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Library adjusts to budget reduction
Cutbacks have occurred across campus since the endowment plunged with the markets. One place that was hit was the Washington University library system. In February, Chancellor Mark Wrighton sent a campus-wide e-mail regarding financial cutbacks that would take place in the coming year. After University-wide cuts in spending, libraries on campus have experienced reductions in staff and a streamlining of services.
WU lays off 25 as cuts continue
Washington University’s endowment decline can be seen in visual form around the campus. Stalled or halted construction projects and pay freezes are among those things that have resulted from the endowment decline.
Chancellor Wrighton on endowment, ethics, race and clean coal
Student Life conducted an interview with Chancellor Mark Wrighton after the most recent quarterly meeting of the board of directors on Friday. The discussion involved a review of major events that occurred during the semester.
The rising price of university presidents
The median compensation of private university presidents increased 5.5 percent in the 2007-2008 fiscal year, up to $627,750, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual executive compensation survey. The survey’s data came from federal tax documents released before the economic downturn. In light of the economy, many private university presidents have frozen their salaries or, in the case of Washington University Chancellor Mark Wrighton, taken voluntary pay cuts.
Oh baby, baby, it’s a mad WUrld
A bunch of students reenacted communism on Monday on the lawn outside the Women’s Building.
There was also a blackout on the South 40 last week, and the cause is still unknown. I’m pretty sure, however, that a drum circle took place at the Clocktower while the lights were out.
Chancellor Wrighton responds to racism allegations in letter to Chicago Mayor
Chancellor Mark Wrighton responds to the allegations of racism against six Washington University students in a letter to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
Wrighton: Endowment down 30 percent
Despite some indications that the global economy is gaining strength, Washington University’s financial situation has not improved since April, according to an e-mail sent by Chancellor Mark Wrighton Wednesday afternoon.
Though the University took several cost-saving measures over the summer, it continues to face an annual shortfall of about $30 million per year through fiscal 2011 [...]
A welcome to the Class of 2013!
Welcome to the Class of 2013! Beginning your career at Washington University is an exciting time for you and your families. It is equally exciting for my colleagues and me, as we reflect on the great possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Suggestions for operating cost reductions should emphasize internal well-being
Last Thursday, April 23, Chancellor Mark Wrighton gave an address on the “State of the University” for students and faculty. We commend the chancellor for his efforts to engage the community; especially in tough economic times, it is reductions at the margins that will make a difference and save money.
Wrighton, admins discuss WU finances before Edison crowd
More than 100 Washington University students, faculty and staff gathered in Edison Theatre yesterday morning to hear Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton’s “State of the University Address” on the fiscal circumstance of the University.
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