Washington University Record, February 21, 2003

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Medical News: Researchers decipher Q Assembly Series: Economy, stock market Washington People: Mae Gordon cause of parasite's worldwide spread O experts gather Feb. 26 at Graham Chapel finds satisfaction in hard work 8 Feb. 21,2003 Volume 27 No. 21 Washington University in St Louis Campaign tops $1.3 billion goal deserving young man or woman leaders from across the country University to continue efforts will ever have to turn down the Campaign FOR — carefully examined each area opportunity for a Washington Washington of the University. They identified University education because he University more than $1.5 billion in high- to fund remaining objectives or she doesn't have the money; A PARTNERSHIPW FOR THE JlU CENTURY priority needs and opportunities • New academic initiatives; for necessary for the University to BY MARVIN R. MEINZ the more than 80,000 alumni and example, in cancer research at the Advanced Medicine, and reconfig- maximize its service both to its friends who are already partici- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at ured and refurbished Bixby and students and the wider world When the University officially pating in the campaign, we have the School of Medicine and Givens halls. early in the 21st century. closed the books on the reached this impressive milestone Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in inter- "Much has already been Trustees then decided to 2002 calendar year, gifts and 18 months ahead of schedule. national law at the Whitney R. accomplished," Wrighton said, launch the Campaign for Wash- commitments to the Campaign for "And we are most grateful." Harris Institute for Global Legal "but there are high priorities we ington University to secure the Washington University totaled The early impact of gifts and Studies in the School of Law, in set in Project 21 that are still to be necessary resources to address $1,303,616,843 — some $3 million commitments to the campaign biomedical engineering, in fully funded. As my predecessor those priorities. more than the $1.3 billion goal of are benefiting both the Hilltop American Culture Studies in Arts Bill Danforth often said, A great "The importance of this cam- the campaign that is scheduled to and the Medical campuses. & Sciences, and in visual arts and university is a work in progress.' paign is not in the dollars raised, run until June 30, 2004. Among the many examples are: design; and That is certainly the case at but in the opportunities it is Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton • 115 new endowed professor- • New construction and reno- Washington University." opening up to our students and said, "Thanks to the leadership of ships that are helping the vation of existing facilities to sup- Project 21, started in 1993, was faculty," emphasized Trustee Sam Sam Fox and John McDonnell, co- University to attract and retain port teaching, research and schol- the most intensive planning Fox, chairman and chief executive chairs of the campaign, and the outstanding senior and junior arship; for example, the new process ever undertaken by the officer of Harbour Group Ltd., members of the Campaign Steering scholars and teachers; Charles F. Knight Executive University. The Board of Trustees, who is heading the public phase Committee, to the enthusiastic • $143.1 million in new Education Center, Uncas A. deans, faculty and the National of the campaign. efforts of our many volunteers, and endowment for scholarships and Whitaker Hall for Biomedical Councils — made up of some 300 "The dollars are only enablers; to the unprecedented generosity of fellowships to help ensure that no Engineering, the Center for alumni, academics and corporate See Campaign, Page 6 Hypertension Possible new mechanism discovered BY DARRELL E. WARD treatment for that individual." Blood pressure is the force Genetic differences that prevent exerted by the blood against tiny blood vessels from relax- artery walls. Nearly one in four ing. may be one reason why some adults in the United States is esti- people have high blood pressure, mated to have above-normal or hypertension, according to blood pressure. research led by scientists in the The condition is most com- School of Medicine. mon in African-Americans and The findings are published in the elderly. Uncontrolled high the February issue of the Journal blood pressure greatly increases of Clinical Investigation. risk of stroke, atherosclerosis, "These findings provide new heart attack and kidney failure, insights into the cause of hyper- and it can aggravate symptoms of tension and how normal blood diabetes. pressure is regulated," said lead Several classes of drugs are investigator Kendall