Author: Neil Schoenherr

Advice for holiday toy shopping.Visions of sugarplums? Forget about it! The only visions most children are having as the holidays approach are of toys, toys and more toys. But how do parents choose the right ones for their young children to provide the most amount of fun but also some educational benefit as well? Two education experts at Washington University in St. Louis offer tips on good toy choices for children.

People traveling by car for the holiday break can bring their vehicles to the parking lot on the west side of University Police Headquarters between noon-3 p.m.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe University’s Police Department was named a 2005 Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award recipient.

Photo by Mary ButkusStudents, staff and faculty members teeter-tottered for 48 straight hours and raised $1,100 for the Campus Y Partner Campaign.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe Undergraduate Research Symposium showcased undergraduate research performed by more than 30 students across several academic disciplines.

Photo by Kevin LowderSeveral traditional Thanksgiving dinners were held on campus for University community members who couldn’t head home for the holiday.

Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton chats with some of those attending the “Report to the Neighbors Meeting” Nov. 1 in Whitaker Hall.

Photo by Kevin LowderThe Stern Summer Scholarship and the Kaldi’s St. Louis Service Scholarship enable students to pursue community projects in the St. Louis region.

Photo by Joe AngelesStudents walk across the pedestrian overpass near the Cyclotron on the north side of the Hilltop Campus.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 9-15. 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. Nov. 12 7:10 p.m. — A person’s […]