Author: Neil Schoenherr

John C. Danforth, former U.S. senator, speaks during a Dec. 16 news conference while Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton looks on. The University is establishing a scholarly and educational center that will focus on the role of religion in politics in the United States, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. “The establishment of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion & Politics reflects the legacy of Jack Danforth and his belief in the importance of a civil discourse that treats differences with respect,” Wrighton said. The creation of the center, which includes the recruitment of five new faculty members with endowed professorships, is being made possible by a $30 million endowment gift from the St. Louis-based Danforth Foundation. It is believed to be the largest gift of its kind made to a university to fund such an academic center.

Free 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccinations will be provided to faculty, staff and students from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the lobby of the McDonnell Pediatrics Research Building on the School of Medicine campus.

Photo by Ray MarklinSchool of Medicine students learn belly dancing from instructor Penny Moskus as part of a week’s worth of events emphasizing a healthy life.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Dec. 1-7. Readers who have information concerning these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. Dec. 1 10:21 a.m. — A person reported license plates had been stolen from a vehicle parked next to Goldfarb Plant Growth Facility Nov. 30 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 3 […]

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ulin Levey, J.D., has been hired as the executive director of St. Louis Hillel at Washington University. A University alumna, Levey replaces Michael Landy, who resigned in September. Levey graduated with honors and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in Arts & Sciences in 1997. She also earned a juris doctorate from […]

Nominations are due Dec. 15 for the second annual James M. Holobaugh Honors.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ulin Levey has been hired as the executive director of St. Louis Hillel at Washington University.

Three academic appointments have been announced by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.

Photo by David KilperDespite the un-winter-like temperatures in early December, Mudd Field turned into a winter playground Dec. 1. Students skated on a temporary “ice” surface, a 30-by-40-foot plastic sheet designed to accommodate real skates.

This is the last issue of the Record simultaneously published in print and electronic versions. The Record will go entirely digital in January 2010 to improve timely communication to the University community and to reduce printing and distribution costs.