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Area schools ranked among best neighbors; WU behind the pack
A recent survey ranking “Best Neighbor” colleges and universities lists Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the top 25, with Washington University listed among 100 additional honorable mentions.
Frog die-off alarms University researchers
Researchers at Washington University have noticed an unusual decline in the number of frog species found in Central America.
Mattea to resign as vice president of administration
Student Union Vice President of Administration Trevor Mattea announced Monday that he would be resigning from his post in two weeks. His resignation is the second for the Montana administration, raising questions about Student Union’s internal efficacy.
Ragtime to bring The Black Rep to Edison
Students will see some new actors in Edison Theatre for the production of “Ragtime,” opening Oct. 16, as some of the cast is made up of actors from The Black Rep.
What is going on with swine flu now?
Swine flu cases at Washington University have been steadily increasing in recent weeks, but the number of cases at the University is still much lower than at most other higher education institutions.
New cases continue to be reported around the country as the disease spreads and fall season settles in.
A local view on swine flu at Wash. U.
Swine Flu Facts for the University:
According to Alan Glass, director of Habif Health and Wellness Center:
· As of Monday, about 50 cases of H1N1 flu.
· Three weeks since the first case at the University.
· Steady rate of about 2.5 new cases per day.
· All cases are mild to moderate.
· All students have recovered or are [...]
Hillel to welcome new leadership with new year
The executive director of the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University, Michael Landy, resigned on Monday morning.
Clean coal consortium tackles environmental impacts
Since its formation last December, the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization at Washington University has been working on several projects aimed at mitigating the environmental impacts of coal usage, which generates half of the electricity in the United States.
“The way I would think of it is the use of coal in a way that has [...]
WU buildings bring wind power to Loop
The Delmar Loop recently added another building to its collection when Washington University opened the newly renovated Corner Building at the intersection of Delmar and Skinker boulevards in August.
The building opened after approximately three months of work. Still waiting to be added to the structure are seven roof-mounted wind turbines.
The building will house businesses in [...]
AOII pumps up for first large philanthropy event
Washington University’s newest sorority is preparing for its first large philanthropy event to benefit the sorority’s national cause, the Arthritis Foundation.
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