s Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center
(PARC), and Himadri Pakrasi, PhD (back right), professor of biology and director of
the International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-
CARES) pose with the 2015 recipients of the Certificate in Renewable Energy and
the Environment.
Four students at Washington University in St. Louis successfully completed the
Certificate in Renewable Energy and the Environment this year and were recognized
at a luncheon April 27 at the Whittemore House.
The students who completed the program are (from left) Bruce Wittman, a May
graduate in chemistry in Arts & Sciences, Brandon Chang, also May graduate in
chemistry in Arts & Sciences, Allison Karp, a May graduate in biology in Arts &
Sciences, and Esther Koh, a junior studying finance in the Olin School of Business
(not pictured).
PARC and I-CARES award the Certificate in Renewable Energy and the Environment,
providing an opportunity for students to pursue interdisciplinary energy studies to
complement their major or minor coursework. The program combines academic
studies with educational experiences, such as outreach interaction, seminars, hands-
on research and networking opportunities.
For more information about the certificate, visit the PARC website.
(http://parc.wustl.edu/certificate)
Photo credit: Kevin Lowder/WUSTL
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28498.aspx
Music professor and former student featured in festivals this summer
Christopher Stark, assistant professor of music in the College of Arts & Sciences and
composer of contemporary classical music, has two notable performances coming
5. up this summer. Stark’s composition Ignation Exercises will be performed at both
the Artic Philharmonic in Norway and the Aspen Music Festival this August. For
more information, visit here.
Kelly Stathis, Bachelor of Music and former student of Stark, was accepted into the
Atlantic Music Festival Composition Program this summer, where she will have a
new piece premiered at the festival.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28623.aspx
Performing Arts’ McGinley receives award for book
Paige McGinley, assistant professor of performing arts, received the American
Theatre and Drama Society’s 2014 John W. Frick Award for the best book in
American theater and drama for her book, “Staging the Blues: From Tent Shows to
Tourism” (Duke University Press 2014).
McGinley’s research focuses on American theater in the twentieth century with an
emphasis on African American theater. “Staging the Blues,” her first book, explores
the theatrical history of blues performance and the racial politics that surround the
genre.
For more information, visit here.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28579.aspx
Hadley Honored for service
Robyn S. Hadley, associate vice chancellor for students and director of the John B.
Ervin Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis, recently was honored
by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Alumni Association with a 2015
Distinguished Service Medal. Hadley was one of three recipients recognized for
outstanding service to that university.
Hadley graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1985 and has since served on the
university’s Board of Visitors and its alumni association board.
Hadley started volunteering as an undergraduate, helping students to apply and
prepare for college, and she continued that work throughout her academic and
professional career. In 2005, her commitment to education led to the founding of the
“What’s After High School?” program in Burlington, N.C. Hadley has been recognized
by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education for her work in preparing
students for success after high school.
To learn more about Hadley or the Distinguished Service Medal, visit the UNC news
site.
6. http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28545.aspx
Gass awarded medal for novel
World-renowned author William H. Gass, PhD, the David May Distinguished
University Professor Emeritus in the Humanities at Washington University in St.
Louis, recently was awarded the William Dean Howells Medal for his novel “Middle
C.”
The medal is given by the American Academy of Arts and Letters once every five
years for the most distinguished American novel published during that time period.
Previous recipients include John Updike, Eudora Welty and William Faulkner.
Gass taught philosophy for 30 years at the university and also founded and directed
the International Writer’s Center, now known as The Center for the Humanities in
Arts & Sciences. Gass’ writing has received numerous awards and prizes, and he
continues to write prolifically today. “Middle C” is his 15th book.
For more information on Gass or the William Dean Howells Medal, visit theArts &
Sciences website.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/WashU-faculty-diversity-in-color-
2015.aspx
Faculty and staff celebrated in publication on diversity
On May 14th, a new publication, “Who’s Who Diversity in Color,” released its
inaugural edition to citizens of St. Louis. The publication highlights minorities from
the St. Louis region who have positively influenced their workplace or community.
Publisher Ericca Willis stated, “Our differences unite us; for when we can celebrate
that which separates from the norm, we add value to our cultural stance, both
individually and collectively.”
