Earthquake may rattle China’s hydropower plans, raising spectre of more coal-fired pollution, tighter energy markets
The massive earthquake that struck Sichuan province last week may have dealt a huge blow to China’s plans for a vast network of hydro-electric power dams, and the aftershock could mean more reliance on coal, more pollution and more competition for scarce global energy resources, suggests the author of a new book on the politics of China’s epic dam-building campaign.
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Photo by Ray MarklinU.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay visits the School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center May 5.
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Photo by Ray MarklinJohn Morris, M.D., the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and director of the School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), gives U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay an overview of the research and activities at the ADRC May 5.
Scenes from a Commencement
Photo by David KilperSpontaneous bursts of joy and emotion can occur at any time during a WUSTL Commencement ceremony, where long hours spent in lectures, libraries and the lab finally will pay off for the Class of 2008.
Commencement speakers
More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events for graduates and their friends and families. Chris Matthews, host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on MSNBC and of “The Chris Matthews Show,” a syndicated weekly news program produced by NBC News, and regular commentator on NBC’s “Today” show, will deliver the address at […]
Mark Wrighton addresses university’s decision to award honorary degree to alumna Phyllis Schlafly
Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton e-mailed the following message today to university faculty, staff and students about the controversy surrounding the decision to award Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree at Commencement this Friday, May 16.
Record schedule
After this issue, our monthly summer publication schedule takes effect. The Record will publish June 12, then once in July and in early August before resuming weekly publication in late August. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Student speaker Chopra’s message to classmates: ‘It’s up to us’
Focus on the path to the goal. The journey is what matters most. That’s what student speaker Karan Chopra will say when he takes the podium at WUSTL’s 147th Commencement ceremony.
Commencement speakers
Besides Chris Matthews delivering the main Commencement address, more than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events for graduates and their friends and families.
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