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The University’s — Office of Human Resources has launched a ‘benefits initiative’ called the “Benefits Plan for the Future,” or simply “the Plan’s plan.” “The Plan is a ’80s combination of & benefit changes over a three-year period that will improve the University’s cost-containment position, provide a more flexible and complete benefits program and preserve […]

The University’s — Office of Human Resources has launched a ‘benefits initiative’ called the “Benefits Plan for the Future,” or simply “the Plan’s plan.” “The Plan is a ’80s combination of & benefit changes over a three-year period that will improve the University’s cost-containment position, provide a more flexible and complete benefits program and preserve […]

“Super Size Me” documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who was scheduled to give an Assembly Series presentation on Wednesday, March 29, has cancelled his appearance due to a production schedule change. At this time there is no plan to reschedule his appearance. The next Assembly Series lecture will feature acclaimed writer and essayist William Gass on Thursday, March 30. This talk is on “Metaphor.” For the most up-to-date information on the University’s Assembly Series, check the Web site at http://assemblyseries.wustl.edu

The new Health & Wellness Center has been named for the Habif family, in honor of their dedication to and support of the University’s health and wellness initiative. The Center is located on the garden level of Forsyth House at the corner of Big Bend and Shepley Drive.

It’s not likely many medical students can say they learned music appreciation in a neuropathology class — except for those in Arie Perry’s class. Perry, M.D., associate professor of pathology and immunology in the School of Medicine, takes songs such as “Give Me One Reason,” “Desperado” and “Danny’s Song” and adds new lyrics to explain […]

File PhotoWith April looming, hundreds of prospective students from the Class of 2010 will soon be at the University to participate in April Welcome.

There are Fulbright Distinguished Chair Programs offered in 18 countries; Templeton’s is the only such chair in all of the natural sciences and engineering for Israel.

Slavik, Triebe win first national swimming titles The men’s swimming and diving team placed a program-best sixth at the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis March 16-18. Senior Michael Slavik picked up the program’s (men or women) first NCAA individual national championship, winning the 50-yard freestyle March 16. Senior Eric Triebe, who finished second in the 50 […]

He came to the University in 1947 and retired in 1979; he was nationally known for his work in science education.

He first came to WUSTL as the Visiting Hurst Professor of Creative Writing in January 1984; he died March 13 after a lengthy illness.