Eight faculty and staff members of Washington University in St. Louis were featured
in the publication. Those featured are:
LaTanya N. Buck, PhD, director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Virginia Braxs, senior lecturer in Spanish in the College of Arts & Sciences
Dedric Carter, PhD, associate provost and associate vice chancellor for
innovation and entrepreneurship
Denise Decou, diversity and inclusion leader at the School of Medicine
Andwele Jolly, manager of business operations for the Divisions of Allergy &
Immunology and of Rheumatology at the School of Medicine
Leah Anne Merrifield, assistant vice chancellor for community engagement
7. Jose Pineda, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and of neurology and
director of the Pediatric Neurocritical Care Program
Jason Purnell, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School
https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28623.aspx
Performing Arts’ McGinley receives award for book
Paige McGinley, assistant professor of performing arts in Arts& Sciencesat Washington
University inSt. Louis, receivedthe AmericanTheatre and Drama Society’s2014 JohnW.
Frick Award for the best book in American theater and drama for her book, “Staging the
Blues: From Tent Shows to Tourism” (Duke University Press2014).
McGinley’sresearchfocuseson American theater in the 20th century with an emphasis on
African-Americantheater. “Staging the Blues,” her first book, exploresthe theatricalhistory
of blues performance and the racial politicsthat surround the genre.
For more information, visit the PerformingArtsDepartment website.
https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/28644.aspx
Center for Humanities announces new grant recipients
The Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciencesat Washington University inSt. Louis has
awarded grants to a number of faculty and graduate students for seminars or focusedreading
and writing groups for the 2015-2016academic year.
The grants can cover speakers, materialsor other expensesdirectly relatedto the groups’
success. The new awards issued for the upcoming academic year are:
Faculty seminar grants
“Memory and Violence,” convenedby AnikaWalke, PhD, assistant professor of
history, and Heidi Kolk, PhD, associate director of the AmericanCulture Studies
program, bothin Arts & Sciences. The three-year seminar will focuson the
intersectionbetween memory and violence asa point of convergence andinteraction
for humanities scholars, social scientists, artists and legal scholars.
Reading-group grants for faculty, graduate students
“Placing Space,” convenedby Anna-RebeccaNowicki, agraduate student in
Germanic languages and literatures, and Erika Rodriguez, a graduate student in
comparative literature. Thisreading group givesan overviewof spatial theory and its
historicalfunction in conjunction with close readings of canonicaltexts.
“Digital Approaches,” convenedby Kenny Gradert, John Ladd and Melanie Walsh, all
graduate students in English. This reading group will focuson projectsrelating to the
use of digital tools in humanities disciplines.
Writing-group grants for faculty, graduate students
8. “The Ancient Mediterranean World,” convenedby Roshan Abraham, PhD, assistant
professor of classicsand of religiousstudies; Karen Acton, PhD, assistant professor of
classics; Nathaniel Jones, PhD, assistant professor of art history and archaeology;
and RyanPlatte, PhD, assistant professor of classics, all in Arts& Sciences. The
writing group aims to create a common space for pre-modern scholars to share their
researchand collaborate in the study of the ancient Mediterranean region.
“MedievalColloquium,” convenedby Daniel Bornstein, PhD, the Stella Koetter
Darrow Professor of Catholic Studies; Jessica Rosenfeld, PhD, associate professor of
English; and Christian Schneider, PhD, assistant professor of German, all in Arts&
Sciences. Thisinterdisciplinary writing group of faculty and graduate students will
host speakersand present their own work.
The center also renewed another six awards. For information on applying for funding, visit
the center’swebsite.
Those interestedin joining a group should contact the appropriate conveners.
9. Asia Extra Supplement
Volunteer Spotlight
Paul Shao, MBA ‘13
Paul Shao’s “brilliant” experience with the Washington University-Fudan University
Executive MBA program fueled his desire to become the new Managing Director of
the program. “This is a program that has potential to grow further in China,” Shao
said. “As I have invested a lot of time in my own learning, I am confident I know this
program well enough to lead the program in China.”
