Walking for hope
Photo by Kevin LowderRelay for Life included more than 1,700 participants who helped to raise a University-record of more than $252,000 for the American Cancer Society.
AlcoholEdu Team receives Prevention Excellence Award
“AlcoholEdu is one example of a WUSTL community effort aimed at decreasing alcohol misuse on our campus,” said Alan Glass, director of Student Health Services.
Pyramid piece
Photo by David KilperTwo new structures, a sphere and a pyramid, were erected this fall and now stand at the northern entrance of the South 40 underpass.
Spring break
The Record will not be published next week due to spring break. Look for our next issue March 24.
Being more creative is possible, but it takes work
“No one is born highly creative. Psychologists studying creativity have discovered that it is based on cognitive processes we all share,” R. Keith Sawyer says.
Commitment to cultural diversity reaffirmed
In this memo to the Washington University community, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton reaffirms the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and cultural diversity.
Many adults in the dark about aging parents
Brian Carpenter has found adult children to be so clueless about parental wishes that a random stranger might be as likely as they to guess accurately.
Free vehicle inspection for spring break travelers
Police and transportation staff will check tire pressure, fluid levels, wipers, headlights and taillights; local businesses have donated windshield-washer fluid and oil.
St. Louis students lacking in science proficiency
“It is vitally important to the entire St. Louis region that we support the learning of science and mathematics in our school districts,” says education Chair William Tate.
Simon Says we have set a world record
A group of 994 students involved with New Student Orientation now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people to play Simon Says.
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