Community outreach
Photo by Robert BostonClayvon Wesley and Elam King III discuss the Prince Hall Family Support Center’s new sickle cell display wall.
WUSTL flag at half-staff
Kevin Louis Sobol, a senior in the Olin School of Business, died Saturday, Nov. 27 in a one-car accident in St. Charles County. He was 22. A St. Louis area native, Sobol was a 2001 graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory High School and lived in University City.
Eschen and Twells receive promotions in Alumni & Development Programs
Tom Eschen and Doug Twells, both members of the Alumni and Development Programs staff, have been promoted to assistant vice chancellor roles, according to David T. Blasingame, executive vice chancellor for the department. “Both Tom and Doug are effective fund-raisers and excellent administrators. Both have been exceptional ambassadors for Washington University and we look forward to their continuing leadership in the office of alumni and development programs in the years ahead,” Blasingame said. Eschen has been promoted to assistant vice chancellor for development and Twells has been named assistant vice chancellor of medical alumni and development programs.
WUSTL flag at half-staff
Al Toroian, former director of the university’s news office for 20 years, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, from complications of pneumonia at the Life Care Center in St. Louis. He was 80. A private graveside service will be Wednesday, Nov. 24. A memorial service in Graham Chapel will be scheduled later.
3rd annual faculty book colloquium Dec. 2
“Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors” will honor the work of scholars from across the arts and sciences disciplines.
Sports
Volleyball team wins central region title The No. 6 Bears volleyball team went 2-0 en route to winning the NCAA Central Region Championship in Pella, Iowa. WUSTL swept past No. 20 Elmhurst College, 3-0, Nov. 13 in the final match. The Bears jumped out of the gates in the first game, led by junior Megan […]
Holiday greetings
Courtesy photoThe annual Siteman Cancer Center holiday card can be purchased at the Barnard Health and Cancer Information Center.
Argentine tango maestro Alonso to host dance, workshops and master classes
Argentine tango maestro Pablo Alonso will host a week of dances and workshops Nov. 19-26 for The Tango Group at Washington University.
Wrapping rhapsody
Photo by Kevin LowderThe Give Thanks Give Back program hopes to adopt 185 families this year; it held a gift-wrapping party Nov. 13.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Record will not be published next week due to Thanksgiving. Look for our next edition Dec. 3.
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