Established in 2002, the program prepares senior-level professionals in China and
other parts of Asia for global leadership. Courses are taught mainly in English by
both Washington University and Fudan University faculty. Classes at held at Fudan
University’s School of Management in Shanghai.
Shao, a graduate with Class 11 in 2013, shared what drew him to the EMBA
Shanghai program: “I wanted to understand business management from a holistic
point of view, rather than a single standpoint of marketing.“
Shao began work with the newest class, class 14, in March. “The biggest challenge
for me is to set a bigger yet achievable vision for the program. The program has
been very successful for the past 13 years, so any effort to bring it to a next level
should be carefully evaluated.” Shao is spot on about the program’s success: in 2014,
the Financial Times ranked the program seventh best worldwide.
Asia Extra Notables
Two companies with WUSTL relations win Arch Grants
Arch Grants is a Missouri not-for-profit corporation that helps to create a more
robust startup culture in St. Louis. Two business startups with direct ties to
Washington University in St. Louis have each received $50,000 from Arch Grant’s
Global Startup Competition to help their companies flourish in their native city.
Pratim Biswas, PhD, the Lucy and Stanley Lopata Professor and chair of the
Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering &
Applied Science, along with doctoral students Jiaxi Fang and Tandeep Chadha,
founded a business called Applied Particle Technology (APT) in 2014. APT provides
air treatment systems in environments that require high efficiency removal of
particles. The system’s innovative filtration technology can also inactivate
pathogens and remove toxic fumes and odors.
10. Alumni of the university Matthew Homann (JD ’93) and Kyle Tabor (MBA ’13)
founded a vastly different service called Invisible Girlfriend helping users avoid the
“social stigma of being single.” Customers can choose their significant other’s name,
age, and interests. Employees from the company then text the customers, simulating
conversations that customers can use as proof of the relationship to show to their
family and friends.
New Master of Social Policy and Master of Arts Dual Degree Offered by WUSTL
and Fudan University
Students will soon have the opportunity to gain a global perspective on social and
policy issues through a partnership between Washington University in St. Louis and
Fudan University. Graduates of the new dual-degree program will receive a Master
of Arts in a specific field from Fudan University’s School of Social Development and
Public Policy and a Master of Social Policy from Washington University’s Brown
School.
The program’s combination of training in a specific discipline and development of
skills in social policy analysis ensures that graduates have the necessary knowledge
to advance social welfare and implement policy change. Students will study in-
residence at the Brown School for twelve months and complete six additional
courses at Fudan University.
Engineering’s Lu named inaugural Fullgraf Professor
Chenyang Lu, PhD, professor of computer science and engineering in the School of
Engineering & Applied Science, has been named the inaugural Fullgraf Professor at
Washington University in St. Louis.
Lu’s endowed position was made possible by a gift from Charles M. Fullgraf, a
Washington University alumnus who had a long career as an engineer, researcher,
division manager, group vice president and director for Procter & Gamble. Fullgraf
was an innovative researcher and business leader and an honored alumnus of the
university, receiving both a Distinguished Alumni Award and an Alumni
Achievement Award.
Lu’s research interests include real-time systems, wireless sensor networks and
cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and their applications in areas
including health care, resilient civil infrastructure and smart homes. He also directs
the Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (CPSL) at Washington University. Lu has
made numerous pioneering contributions to the field of wireless health, including
the development of one of the world’s first large-scale clinical monitoring systems
that uses wireless sensors to collect vital signs from hospital patients.
First U.S.-India joint EMBA program begins
11. Washington University in St. Louis and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
(IIT Bombay) partnered to create the Executive MBA program in Mumbai, India. The
18-month program began April 22nd, 2015 and is the only one in the world to
confer a degree from both an Indian and an American university.
The program is modeled after Washington University's joint EMBA program
with Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Students are senior-level working
professionals that can apply the knowledge gained from the program to their
companies in real time. Courses are taught four days per month by world-
renowned faculty from IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management and
Washington University's Olin Business School. The program ends with a two-week
capstone experience at Washington University.
