“Faces of Hope” applications due Feb. 2

The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites students, faculty and staff to participate in its Faces of Hope event, a celebration of civic engagement and community service at WUSTL.

Of note

Himadri B. Pakrasi, Ph.D., Michelle L.E. Powers, M.D., Carol Woods, Ph.D., Ken Ludmerer, M.D.

Campus Watch

The following incidents were reported to University Police Jan. 20-26. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Jan. 21 3:09 p.m. — A person […]

The Many Faces of Biblical Humor

To most, the Bible is a somber work, full of serious melodramas and powerful, piercing language. To David A. Peters, Ph.D., the Bible indeed is a beautiful work that is sprinkled liberally with rollicking humor. Peters’ book — “The Many Faces of Biblical Humor” — backs his claim.

Washington University Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct governs “members of the University community”: employees, volunteers and those who do business with the University.

Nominations sought for Gloria White award

Do you have a colleague on staff that goes above and beyond to help students, faculty or fellow staff members? Help WUSTL recognize that employee’s efforts by nominating him or her for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award. Nominations are due Feb. 20.

Inclement weather information

Should weather conditions create potentially hazardous travel conditions, Washington University will evaluate the situation and take into consideration the safety of the faculty, staff and students as well as the services that must be provided despite the inclement weather.

Obituary: Gaines, former commencement director, 86

Genevieve L. “Jean” Gaines, who served Washington University for more than 55 years in roles ranging from a secretary to administrative assistant to associate registrar and lastly as director of commencement, died Dec. 17, 2008. She was 86. Gaines retired from the University in 2002, having served under six chancellors, beginning with Nobel laureate Arthur […]
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