WUSTL plays key role in Phoenix Mars Mission

Since a stunningly successful landing of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission Lander May 25, mission researchers centered at the University of Arizona have rolled up their sleeves and commanded the lander to find soil and ice samples and are taking and analyzing pictures from the Red Planet’s frigid northern hemisphere. Members of WUSTL’s earth and planetary sciences department in Arts & Sciences are playing a key role in the mission.

Student Records’ Hosack receives Gloria White award

Sue Hosack was recognized with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award in a May 19 ceremony in Edison Theatre as part of the annual Staff Day activities. As director of the Office of Student Records, Hosack fosters an environment that encourages friendly customer service and a staff that responds quickly and professionally to requests.

Will to win

Photo by Joe AngelesFrom the beginning, Bears volleyball coach Rich Luenemann has immersed himself in recruiting students first, athletes second.

Carnaghi and Brown recognized by ACPA

Jill E. Carnaghi, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for students and director of campus life, and Michael G. Brown, coordinator of the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Student Involvement and Leadership, were recognized with awards from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) at its annual spring convention in Atlanta. Carnaghi was presented with […]

Campus Watch

The following incidents were reported to University Police June 1-11. 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. June 1 12:45 p.m. — An employee […]

Bear Cub Fund grants given to five WUSTL professors

Washington University has awarded four Bear Cub Fund grants totaling $150,000 to support innovative research projects that could be attractive for licensing by commercial entities or serve as the foundation for a start-up company.

Men’s tennis players bested in championships

Sophomore John Watts’ and junior Charlie Cutler’s run through the 2008 NCAA Division III singles championships ended May 17 in Lewiston, Maine, as Watts lost in the semifinals and Cutler fell in the quarterfinals. Watts finished the season with 28-6 overall. Cutler, who was making his second appearance in the singles draw after losing in […]

Gateway Festival Orchestra to perform throughout July

The Gateway Festival Orchestra begins its 45th season of free Sunday-evening performances July 6 with a program of American music designed to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Brookings Quadrangle.