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Not only were the U.S. media on hand in droves, but reporters came from all over the world to cover the vice presidential debate. The Japanese Newservice, Agence France Press, Euronews and the BBC were among the international media on hand at the Athletic Complex. And, like their American colleagues, they gave a one-word answer […]

The Office of Human Resources has announced that free flu shots will again be available this year for active, benefits eligible, Danforth Campus faculty and staff only. A limited number of free flu shots will be offered Oct. 5-6.

Fun facts and numbers that indicate the magnitude of the debate: * More than 73 million viewers tuned in to watch the vice presidential debate. * Approximately 3,100 media requested credentials. * 7 networks and many international media outlets were on campus. * 42 network and affiliate trucks were parked on campus providing office space, […]

Photo by Bill StoverThe excitement surrounding this year’s election brought more than twice as many journalists to campus to cover the vice presidential debate as arrived in 2004 for the presidential debate. About 3,100 journalists received credentials to cover the historic debate.

The only vice presidential debate of 2008 met faculty experts’ expectations, but not their hopes that it would be more than a bumper sticker event.

Photo by Mary ButkusFor most WUSTL students, the opportunity to witness a presidential or vice presidential debate live comes along once in a college career, if they are lucky. For a University-record 432 students, that dream became reality Oct. 2.

For most WUSTL students, the opportunity to witness a presidential or vice presidential debate live comes along once in a college career, if they are lucky. For a University-record 432 students, that dream became reality Oct. 2.

“Three, two, one — debate!” shouted one of the students gathered to watch the vice presidential debate at Graham Chapel, one of six remote viewing sites on campus. The digital clock on the big screen in front had just finished its countdown, the lights in the chapel were low and the stage was set for […]

Photo by Joe AngelesWUSTL students participated in a practice debate Oct. 1 so CNN — the network providing the pool feed for all television media covering the debate — could check lights, sound and camera angles.

Photo by Mary ButkusMegan Petra, second-year doctoral student in social work, holds up her ticket after being drawn first in the student ticket lottery.