Becker a finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Emily Becker, a senior majoring in international and area studies with a minor in English, both in Arts & Sciences, was a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship announced Nov. 21. “Being picked as a finalist for this distinguished scholarship is a wonderful achievement,” said Joy Kiefer, P.h.D., assistant dean in the College of Arts & […]
Hazelton, medievalist and Chaucerian scholar, 91
Richard M. Hazelton, Ph.D., professor emeritus of English in Arts & Sciences, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, of pneumonia at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was 91.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 17-30. 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. 18 8:31 a.m. — A laptop […]
Sign up to receive W-2 electronically
Beginning with tax year 2009, WUSTL employees can sign up to receive electronic delivery of W-2 forms. There are two significant advantages to electronic delivery of W-2 documents, according to Payroll Services. First, electronic W-2s will arrive approximately three weeks earlier than mailed W-2s. Second, there is no risk of employees’ forms being lost in the mail.
Introducing new faculty members
The following is among the new faculty members at the University. Others will be introduced periodically in this space.
University switchboard changes hours
As of Dec. 1, the Washington University switchboard — which can be reached by calling the University’s main line at 935-5000 — is being staffed from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday instead of 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.
Look here for ‘Green Tips’ from the Office of Sustainability
Avoid waste plastic trash bags: Ask your maintenance representative not to empty your personal wastebasket until it is full.
WUSTL Dining Services to serve CIW grape tomatoes
Washington University Dining Services will only serve Florida tomatoes grown on farms that have agreed to a code of conduct for the ethical treatment of workers, announced Nadeem Siddiqui, dining services manager.
University College to host spring Preview Night Dec. 10
University College, the evening and summer program in Arts & Sciences, will host a Preview Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall.
Annual art show seeks submissions
The School of Medicine will host the Sixth Annual Art Show from Jan. 14-Feb. 11, 2010, in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Atrium.
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