Volume 26, No. 13, November 16, 2001
Peck: To conclude deanship in 2003 |
Search initiated for Peck's successor; Chancellor appoints committee to find, recommend candidatesA search committee to identify candidates for the position of executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine has been appointed by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. William A. Peck, M.D., who has led the University's medical enterprises since 1989, has announced his plans to conclude his deanship, effective June 30, 2003. At that time, Peck plans to continue his association with the University as professor of medicine. The 14-member search committee will be chaired by Richard H. Gelberman, M.D., the Fred C. Reynolds Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and head of that department. "Bill Peck is without a doubt one of the most effective leaders in the history of American medical education, and his tenure as dean and executive vice chancellor reflects exceptionally well by all measures on what is one of the finest medical schools in the world," Wrighton said. "Finding his successor will be a challenge for the University, but I believe that the search committee's advice and support will be vital factors in recommending outstanding candidates. "I am delighted that Bill will continue his distinguished contributions as one of our most outstanding faculty members." |
| 100 hours of lacrosse Juniors Elliot Stephenson (left) and Bob Dudley get in a little practice time during their shift of the club lacrosse team's fund-raiser. Team members, working in shifts of at least two, played lacrosse for 100 straight hours Nov. 5-9 between Graham Chapel and Olin Library to raise money for their spring break trip, during which they will play a series of games in the southern United States. The club team, now in its fourth year, competes in the U.S. Lacrosse Intercollegiate Associates conference, which consists of 129 teams nationwide from NCAA divisions I, II and III. The sport is gaining popularity, and the University's team has grown to more than 30 members since its inception. |
Children's brain images lend insightsBy Gila Z. Reckess Brain imaging works well in children, too, according to new research in the School of Medicine. The results are good news both for scientists studying brain development and for pediatric patients with neurological problems, said principal investigator Bradley L. Schlaggar, M.D., Ph.D., instructor of neurology and pediatrics. "Most researchers assume that you can't use imaging techniques to directly compare kids and adults, and that kids won't sit still long enough to get accurate images," Schlaggar said. "We took that as more of an empirical question: Can you image kids as readily as adults? We found that yes, we can." |
Schlaggar: Studies kids' brain scans |
Physical, mental health stressed after Sept. 11By Neil Schoenherr Since the events of Sept. 11, much of America has been concerned about the possibility of more attacks --including biological terrorism. People are wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their families from anthrax and other forms of bioterrorism. "Many people will have a natural inclination, if they develop a fever, muscle aches, fatigue and/or cough, to think they have anthrax when the symptoms may actually be due to a common virus like cold or flu," said Laurie Reitman, M.D., director of the Student Health and Counseling Service. |
Reitman: Directs student health |
Faculty Resource Directory being compiledBy Neil Schoenherr The Residential Life Academic Success Committee, made up of residential advisers (RAs) and residential college directors (RCDs), is planning to create a Faculty Resource Directory that will list faculty members, their areas of academic specialty and their hobbies. The goal of the directory is to create a resource that will help RAs and RCDs identify faculty members who are willing to lend their talents to enhance a wide array of programs in the residential colleges, said RJ Holmes, RCD of Koenig and Liggett residence halls and chair of the Academic Success Committee. Holmes said he is hoping the directory will be released in January. |
Faculty reception Nov. 28 to learn moreBy Neil Schoenherr The reception will be a way for interested faculty members to meet the student representatives of the Academic Success Committee and learn more about how the South 40 is working to integrate academic and residential living. Faculty members also will be given an opportunity to include their information in the Faculty Resource Directory. After the reception, students will be leading tours of programming and classroom spaces available on the South 40. Contact RJ Holmes --935-8294 or rjholmes@restech.wustl.edu --to make a reservation. |
Happy ThanksgivingThe Record will not be published next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Look for a new issue Nov. 30 |