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Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 23-28. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Sept. 23 8:41 p.m. — A student […]
Obituary: Alvin Goldfarb, 91, WUSTL benefactor
Alvin Goldfarb, generous supporter of the University and recipient of an honorary doctorate in humanities, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at his home in Clayton, Mo. He was 91. “Al Goldfarb will always be remembered as one of Washington University’s most important alumni,” Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton said. “He demonstrated a great commitment to his […]
Candidates running like it’s 1952, Kastor says
The candidates might be different than at any other time in American history, but they’re positioning themselves very similar to previous presidential candidates, says Peter Kastor, Ph.D., history and American culture studies professor.
Biomedical engineers worldwide meet in St. Louis
The annual meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society began Oct. 1 and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis.
Siteman Cancer Center opens around-the-clock clinic for urgent care
To provide around-the-clock care for cancer patients in need of urgent care, the Siteman Cancer Center at the School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital will open a 24/7 Cancer Care Clinic inside BJH’s north campus in March 2009.
Music of Shakespeare will resonate at Edison with Ensemble Chaconne
The acclaimed period music trio Ensemble Chaconne, joined by mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal, will present a concert of songs associated with the work of William Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Edison Theatre.
Service-learning grants offered by Gephardt Institute
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites University faculty to apply for grants to support community-based teaching and learning, also known as service-learning.
Special debate coverage
The eyes of the world are on WUSTL this week for the vice presidential debate, and the Record will cover it all. Look for expanded debate coverage here and in a special, 12-page full color print issue.
Swoboda sees green in urban neighborhoods
Jay Swoboda believes that building “green” homes is not only the right thing to do, it is sound business practice. Swoboda, a 2002 graduate in Arts & Sciences, is an entrepreneur who is showing the St. Louis community a burgeoning market for green, modern, precision-built homes in urban neighborhoods. Swoboda will talk about his experiences […]