Time to renew Metro U-Pass
The U-Pass — which allows WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2008-09 school year at parking.wustl.edu/upass.htm.
Student Records’ Hosack receives Gloria White award
Sue Hosack was recognized with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award in a May 19 ceremony in Edison Theatre as part of the annual Staff Day activities. As director of the Office of Student Records, Hosack fosters an environment that encourages friendly customer service and a staff that responds quickly and professionally to requests.
Carnaghi and Brown recognized by ACPA
Jill E. Carnaghi, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for students and director of campus life, and Michael G. Brown, coordinator of the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Student Involvement and Leadership, were recognized with awards from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) at its annual spring convention in Atlanta.
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’
Photo by Robert BostonJulie Gerberding, M.D., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke to School of Medicine graduates at Commencement May 16, 2008, at America’s Center.
National champs!
Courtesy PhotoThe men’s tennis team captured its first NCAA Division III National Championship with a 5-3 victory over Emory University May 15 in Lewiston, Maine — WUSTL’s third national title in less than a year.
Girls, women can cut risk of breast cancer through exercise
Young women who were physically active had a 23 percent lower risk of breast cancer before menopause, new research from the School of Medicine shows.
Matthews urges graduates to grab hold of place in history
Photo by Joe AngelesBe a person of your times but also of your country, said Chris Matthews to the Class of 2008 during the 147th Commencement ceremony.
WUSTL plays key role in Phoenix Mars Mission
Since a stunningly successful landing of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission Lander May 25, mission researchers centered at the University of Arizona have rolled up their sleeves and commanded the lander to find soil and ice samples and are taking and analyzing pictures from the Red Planet’s frigid northern hemisphere.
Doris named National Humanities Center fellow
John M. Doris, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy in Arts & Sciences, has been named a fellow of the National Humanities Center for the 2008-09 academic year.
Stanton to head administration, finance
Richard J. Stanton has been named associate vice chancellor for administration and finance at the School of Medicine.
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