Author: Neil Schoenherr

Fresh off a summer of pool parties and video games, the Washington University Class of 2009 will get to work as soon as they step onto campus. More than 1,000 University students, mainly newly arrived freshmen, will volunteer their time from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 3 to paint, landscape, clean and beautify 11 St. Louis public schools to make the new school year more enjoyable for students and their teachers. It’s all part of the seventh annual Service First, an initiative that introduces first-year University students to community service in the St. Louis area.

The Washington University community is continuing to show concern for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The University is pursuing several ways to provide relief and support to those who are suffering from the consequences of the disaster. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton has sent the following email to the entire University community, informing them of the steps being taken.

Photo by Joe AngelesNearly 1,400 first-year students from 47 states and 19 countries are on campus to begin their first year of undergraduate studies.

A large group of freshmen — 994 to be exact — gathered in the Athletic Complex Aug. 29 in an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people to play Simon Says. The students, along with the game’s caller, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton (bottom), succeeded in shattering the old record of […]

This year’s results also rank WUSTL fourth in financial resources, fifth in faculty resources, sixth in selectivity and ninth in alumni giving.

Erik Trinkaus analyzed anatomical evidence of early modern humans, which suggests a reduction in the strength of the smaller toes.

Joachim Faust, Aaron Weisman and Steve Lopatin were in Georgia for a four-week English language camp supported by the University.

Career Center Director Mark W. Smith says students now will probably have a much easier time finding a job.

Below is a link to the Washington University news release about the U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings for 2004-05: http://news-info.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/3627.html To view a full listing of U.S. News magazine, book and Web-only rankings for 2004-05, please visit the U.S. News & World Report site: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php

Washington University in St. Louis — consistently ranked among America’s 20 best national universities — is ranked 11th for undergraduate programs among the nation’s best 248 national universities by U.S. News and World Report. Last year WUSTL was tied for 11th place.