Kents’ generosity leads to undergraduate Olin scholarships

Beginning in the 2008-09 academic year, the Jerry and Judy Kent Scholarships will be awarded to approximately five freshmen each year for the next seven years, and they will remain Kent Scholars for four years in Olin’s BSBA program.

Volleyball sets sight on No. 1 Juniata

The No. 2 volleyball team ran its 2008 record to 8-0 with four wins at the WU/Asics National Invitational last weekend at the WU Field House. The Bears defeated three teams ranked in the America Volleyball Coaches Association top 25 poll, No. 11 Ohio Northern University, No. 22 Central College (Iowa) and No. 24 California […]

Genome technology wizard

Photo by Robert BostonMardis’ technology helps pinpoint causes of disease.

Meet the author: Kolbert next up in Assembly Series

Veteran New Yorker journalist Elizabeth Kolbert will explore the debate over global warming based on her groundbreaking book “Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change” for the Assembly Series on Wed., Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Graham Chapel.

Eco-fashion subject of Sam Fox symposium

Can eco-fashion outgrow its granola image? On Sept. 18 the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and the St. Louis chapter of Fashion Group International will explore that question with “Eco-Watch…Creating Fashion Solutions.”

Getting up to speed on engineering clubs

Photo by Kevin LowderYun Que (in black, next to car), a senior and executive board member of the student group Society of Automotive Engineers, introduces her organization to new engineering students at an orientation picnic Aug. 26 outside Lopata Hall.