Olin Library lends poets’ portraits to Smithsonian
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., is now displaying Washington University-commissioned portraits of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning poet James Merrill and the late Howard Nemerov, former U.S. poet laureate and Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor of English in Arts & Sciences. The John M. Olin Library lent the circa 1955 Larry Rivers’ painting of […]
Meeting to discuss relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy Nov. 13
A student-organized meeting to discuss possible relief
efforts for those affected by Superstorm Sandy will be held from 4 to 5
p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in room 233 of the Danforth University Center.
All WUSTL students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend, contribute
ideas, and get involved.
Evaluate WUSTL Dining Services in online survey
To evaluate campus food services, Washington University Dining Services is asking the university community to fill out a short survey.
Two survey participants will be randomly selected for “Dinner for 2” at Ibby’s.
Coffee house concert Nov. 29
The medical school’s Student Arts Commission is hosting a “Coffee House Concert” from 5:15-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the second floor atrium of the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. The concert showcases students’ musical and performance talents.
Merl Huntsinger, retired treasurer, secretary, 97
Merl M. Huntsinger (BU 47), who retired from Washington University in 1981 as treasurer and secretary, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in a New Orleans hospital. He was 97.
Sandra Brennan, 73, longtime assistant to dean of Sam Fox School
Sandra Brennan, longtime assistant to the dean of the Sam Fox School Design & Visual Arts, died at her home in Webster Groves Monday, Oct. 29, following a long illness. She was 73.
Tips to help stay safe after clocks roll back
With the change yesterday to standard time, darkness will come earlier in the evening. The Washington University Police Department offers several safety reminders as part of the “Don’t be in the Dark” campaign.
Washington People: Rose Windmiller
To be a great university, WUSTL needs to be a good neighbor. That’s the policy that guides Rose Windmiller and her colleagues in the Office of Government and Community Relations. “It’s important that we maintain good relationships with our neighbors and those in the St. Louis area,” says Windmiller, assistant vice chancellor. “The long-term health of the area is vitally important to the university. Faculty and staff live here. Our students live here.”
Olin Library receives federal award
The U.S. Government Printing Office honored Olin Library for excellence as a Federal Depository Library. The library received praise for training other librarians.
Founders Day event honors alumni
At the annual Founders Day gala Saturday, Nov. 3, six outstanding alumni and two exceptional supporters will be honored for their dedication to Washington University.
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