Engineering’s Genin receives prestigious award from Chinese government
Guy M. Genin, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering
& Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a Yangtze
River Scholar by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
This is the highest award given to an individual in higher education by the country’s
Ministry of Education. Genin will receive the title of Yangtze River Chaired Professor
at Xi’an Jiaotong University in Xi’an, China and a monetary prize valued at nearly $1
million in U.S. dollars. The award will also allow expansion of the collaboration
between Xi’an Jiaotong University and Washington University. Only a handful of
people who were not born in China have ever been honored with this prestigious
award.
Researchers’ plans for Nepal altered after earthquake
Three Washington University in St. Louis researchers have put their studies on hold
to focus on relief after the devastating earthquake hit Nepal in April.
Geoff Childs, PhD, associate professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, and E.A.
Quinn, PhD, assistant professor of anthropology, were scheduled to fly to Nepal just
days after the quake hit. They intended to begin five weeks of field research on how
life at high altitudes influences infant health and development.
Shanta Pandey, PhD, professor at the Brown School and a native of Nepal, was in
Kathmandu on April 25 when the initial quake hit. She was in Nepal to make a
conference presentation on ways to engage the community to empower women in
Nepal.
Pandey boarded a flight for home five days after the quake, and Childs and Quinn
have postponed their research until November 2015.
12. “I’d love to be there for them, but right now, the last thing they need is another
foreigner to house, another mouth to feed,” Childs said.
Instead, the researchers are putting their time into relief efforts for the country.
Pandey encourages supporting non-governmental organizations with staff in Nepal,
such as the United Nation’s Population Fund or the American Nepal Medical
Foundation. Childs has been working with Nepal Seeds, a nonprofit group that he
co-founded years ago.
13. Washington People Profiles
Washington People: Andy Maus
Fromthe mailroomto the medical school
For undergraduates, receiving an e-mail or text message with “You have received a
package,” in the subject line can be enough to brighten even the worst case of
Monday blues.
Andy Maus was the man behind those messages.
From January 2012 through June of this year, Maus, 27, worked in the South 40
mailroom located in Hitzeman Hall on the campus of Washington University in St.
Louis, where he received, organized and shelved packages for freshman and
sophomore students. He took over the e-mail and text message alert system after
about a year, when he said his boss, Peggy Smith, realized he actually knew how to
use a computer.
With control over the alert system, Maus could personalize his messages to remind
students to bundle up during winter months or let them know he was scanning after
hours if they still wanted their packages. His favorite part of the job had nothing to
do with the mail or the computers, however.
“After starting, I quickly realized that I saw thousands of people a day at peak times.
It was great! I loved getting to talk to students — it kept me feeling young after I
graduated,” Maus said with a laugh.
Maus graduated from the University of Missouri in December of 2010, where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in biology while playing baritone in the marching band
and throwing around a football with his friends on weekends.
Working in the South 40 mailroom wasn’t his first stop after studying his organic
chemistry books, however. After graduating from Mizzou, Maus took a job at
Monsanto in February 2011 before settling in later that year at the McDonnell
Genome Institute, where he says he operated a genome-sequencing machine.
So how did he go from DNA analysis to weighing packages?
Although Maus was one of the lucky undergraduates to get a job in his field of
interest after graduation, recession and budget cuts soon got the best of him. He
searched for another biology related job, but when nothing turned up, he
reconsidered his options.
14. “A lot of my family work for WashU — my uncle and aunt work here, my sister
works at the medical school and my dad works in purchasing,” he said.
Maus’ father, Gary Maus, contract manager liaison for purchasing services, told him
about the open position in the South 40 mailroom. Though it was vastly different
from what he had previously done, Maus applied for the job.
“The best part about working for the university is the benefits,” Maus said. “It was
either start all over somewhere else, or take a job that wasn’t necessarily what I was
interested in and keep my benefits.”
In January 2012, Maus officially swapped his lab coat for his mailroom uniform. He
remained positive, however. “I’ve never had a job — and I’ve had some weird jobs—
that I didn’t enjoy doing. The first job I ever had was pushing carts at Sam’s Club,
and I loved it. If I could make a career out of pushing carts, I would do it.”
Although it wasn’t quite Sam’s Club and nothing like the Genome Institute, Maus
ended up loving the South 40 mailroom.
