Warren M. Shapleigh, trustee emeritus, 89
Warren M. Shapleigh, a member of the Board of Trustees since 1966 and former president of Ralston Purina, died Nov. 1, 2009, at McKnight Place Extended Care in Ladue, Mo. He was 89.
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National champs — again
The Washington University volleyball team captured its 10th NCAA Division III national title Nov. 21 by defeating top-ranked Juniata College, 3-1.
A. Edward Nussbaum, mathematics professor emeritus, 84
A. Edward Nussbaum, Ph.D., professor emeritus of mathematics in Arts & Sciences, died Oct. 31, 2009, of congestive heart failure at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was 84.
‘Carrying on the mission’
Photo by David KilperItai Sened, Ph.D., director of the Center for New Institutional Social Sciences, credits much of his academic success to the incredible opportunities he has had to work closely with world-class mentors.
Celebrated poet
Photo by Joe PachecoCarl Phillips, a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award in poetry for his 10th collection of poetry, “Speak Low,” gives a reading at the National Book Award Finalists Reading Nov. 17 in Tishman Auditorium at The New School in New York City.
Women’s soccer advances to final four
With a 2-1 victory over Calvin College Nov. 22, the No. 17-ranked women’s soccer team advanced to its second final four in school history. The team travels to San Antonio Friday, Dec. 4, to play No. 21 Lynchburg College (17-3-4) at 1:30 p.m. The winner of that will take on the winner of the match […]
Social change grants available through Community Service Office
Up to $32,000 is available to WUSTL students for the development and implementation of innovative community projects during the summer in the form of social change grants through the Community Service Office.
WUSTL economists forecast slow recovery in 2010
Positive third-quarter economic statistics have been greeted with cheers and proclamations that the “Great Recession” is over, but two WUSTL economists are not convinced that it’s time to celebrate.
United Way drive exceeds expectations
Thousands in the St. Louis community will benefit from the generosity of Washington University’s faculty, staff and retirees. The University has raised $601,468 in its United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign, surpassing its stated goal of $600,000.
Annual dance showcase presents bodies in ‘Transmotion’
Photo by David KilperWashington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present “Transmotion” this weekend in Edison Theatre.