J. Blumer, available to treat high blood pres- Ph.D., professor of cell biology sure, but there is no way to deter- and physiology. "This may lead to mine which drug will best help a way of determining the under- particular patients because the Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton (right) presents Elizabeth (Ibby) Danforth with a memento during a lying cause of a person's hyper- underlying cause of the disease is Feb. 17 ceremony at Harbison House that honored her and husband William H. Danforth (left), recipi- tension and the most effective See Hypertension, Page 6 ents of the Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award. Selection committee chair Lou Fusz Jr. looks on. Danf orths receive Harris community service award BY BARBARA REA with the Harris' stipulations. plary generosity." William Danforth, chancellor The Women's Society of The Jane and Whitney Harris emeritus and vice chairman of Washington University (WSWU) St. Louis Community Service the Board of Trustees, said, "Ibby established its scholarship fund in Award, a generous and unique act and I are very honored. Our good 1976 to benefit community col- of philanthropy that provides friends Jane Harris and Whitney lege transfer students. In 1995, financial support for area charita- Harris set the example for this the fund was named in honor of ble organizations, has been prize. They tirelessly worked Elizabeth Danforth as an expres- awarded this year to Elizabeth together as a team for the benefit sion of gratitude for all she did as (Ibby) and William H. Danforth of St. Louis and for countless the University's "first lady" during and will support The Women's other worthy causes. That is why the 24 years that her husband Society of Washington this award means so much." served as its chancellor. University's Elizabeth Gray The award and prize were pre- Indeed, the award is a fitting Danforth Scholarship Fund. sented by Chancellor Mark S. tribute to a St. Louisan who has In 1999, Whitney and the late Wrighton and selection commit- done so much for many civic, Jane Harris established an annual tee chair Lou Fusz Jr. at a ceremo- educational and cultural organi- gift to a St. Louis husband and ny Feb. 17 at Harbison House, at zations in her hometown. wife who are dedicated to which both Whitney and his wife, Elizabeth Danforth has been a Bridging GAPS Joyce Divine (left), graduate student in bio- improving the St. Louis region. the former Anna Galakatos, were loyal alumna of John Burroughs chemistry and Graduate-Professional Council president, receives a Bridges Award for Student Leadership from The cash prize of $25,000 is desig- present. School and has served as a mem- Bridging GAPS committee member Gloria Fawcett Feb. 12 at nated to an organization of the ber of its board of trustees and its During the presentation, the Second Annual Bridging GAPS Forum and Awards alumni board, receiving the John couple's choosing. Wrighton said: "We are delighted Ceremony. Bridging GAPS was designed to recognize and pro- The University is charged with that the selection committee Burroughs Outstanding Alumni mote communication and collaboration between graduate stu- administering the awards pro- chose Bill and Ibby Danforth, Award in 1989. In addition, she is dents and graduate and professional schools at the University. gram, and it is open to all hus- whose extraordinary acts of gen- past president of the Wellesley Divine was recognized for her campus-wide leadership involv- band-wife couples in the St. Louis erosity are legendary, even in a Club of St. Louis and received her ing GPC, Bridging GAPS and the Frequent Fitness Program. metropolitan area, in accordance city known for its citizens' exem- See Harris, Page 7 2 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS WUSTL joins other schools in supporting affirmative action Washington University is factors that contribute to each one of 37 private colleges student's perspective and en- and universities nation- riches interactions among stu- wide to join Carnegie Mellon dents. ... University in filing an amicus "For Amici, the essential ques- curiae (friend of the court) brief tion is whether our nation desires to the US. Supreme Court in significant inclusion of African support of the University of Americans, Latinos and Native Michigan and the right of univer- Americans in selective colleges sities and colleges to consider and universities. If so, Amici race or ethnicity as one among respectfully submit this com- many factors in the selection of pelling goal cannot be achieved students for admission. without some consideration of The institutions filing the race in the selection of students brief argue that doing so is essen- for admission...

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