Staff Day 2008 offers an array of activities

Photo by Kevin LowderPrize drawings, golf and campus tours are just a few of the many activities offered at Staff Day May 19, a day-long celebration organized by the Office of Human Resources to recognize Danforth Campus staff members and show the University’s appreciation for their work throughout the year.

Doctor and soldier

Photo by Robert BostonDaniel P. Gillen, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology and director of Trauma Anesthesia Services, is a doctor, and he’s also a brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve.

Construction update

Construction Update is published periodically and provides information about the progress of major building and renovation projects. Information is provided to the Record by facilities management.

Got milk?

Photo by Joe AngelesTony Knowlton, mechanic in Facilities Yellow Zone, and his daughter, Sarah, 11, test breakfast cereal in Busch Hall during the “Soggy Cereal and the Scientific Method” session at Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work day celebration April 24.

Of note

Robert E. Blankenship, Ph.D., Thomas K. Croat, Ph.D., Jacqueline E. Payton, M.D., Ph.D., Frank Stadermann, Ph.D., Luis H. Zayas, Ph.D., and more…

Outstanding students honored with award, scholarships by Women’s Society

The Women’s Society of Washington University honored the legacy of two of the University’s most revered women — Elizabeth Gray Danforth and Harriet K. Switzer — at its annual meeting April 16. The society presented the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award and two Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarships to three exemplary college students at the Formal Lounge of the Ann Whitney Olin Women’s Building.

Hoffner named assistant vice chancellor for operations

Steven P. Hoffner has accepted the position of assistant vice chancellor for operations, announced Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for administration. Hoffner will be responsible for University Police, Parking & Transportation Services, Food Services, Whittemore House and summer conference operations.

A student’s best friend

Photo by David KilperDe-Stress Fest ’08, held April 16 in Bowles Plaza on the Danforth Campus, proved to be a popular diversion from the rigorous demands of the academic year’s final weeks.

Of note

Brian Allan, Timothy M. Lohman, Ph.D., Yoram Rudy, Ph.D.. and Karen Wooley, Ph.D.
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