The Record

Vol. 21 No. 34 July 24, 1997

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Freshman students determining bacteria concentration in culture sample

Early research

Washington University Prefreshman Program participants Autumn Rabe of Upland, Calif., and Richard Souvenir of Skokie, Ill., work together to determine the concentration of bacteria in a culture sample during an orientation laboratory in Room 125 Rebstock Hall. The annual summer program offers select students with interests in the life sciences an early opportunity to work and study at Washington University before beginning their freshman year in the fall. This year, 18 participants were selected from 275 applicants to work with University mentors in a variety of research situations from mid-June through early August. Funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the four-year-old program is directed by Elaine Alexander, assistant outreach coordinator in the Department of Biology in Arts and Sciences. (see story)

Photo by David Kilper.

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News

* Congress mulls education provisions in tax bill
* International study sites added to Olin program
* Traveling is serious business for undergraduate
* Academic challenge draws young students to summer program
* Manchester Road is an avenue of learning for architecture students
* Webmaster Miller oversees link to campus community, world
* Special Section: Surfing Washington University's Web sites
* Two University administrators plan for retirement
* Gerhild Williams named special assistant to the chancellor for academic affairs
* Hilltop Cashiering Office to close July 25
* Days of Caring
* Green parking cheaper, more abundant
* Special Section: Washington University's Drug Policy Statement
* Correction
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Medical Update

* Alcohol-impaired gene linked to fetal alcohol syndrome
* Kelly will direct new cardiovascular research center
* Volunteers needed for birth-control study
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Washington People

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For The Record

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* Gruia-Catalin Roman named chair of computer science department
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Obituaries

* Harriet M. Solomon, administrative assistant
* Ruth Silberberg, professor emeritus of pathology
* Lincoln B. Spiess, professor emeritus of music
* William A. Maurer, former personnel officer
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