Animated Fun

Photo by Mary ButkusNational Science Foundation grant funds computer animation instruction for University City sixth-graders.

Medal of honor

Photo by David KilperA new medallion welcomes visitors to the campus, soon to be named the Danforth Campus.

Sports

There is no sports section in this issue of the Record.

Campus Watch

There is no Campus Watch for this issue of the Record.

Givens appointed associate vice chancellor for public affairs; will succeed Jasper Leicht

Steven J. Givens has been named associate vice chancellor for public affairs and executive director of University Communications at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, 2007. M. Fredric Volkmann, vice chancellor for Public Affairs, announced the promotion. Givens, who serves as assistant vice chancellor and special assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, will succeed Judy Jasper Leicht, who announced she plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.

Department of Music opens 2006-07 season Sept. 11 with Washington University Chamber Orchestra

The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will open its 2006-07 concert season at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, with a performance by the Washington University Chamber Orchestra. The program will focus on the music of two contrasting historical periods — the 18th-century Baroque and the early 20th century — through the work of composers representing the breadth of Europe.

Givens appointed associate vice chancellor for public affairs; will succeed Jasper Leicht

Steven J. Givens has been named associate vice chancellor for public affairs and executive director of University Communications at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, 2007. M. Fredric Volkmann, vice chancellor for Public Affairs, announced the promotion. Givens, who serves as assistant vice chancellor and special assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, will succeed Judy Jasper Leicht, who announced she plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.