Better regulatory infrastructure and clear federal budgeting rules are necessary when dealing with bailouts, says federal budget and tax law expert
Block”Emergency government bailouts of private industry are nothing new, but what makes the recent spate of so-called bailouts so extraordinary is simply the numbers involved and the extent of government involvement in ownership and management,” says Cheryl Block, leading federal budget expert and professor of law.
Winning the cookie vote
David Kilper/WUSTL PhotoIn a lighthearted experiment to see if cookie sales can predict the winner of the upcoming presidential election, WUSTL Dining Services is selling donkey- and elephant-shaped sugar cookies for $1.25 each.
Freshmen settle into college life
Parents have gone home, moving boxes are put away and campus maps have been relegated to recycling bins. It’s easy to see, said freshman Bryan Lin, that the Class of 2012 has settled into life at WUSTL.
Harry and Susan Seigle Hall to be dedicated Sept. 25
Photo by Joe AngelesHarry and Susan Seigle Hall.Seigle Hall’s dedication marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary work between the social sciences and Washington University School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Helping to save a life
Photo by Robert BostonBrenda Theising, production manager at the Genome Sequencing Center, finishes giving blood with assistance from Venecia Car, charge nurse with the American Red Cross, at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center as part of the University-wide blood drive Sept. 16.
Register for Freedom from Smoking classes
The fall session of Freedom from Smoking classes begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
Tour the debate site
Washington University again will offer public tours of the vice presidential debate venue Sept. 28-29.
Finding meaning in medicine
Photo by Robert BostonAllan Doctor seeks to restore potential in critically ill children.
Of note
Shirley Dyke, Ph.D.,
Thomas Ferkol, M.D.,
Tamara Hershey, Ph.D.,
John E. Kelly, Ph.D., and more…
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 16-21. 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. Sept. 16 11:28 a.m. — A student […]
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