Newsroom Stories

Detail of the 1899 plan for Washington University’s Hilltop Campus.One hundred years ago, the eyes and ears of the world turned to St. Louis — and the newly built campus of Washington University — for the 1904 World’s Fair. On Oct. 17, Washington University will honor that centenary with a performance by the Saint Louis Wind Symphony. A Grand Concert of Band Music Performed at the 1904 World’s Fair will feature a representative sampling of music heard at the fair, including works by Philip Sousa, Peter I. Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss, Jr., and Carl Maria von Weber.

Police Chief Strom: “There was really nothing that happened that we had not anticipated or felt we didn’t have a plan for.”

Numerous events are planned around campus for Parents Weekend and Homecoming Oct. 15-17. For Parents Weekend, registration and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. today at the Women’s Building Formal Lounge. Other events include the Homecoming football game, Health Fair 2004, a walking tour of Forest Park, and Performing Arts Department performances, along with an array […]

A host of workers installed 80 high-speed computer lines and 20 video feeds, among countless other changes.

It takes the efforts of the entire University community working together to make an event like a presidential debate a success.

Debate week was an exciting time; check out the sights from around the University. Debate photo Gallery One Debate photo Gallery Two

183 received lottery tickets to witness the historic event — more than each of the two previous debates hosted by the University.

There is no Campus Watch for this issue of the Record.

Photo by Joe AngelesAll the planning comes down to this: President Bush debates Sen. Kerry Oct. 8 at the Athletic Complex.Millions of Americans watched the nationally televised town-hall forum, with many more millions tuning in worldwide.

There is no Medical News for this issue of the Record.