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He was appointed as a visiting professor at the University in 1972 and became a regular member of the Department of Philosophy in 1973.

His engaging investigations and insight have made him one of the most respected and popular chroniclers of the history of the printed word.

“It’s a play about someone trying to remember who they are,” said playwright Brian Golden, a 2004 WUSTL graduate.

“Roddyfest: Directions in Memory Research” honored the internationally recognized scholar of human memory function.

Photo by Robert BostonWill Ross visits with Kari Wanat & Noopur Gangorpadyay at the Office of Diversity’s annual ice cream social for prospective students.

This year’s theme is “Crossroads: Celebrating One World”; the event will begin with an international banquet and art exhibition.

Although he was born in the Far East, Dan Riew grew up in the Midwest. He lived in Korea until he was 7, when his parents brought their family to the United States because they felt it would be a better place to get an education. “When we first came, it was difficult because we […]

Photo by Joe AngelesJohn F. McDonnell, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Sam Fox share a laugh at the 38th annual William Greenleaf Eliot Society dinner.The Search Award is presented to outstanding citizens of the University community in appreciation for their contributions to Washington University.

On April 16, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton met directly with four student representatives for the students conducting the sit-in.

The Washington University Symphony Orchestra and the Washington University Chamber Choir will present the 2005 Chancellor’s Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in Graham Chapel. The program, which includes works by Hector Berlioz, Felix Mendelssohn and Ottorino Respighi, will highlight two recently acquired instruments — a new harp and a new grand piano — as well as Graham Chapel’s newly restored Roland Quest organ.