Author: Jessica Daues

Courtesy PhotoFifteen years into his career as a dentist, Charles F. Hildebolt quit to go back to school and try something else. Now Hildebolt, Ph.D., is professor of radiology at the School of Medicine and adjunct professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences.

Washington University PhotoChancellor Mark S. Wrighton and WUSTL Trustee David P. Conner present Lee Seng Tee, director of the Lee Group of Companies, with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in Singapore June 12. Lee, who is recognized internationally as a successful business executive, major philanthropist and patron of the arts, could not attend Commencement ceremonies at WUSTL because of health reasons.

An up-to-date version of Washington University’s Danforth Campus Employee Handbook is available online at the WUSTL Human Resources Web site. This online version replaces the hard-copy version of the handbook from November 2002. To help make the most up-to-date information accessible to all Danforth Campus employees, the most current version of the handbook will be […]

Men’s tennis players bested in championships Sophomore John Watts’ and junior Charlie Cutler’s run through the 2008 NCAA Division III singles championships ended May 17 in Lewiston, Maine, as Watts lost in the semifinals and Cutler fell in the quarterfinals. Watts finished the season with 28-6 overall. Cutler, who was making his second appearance in […]

University College — the adult, continuing-education division of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis — will host “Party with a Purpose” from 5:30-8 p.m. June 25 at The Grind, located at 4239 Lindell Blvd. The event, which is free and open to the public, offers partygoers the opportunity to learn about University College as they enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, mingle with current students, alumni, staff and faculty and network with like-minded individuals interested in enhancing their education.

Edward Frank Berg, M.D., assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences since 1972, died Friday, May 30, 2008. He was 69.

Sue Hosack was recognized with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award in a May 19 ceremony in Edison Theatre as part of the annual Staff Day activities. As director of the Office of Student Records, Hosack fosters an environment that encourages friendly customer service and a staff that responds quickly and professionally to requests.

Photo by Joe AngelesFrom the beginning, Bears volleyball coach Rich Luenemann has immersed himself in recruiting students first, athletes second.

Washington University has awarded four Bear Cub Fund grants totaling $150,000 to support innovative research projects that could be attractive for licensing by commercial entities or serve as the foundation for a start-up company.

Sophomore John Watts’ and junior Charlie Cutler’s run through the 2008 NCAA Division III singles championships ended May 17 in Lewiston, Maine, as Watts lost in the semifinals and Cutler fell in the quarterfinals. Watts finished the season with 28-6 overall. Cutler, who was making his second appearance in the singles draw after losing in […]