Washington University’s Village East apartments certified LEED Silver
David KilperVillage East student apartment buildingWashington University in St. Louis’ Village East student apartment building has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Village East is the first LEED-certified residence hall and third LEED-certified building on the university’s Danforth Campus.
Obituary: Fairbanks, 85
Anne Ross Fairbanks, instructor and then assistant professor of health and physical education from 1947-1951, died June 18, 2009, after a brief illness. She was 85.
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Arthur elected president of IT association
Matthew Arthur, director of incident communications solutions, has been named president-elect of the Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA). Arthur, who will serve as president-elect of ACUTA in 2009-2010, will be president in 2010-11. “ACUTA has always been a great resource for Washington University and higher education as a whole,” Arthur […]
Shimabukuro named director of admissions
Julie Shimabukuro, formerly director of international recruitment, has been named director of admissions.
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Bring a reusable cup or water bottle for drinks; use real silverware and plates.
A rare gift
Photo by Robert BostonNicholas Oliver Davidson, M.D., says his father, an anesthesiologist, was a big influence on his decision to go into medicine. But even before earning his medical degree, Davidson, professor of medicine and of developmental biology and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, had his sights set on a career in research.
Obituary: Gulbransen, professor emeritus of metallurgy, 88
Leonard B. Gulbransen, Ph.D., professor emeritus of metallurgy, died May 27, 2009. He was 88.
Obituary: Trebilcot, professor emerita and co-founder of women’s studies, 76
Joyce Trebilcot, Ph.D., professor emerita of philosophy and of women’s studies, both in Arts & Sciences, and co-founder of WUSTL’s women’s studies program, died May 27, 2009. She was 76.
Goodbye, old friend
Photo by David KilperCrews begin to demolish the exterior of Wohl Student Center the morning of June 15. Dedicated in 1960, the Wohl Center was located in the heart of the South 40 and housed Bear’s Den, Center Court dining facilities, student mailboxes and other student services.
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