Author: Neil Schoenherr

Those attending the women’s and men’s home basketball games at 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, are encouraged to wear pink to show support for breast cancer awareness. The first 100 WUSTL students in attendance will get a free pink basketball T-shirt.

The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering has launched a new master of engineering program that not only expands on the undergraduate program but also includes development of leadership and entrepreneurial attributes. The one-year program will train students to work toward professional pursuits in areas such as advanced energy technologies, environmental engineering, environmental health, […]

Tiffany Barke has been named executive director of the Campus Y on the Danforth Campus. Previously, she served as the organization’s program director since 2001 and had been interim director since November 2008. Barke is excited about the new opportunity. “I often tell my YMCA colleagues that I have the best job in the YMCA,” […]

Wayne “Packy” McFarland, Ph.D., professor emeritus of physical education, died Jan. 18, 2009, in Park Village Health Care Center in Dover, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was 84.

The No. 2 men’s basketball team captured the University Athletic Association (UAA) title and gained an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament with a 71-63 win at Case Western Reserve University Feb. 15. This marks the ninth conference title in school history for the Bears and 17th NCAA tournament appearance. Junior Aaron Thompson […]

In January, the Office of Human Resources announced that those who participated in Your Health Snapshot, WUSTL’s health risk assessment program, could enter a drawing for cash cards valued at $300, $200 and $100.

Contemporary artist Fred Tomaselli will discuss his art at the rededication of Steinberg Hall Monday, Feb. 23. Joining him will be WUSTL alumnus and art gallery owner James Cohan.

Tiffany Barke has been named executive director of the Campus Y on the Danforth Campus.

Monsignor Gerard Glynn, considered the founding father of the Newman Center at Washington University — also known as the Catholic Student Center — died Feb. 4, 2009. He was 94.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 3-16. 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. Feb. 6 9:01 a.m. — A facilities […]