Newsroom Stories

Charles W. Burson, J.D., visiting professor of law, is directing the transition team for Missouri Governor-elect Jay Nixon. Nixon, who served as Missouri’s attorney general from 1992-2008, met Burson when he was Tennessee’s attorney general from 1988-1997. Burson later became counsel and chief of staff to former Vice President Al Gore. After leaving the White […]

Photo by David KilperWashington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present “Common Ground,” its 2008 concert, Dec. 5-7 in Edison Theatre.

Faculty and staff can register to win one of 30 season PassPorts to The Black Rep. A season PassPort contains five ticket vouchers, which are redeemable at any time during the 2009 season. Winners will be chosen in a drawing in December. To enter, visit diversity.wustl.edu/blackrep.htm. One entry per person is allowed. Chancellor Mark S. […]

Many groups work hard to make sure students staying on campus for the Thanksgiving holiday have a taste of home.

The Campus Store will hold its 11th annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event Dec. 3 and will offer a 30 percent discount to WUSTL faculty and staff members from 3-8 p.m.

Washington University’s Center for the Humanities and Program in Film & Media Studies, both in Arts & Sciences, will host the Fifth Annual Children’s Film Symposium Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22. Presented in conjunction with Cinema St. Louis, the festival will feature five screenings as well as introductions and postshow discussions by a […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 11-17. 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. Nov. 11 1:50 p.m. — A person […]

“Seeking Freedom,” a television documentary based on Washington University-led research into the courageous stories of African-American slaves who sued for their freedom in St. Louis courts, has been awarded a 2008 Mid-America Emmy in the category for historical documentaries.

Photo by Joe AngelesAward-winning journalist Dan Rather speaks to the Nov. 14 “Afghanistan: Microcosm of International Crisis” class taught by Thomas Schweich, J.D., visiting professor and ambassador-in-residence at the law school.

Beginning in January, faculty, students and staff on the Danforth, North and West campuses will no longer find bottled water in vending machines or campus eateries.