St. Louis students lacking in science proficiency
“It is vitally important to the entire St. Louis region that we support the learning of science and mathematics in our school districts,” says education Chair William Tate.
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Simon Says we have set a world record
A group of 994 students involved with New Student Orientation now officially holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people to play Simon Says.
Sports
Women’s hoops heading to NCAAs — again The No. 3 women’s basketball team (22-2, 12-1 University Athletic Association) picked up two wins last weekend on the East Coast. The Bears defeated Brandeis, 66-54, on Feb. 17 to win their ninth straight UAA championship and secured their 17th straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. Senior Danielle […]
Campus name to honor Danforths
Photo by Steve StelzerThe University’s Hilltop Campus will be renamed the Danforth Campus, effective Sept. 17.The honor is in recognition of the role that William H. (Bill) Danforth, Life Trustee and chancellor emeritus, his family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of the University.
WUSTL student groups donate computer lab to elementary school
WUSTL’s Association of Information Technology Professionals, the National Society for Black Engineers and the School of Medicine were involved.
Honing their craft
Photo by Kevin LowderDancer/choreographer Michel Yang works with students from the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences’ Dance Program.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 15-21. 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. Feb. 19 9:45 p.m. — A student […]
AAAS comes to town
Photo by Mary ButkusThe annual meeting of the American Assocation for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific organization, was Feb. 16-20 in St. Louis.
Campus name to honor Danforths
In recognition of the role that William H. (Bill) Danforth, life trustee and chancellor emeritus, his family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis, the Hilltop Campus will be renamed the Danforth Campus, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. An official recognition ceremony will be held Sept. 17, when the new name takes effect.
Peter Kastor to speak on exploration of American west March 9
Peter Kastor, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and American culture studies in Arts & Sciences, will speak on “An Accurate Empire: How American Explorers Described Their Country and Themselves” at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 9. Kastor is the third of six speakers appearing this spring as part of the Faculty Fellows Lecture and Workshop Series, presented by the Center for the Humanities Arts & Sciences.