 With mighty mechanical jaws, this euphemistically named "Universal Processor" gnaws away at Mudd Hall during the building's demolition, which began in mid-June. Demolition work continues as well on Shepley Residence Hall in preparation for new South 40 construction. (See story) |
Stiritz gift endows professorship, stresses value of feminist thoughtA major gift from a student of women's studies at Washington University and her husband will create the first endowed professorship in women's studies and will considerably strengthen the popular academic program in Arts and Sciences. Susan Stiritz, a candidate for a Ph.D. in English literature and a graduate certificate in women's studies, said she proposed the gift to the University because a course in women's studies taught by Helen Power, Ph.D., senior lecturer and coordinator of the Women's Studies Program, had convinced her of the value of feminist thought and pedagogy. "Women's studies courses demonstrate," she said, "that when women's concerns and contributions move into the foreground of intellectual investigation, traditional understandings give way to new vistas. I wanted to help Washington University offer this creative, revisionary way of thinking to more students." Susan Stiritz's initial gift of $1 million to fund the Susan E. and William P. Stiritz Distinguished Professorship was followed by a $500,000 challenge grant by her husband, St. Louis business executive William Stiritz. "The world is better off when women's voices are attended to," he said. "Washington University's leadership in women's studies gratifies the whole community." The $500,000 that will be raised to meet the challenge will establish a Women's Studies Fund for general support of the program, including conferences, audiovisual materials, speakers, scholarships and research. The endowment also includes an additional $500,000 anonymous bequest designated for library holdings in women's studies. |
Quatrano named new biology chair | |
 Ralph S. Quatrano |
Ralph S. Quatrano, Ph.D., editor-in-chief of the journal The Plant Cell and formerly John N. Couch Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, assumed duties as the new chair of biology in Arts and Sciences July 1 and became the second holder of the Spencer T. Olin Professorship in Arts and Sciences at Washington University, according to Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor and dean of Arts and Sciences. The first holder of the Olin Professorship is Douglass North, Ph.D., professor of economics. Quatrano will replace Oscar P. Chilson, Ph.D., as biology chair. Chilson remains as professor of biology. "Washington University is very pleased to have an educator and researcher of Dr. Quatrano's international stature lead our biology department in these exciting times," Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton said. "The entire University community welcomes Dr. Quatrano and looks forward to working with him." |
Ellis legacies 'set in stone' | |
| From a "boss" in his likeness adorning Anheuser-Busch Hall to an endowed scholarship bearing his name, the legacies of former School of Law Dean Dorsey D. Ellis Jr., J.D., have been set in stone. Ellis was honored for more than a decade of service to the law school at a celebration June 26 at the Ritz Carlton. Ellis, who joined the school as dean in 1987, stepped down June 30. Citing Ellis' leadership at the school, the Board of Trustees in a formal proclamation called for the display of a boss in Ellis' likeness. Ellis' wide-ranging contributions included his efforts toward strengthening both the faculty and student body, building alumni relations, successfully completing the $20 million Building for a New Century Campaign, creating Anheuser-Busch Hall and furthering interdepartmental partnerships. |
 A "boss" or likeness, sculpted in stone, will be installed on the School of Law's Anheuser-Busch Hall to honor Dorsey D. Ellis Jr., former dean. |
Technology transfer policy will help convert research to public benefit |
The committee, appointed by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and chaired by Jerome R. Cox Jr., Sc.D., worked closely with Theodore J. Cicero, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research, to develop the policy. It replaced guidelines that were drafted in 1971. "There have been many new developments in technology transfer since the early 1970s," said Cox, professor of cell biology and physiology, of biological and biomedical engineering and the Harold B. and Adelaide G. Welge Professor of Computer Science. "Our main goal was to update the policy to cover not only patents but also other intellectual property being investigated by researchers at Washington University." Cicero said he believes the new policy will make the University's position regarding technology transfer a lot clearer and will define the responsibilities and role of the Center of Technology Management. The center opened in September 1997 to facilitate technology transfer. Cox and Cicero stressed that the revised policy, drawn up by faculty from the Hilltop and Medical campuses, has a provision for a faculty oversight committee that will give advice on any future policy or guideline changes. Technology transfer refers to the formal transferring of new scientific discoveries and intellectual property into commercial products and services. One way that universities transfer technology is through patenting and licensing new innovations. |
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