Largest-ever freshman class moves in, ready to tackle tough issues
Some 1,740 students from across America and the globe moved into the South 40 area of Washington University’s campus last week. New students say they are eager both to help St. Louis face its challenges and to explore all it has to offer.
Chancellor Wrighton welcomes, challenges Class of 2018 in Convocation address
More than 1,700 members of the Class of 2018, along with new transfer and exchange students, came together for the first time at Washington University’s Convocation, held Aug. 21 in the Athletic Complex Field House. An annual orientation event, Convocation is an opportunity for administrators, faculty and current students to formally welcome new students and their parents into the WUSTL community.
Service First, fair offer first-year students opportunity to make impact
First-year students will volunteer at 10 local schools on Saturday, Aug. 30, before attending the all-class Service Fair, showcasing 50 community service organizations. Stephanie Kurtzman, director of the university’s Community Service Office, calls service a win-win-win.
Stratton named associate dean of undergraduate residential learning
Jill Stratton, PhD, has been named associate dean of undergraduate residential learning at Washington University in St. Louis, effective immediately. Sharon Stahl, PhD, vice chancellor for students, said Stratton’s new title reflects both the important role she plays in the university community as well as her expanding responsibilities.
Obituary: Lynn Hovland, former football coach, 98
Lynn Hovland, former Washington University in St. Louis football coach, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. He was 98.
‘Encountering the City: The Urban Experience in Contemporary Art’
Today, for the first time in history, the majority of the world’s population lives in cities and urban areas. This fall, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will present “Encountering the City: The Urban Experience in Contemporary Art.” The exhibition, which encompasses a wide range of media, explores how artists respond to, and grapple with, our rapidly changing urban landscape.
Medical center summer concert to be held Aug. 23
Musically talented members of the Washington University Medical Center community will be featured in a summer concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, in the lobby of the Center for Advanced Medicine.
Trustees grant faculty promotions, tenure
At recent Board of Trustees meetings, several faculty members were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or reinstated with tenure.
Washington University introduces safety and security app
The Washington University Sentinel, a new safety and security mobile app for the Danforth and Medical campuses, is now available. The app is free and provides students, faculty and staff easy access to emergency numbers, crime alerts and safety tips.
Website features daily menus for new cafes
Want to find out today’s specials at the medical school cafes? A website features daily menus for the Shell Café in the McDonnell Sciences Building, the Farrell Café in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, and Café Expresso at the Orthopaedic Center in Chesterfield.
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