Author: Gerry Everding

As one of the world’s leading experts on literacy and spelling development, Rebecca A. Treiman has spent more than two decades finding order in the perceived chaos of the English language. “The English writing system is often considered to be chaotic and hard to learn,” said Treiman, Ph.D., the Burke & Elizabeth High Baker Professor […]

Bankruptcy, labor markets and auction theory will be among the topics discussed Nov. 5-7 as Washington University hosts the Fall 2004 Midwest International Economics and Economic Theory Meetings. More than 100 scholars are expected to attend the event, which features a packed, three-day schedule of research presentations in Eliot Hall.

The following is a sampling of news stories about the debate at Washington University.

Joe Angeles / WUSTL PhotoStudent Union President David Ader at Wednesday’s press conference.The Washington University Athletic Complex is continuing its transformation from sports venue to “town hall” for the second presidential debate on, Oct. 8. In the second of a series of media briefings, university administrators and students provided updates on debate preparations, security issues, student-organized events and efforts to mobilize young voters.

Joe Angeles / WUSTL PhotoChancellor Wrighton gives a post-conference interviewThe Washington University Athletic Complex looks less and less like the home to some of the most successful NCAA Division III teams every day. In the first of a series of media briefings, university administrators updated members of the media about the progress of transforming the Athletic Complex into a “town hall” for the second presidential debate, on Oct. 8.

The Commission on Presidential Debates’ deadline for credentialing for the October 8 debate has expired. The Commission will no longer be credentialing media for the debate in the Athletic Complex. However, media who want to be on campus October 7 and October 8 for other debate-related activities, Washington University in St. Louis will be issuing […]

The following Washington University international students are available for comment to the media. Please use the direct contact information listed for each student. Also: Student Leaders at the Debate Available for Interviews Also: Students with Tickets to the Debate Available for Interviews Also: Medical Students Available for Interviews Name Country Field of Study Phone E-mail […]

The following is a list of debate-related activities taking place around the WUSTL campus. Please check back frequently as this list will be continuously updated. Contact the Office of Public Affairs, (314) 935-5230 for more information. ExhibitionsFor more information on ongoing exhibitions related to the Presidential Debate, please visit the Debate exhibitions page. Monday, October […]

“Hosting the debates never had been about long-term publicity or economic benefits. It’s about the students.”

Presidential debate technology by the numbers Along with 25,000 square feet of carpeting covering the floors installed by Washington University Facilities, Planning and Management, Sachs Electric has provided 4,000 additional electrical outlets and 10 major power generators to help power the debate technology. Additionally, SBC is working with the University to provide as much up-to-date […]