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Stories of Incredible People, Research, Learning, and Leadership Happening in Arts & Sciences

Keith Hengen, assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, collects more than 20 terabytes of data a day. Through big data, new technology and good coffee, Hengen has set out to discover how systems of neurons interact. And, in doing so, he created a new sort of workspace that is both functional and fun.

3.20.18

From ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton’

3.20.18 | Arts & Humanities, Campus Life

Oskar Eustis, one of the most admired figures in contemporary American theater, will present the annual Helen Clanton Morrin Lecture March 26 for the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences.

3.20.18

Finding 'Common Ground'

3.20.18 | Arts & Humanities, Campus Life

When words fail and argument falls short, art and performance can help reframe important questions. On March 24, three campus choreographers will explore issues of culture, identity and social justice in the dance concert “Common Ground.”

3.15.18

Global warming focus of 2018 McDonnell lecture

3.15.18 | Natural Sciences & Math, Campus Life

S. George Philander, one of the world’s leading experts on climate and the interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, will deliver two talks March 28 and 29 as part of the McDonnell Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Washington University in St. Louis’ McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences.

3.12.18

Education leader to discuss using hip-hop culture to reach African-American students

3.12.18 | Campus Life

Gloria Ladson-Billings, president of the National Academy of Education, will discuss “Hip Hop/Hip Hope: The (R)Evolution of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy” as part of the Edward and Ilene Lowenthal Lecture Series at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Anheuser-Busch Hall’s Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.

3.8.18

Students to build homes, make connections

3.8.18 | Giving, Campus Life

Washington University in St. Louis junior Sarah Small can’t wire a socket or install a toilet. But this spring break, she will be part of a team of 16 students from the university’s Habitat for Humanity chapter building a home in Georgia. Small will capture the experience on the university’s Instagram account.

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WashU Spaces: Keith Hengen

From ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton’

Finding 'Common Ground'

Global warming focus of 2018 McDonnell lecture

Education leader to discuss using hip-hop culture to reach African-American students

Students to build homes, make connections

Van Engen organizes ‘Religion and Politics in Early America’ conference

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