Commencement speakers
More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events for graduates and their friends and families. Chris Matthews, host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on MSNBC and of “The Chris Matthews Show,” a syndicated weekly news program produced by NBC News, and regular commentator on NBC’s “Today” show, will deliver the address at […]
Mark Wrighton addresses university’s decision to award honorary degree to alumna Phyllis Schlafly
Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton e-mailed the following message today to university faculty, staff and students about the controversy surrounding the decision to award Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree at Commencement this Friday, May 16.
Operation Food Search to collect items as students move out
Save the Earth and help the less fortunate at the same time this summer. As students move out of off-campus apartments, Operation Food Search will be taking donations of unopened and unused nonperishable food and toiletry items. They will also be collecting new or gently used clothes, electronics, furniture and office supplies, distributing the items […]
Violent weather plan
The decision for implementing the Violent Weather Plan for Commencement ceremonies will be made by 7 a.m. May 16. Major local radio and TV stations will be given the information, and it will appear on wustl.edu and be announced through campus e-mail.
Record schedule
After this issue, our monthly summer publication schedule takes effect. The Record will publish June 12, then once in July and in early August before resuming weekly publication in late August. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Temporary pedestrian bridge installed on Euclid near depot
A temporary pedestrian bridge has been installed on the east side of Euclid Avenue to accommodate excavation of a tunnel under Euclid.
Oxygen’s impact on infection after Caesarean section studied
Can giving extra oxygen to a patient undergoing a Caesarean section (C-section) decrease the risk of serious post-operative infection?
Obituary: Eric Van Cleve, 25
Eric Van Cleve, a master’s candidate in the Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, died in his sleep April 11 at his home in Dublin, Ohio. He was 25.
Substantial increases in alcohol dependence found in women
School of Medicine researchers found heavy alcohol use at younger ages combined with greater alcohol use by women.
Quick thinking by Elward leads to international investigation
A School of Medicine infectious disease specialist sparked an international investigation and a recall of heparin, blamed for deaths and severe reactions worldwide.
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