Immigrants pose no threat to the U.S. economy, professor says. In fact, they tend to help.
The benefits of immigration outweigh the drawbacks, says a WUSTL economic historian. In the short run, immigrants may displace American workers, but history demonstrates that in the long-run, immigrants tend to spark technological innovation and strengthen the economy.
Let’s talk
Photo by Ray MarklinU.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay visits the School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center May 5.
Let’s talk
Photo by Ray MarklinJohn Morris, M.D., the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and director of the School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), gives U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay an overview of the research and activities at the ADRC May 5.
Scenes from a Commencement
Photo by David KilperSpontaneous bursts of joy and emotion can occur at any time during a WUSTL Commencement ceremony, where long hours spent in lectures, libraries and the lab finally will pay off for the Class of 2008.
Paredes appointed to SEC
Troy Paredes, J.D., professor of law, was nominated by President George W. Bush May 6 to serve as one of five commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Paredes will take the seat being vacated by Paul Atkins. Paredes’ term will begin June 6, pending confirmation by the Senate, and will end June 5, […]
Kling memorial service set for June 1
A memorial service for Merle Kling, Ph.D., former provost, executive vice chancellor, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, will be held at 3 p.m. June 1 in Whitaker Hall Auditorium.
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.
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