Service first, scholarship next
Photo by Whitney CurtisFreshmen Natalie Rufat (top, center) and Cici Coquillette (bottom, center) paint a mural at Ford Elementary School in St. Louis during the 10th annual Service First event Aug. 30.
Parents influence whether children eat fruits, vegetables
Providing fruits for snacks and serving vegetables at dinner can shape a preschooler’s eating patterns for his or her lifetime.
Up and coming
Photo by Ray MarklinLesley Rankin was part of the Young Scientist Program designed to attract high-school students primarily from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers.
Law professor’s expertise helps New Orleans, ABA
The City of New Orleans and the American Bar Association have adopted two major planning and land-use projects of Daniel R. Mandelker, J.D., the Howard A. Stamper Professor of Law. The projects are designed to help ensure sound land-use management.
Sleckman to direct Laboratory and Genomic Medicine
Barry P. Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D., has been named director of the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine.
Men’s tennis national championship celebration
The 2008 NCAA Division III National Champion men’s tennis team will be recognized on Saturday, Sept. 13, at halftime of the Washington University vs. Westminster College football game at Francis Field. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m.
First of many Fridays
Photo by Kevin LowderStudents at First Friday, the annual event that marks the celebration of the first Friday of the new school year and features free food, inflatable games, student group sign-ups and entertainment.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 2-8. 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. 4 11:03 a.m. — A handcart […]
Register on campus to vote
To help facilitate interest and participation in the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate and presidential election in November, the Richard A. Gephardt Institute for Public Service is coordinating an all-day, campus-wide voter registration drive Sept. 18.
Most ambitious United Way campaign under way
Photo by David KilperWashington University’s 2008 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign began Sept. 2 with a kickoff breakfast at Whittemore House. The United Way of Greater St. Louis supports nearly 200 health and human-service organizations in the St. Louis region and provides an array of services to a large, diverse population.
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