Commencement tradition
Photo by David KilperMaster’s and doctoral students get the honor of “hooding” each other after the conferral of their degrees. The colors of the hoods represent the schools from which the graduates earned degrees.
New partnerships
Photo by Robert BostonAaron Hamvas, M.D. (right), the James P. Keating, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the levels of care provided in the NICU to a group of neonatologists from China and to Heather Haeberle (third from left), nurse manager of the NICU.
Commencement Day smiles
Photo by Joe AngelesThere will be lots of grins to go around on Commencement, either before, during or after ceremonies. There also will be plenty of places in which to take that perfect photo, from the steps of Brookings Hall to inside the Quad to many beautiful points in and around the Danforth Campus.
Personal growth will be focus of Ross’ speech
David A. Ross, president of the senior class, hopes to help students focus on just how far they’ve come when he delivers the student speech at the 148th Commencement in Brookings Quadrangle.
Violent weather plan
The decision for implementing the Violent Weather Plan for Commencement ceremonies will be made by 7 a.m. Friday, May 15.
Green Your Office
Use mass transit or car pool, bike or walk to get to the office.
With every ending, a new beginning
Photo by David KilperChancellor Mark S. Wrighton will confer degrees at the 148th Commencement ceremony, which begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 15, in Brookings Quadrangle.
Academic integrity conference proposals due June 15
Washington University will host The Center for Academic Integrity’s 18th Annual International Conference Oct. 16-18, 2009. The conference theme is “Creating a Culture of Integrity: Research and Best Practices.” Several hundred students, faculty and staff from around the world will discuss the practice and philosophy of academic integrity, focusing on issues germane to both college […]
A welcoming presence
Photo by David KilperThough Kathy Steiner-Lang doesn’t travel much, she gets to experience many of the world’s cultures on a daily basis. Steiner-Lang directs the Office for International Students and Scholars, whose mission is to provide social, cultural and academic support; English-language instruction; and information on governmental regulations to all international members of the WUSTL community.
Commencement speakers
More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events for graduates and their friends and families.
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