“I was like Santa Claus every day of the year,” he said, ”Everyone loves getting
packages.”
Maus gave students more than just care-packages from their parents, however.
Being only a few years out of college himself, Maus tried to offer as much advice to
students as he could.
“Number one: Don’t be so cocky,” he said. “I’m pretty blunt about that. Now that
you’re here, you’re one of 8,000 other kids just like you. You’re not that special.”
Most of all, though, Maus wanted students to enjoy the time they have here.
“You know, you can study your books, but also try and have some fun, too,” he said.
“I always try to harp on that, as much as I don’t think parents would like it. You have
to have someone telling you that—it’s much more about the experience than
anything else.”
While Maus has enjoyed his time in the mailroom, this past June he returned to his
undergraduate roots when he was offered a position as a clinical research
coordinator at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
According to Maus, he works under “the man in multiple myleloma,” Ravi Vij, MD,
MBA professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology and a medical oncologist
with Siteman Cancer Center.
15. Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer. Unfortunately, so far it
is incurable. However, researchers like Vij have been working towards advances in
therapy to prolong and improve the quality of patients’ lives.
Dr Vij and his colleagues are overseeing a multitude of different types of clinical
trials for patients with multiple myeloma. After patients are diagnosed with multiple
myeloma, they are referred to Maus, who presents and explains the different studies
they qualify for. After that, Maus is responsible for making sure patients get all their
blood work done and attend all their appointments.
“Just like in the mailroom, interacting with people is the best part of the job for me,”
he said. “I go in and talk to patients about the general procedure, but the rest of the
time I just sit and joke around with them. They don’t want to just be a patient
number; they want to be a person. So that’s how I treat them.”
Maus says he’s thoroughly enjoying the job and leaves work every day feeling
positive that he impacted someone’s life. But he can still commiserate with students
on their pre-med tracks.
“Right now I feel like I don’t know anything—but that just comes with being new,”
he said. “I’ll learn more. I just need to go back to my biology textbooks.”
Incoming freshmen who have yet to receive Maus’ wisdom and upperclassmen who
have formed close friendships with the “big brother of the mailroom” shouldn’t get
discouraged at Maus’s absence—he might even be back to talk about his research in
the fall.
“I’m going to miss the students,” he said. “I’m going to miss the job. But I’ll be back
in August. After hours, when I get off work at 9 o’clock, maybe I’ll drive down and
scan packages. You guys will always be buying stuff, and no one else wants to come
in after hours. But I’d love to.”
16. Hometown News
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HEADLINE: FIRST MIDDLE LAST earns undergraduate degree from Washington
University in St. Louis
FIRST MIDDLE LAST, PARENT RELATION of PARENTS’ NAMES of CITY, STATE
(ZIP), earned an undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis on
May 15. LAST graduated LATIN HONORS with a DEGREE in MAJOR/MINOR.
OTHER HONORS
LAST was among the more than 2,800 students who received degrees at the
university's 154rd Commencement ceremony, which was held in Brookings
Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus. Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, who has
directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever
made, delivered the Commencement address. Burns, referred to by The New York
Times as "the most accomplished documentary filmmaker of his generation,"
received an honorary doctor of humanities degree from the university.
LAST graduated from HIGH SCHOOL in HIGH SCHOOL GRAD YEAR.
Washington University is counted among the world's leaders in teaching and
research, and it draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more
than 120 nations. The total student body is more than 14,000 undergraduate,
graduate and professional students.
The approximately 3,400 faculty teach in seven schools: Arts & Sciences, Brown
School of Social Work, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts,
School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law and School of Medicine.
Twenty-four Nobel laureates have been associated with Washington University,
with eight of those doing the major portion of their award-winning work at the
university itself.
The university offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to
bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and
interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and
individualized programs.
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hometown newspaper.
Commencement: May (Undergraduate and Graduate students), December
(Undergraduate and Graduate) and August.
Dean’s list for all five undergraduate colleges Arts & Sciences, , Olin Business School,
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts (Art and Architecture,) School of
Engineering & Applied Science
Freshmen scholarships: 21 scholarships and separate releases for students who
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