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Danforth Center gives first public event

October 27, 2010 | David Messenger

As America watches attack ad wars and campus political groups gear up for the Nov. 2 midterm elections, the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics gave its first public event—a keynote address on religion and politics by Jon Meacham.

To all 2010 Graduates– congratulations!

May 10, 2010 | Mark S. Wrighton

For Washington University graduates, their families and their friends, Commencement is a wonderful time of celebration. You have worked hard and accomplished much during your time here. At the heart of every great University are its students, and I could not be more proud of all of you for your many contributions and achievements.

Voters approve Proposition A as student turnout strong

April 06, 2010 | Puneet Kollipara

Students and St. Louis County residents went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their say on a sales tax increase for Metro, as campus leaders continued their mobilization effort to get students to turnout. With the future of public transit and sales taxes in the region on the line, students and administrators leading pro-Proposition A efforts worked feverishly to turn out as many students as possible before polls close at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, cash-starved local opposition called and e-mailed supporters and tried to gain as much media exposure as possible.

Prop A foe who inspires Tea Party carries a recent feud with WU

April 05, 2010 | Puneet Kollipara

In the fight over the future of public transit in St. Louis, one local man has been an inspiration to local Tea Party activists and a thorn in the side of transit advocates and Washington University students and staff.

Tax for Metro goes to a vote

April 05, 2010 | Puneet Kollipara

Supporters of a proposed sales-tax hike for Metro are making their final case to students and local residents to get them to turn out to vote “yes” in Tuesday’s St. Louis County election, as a smaller organized opposition continues to work to defeat the measure. Sensing that they face an uphill battle, Washington University students and administrators have joined forces with local transit advocates.

Mid-semester Facebook update

March 17, 2010 | Staff Editorial

A Facebook newsfeed look into the updates on the Washington University campus of the past half semester.

Despite committee recommendation, search continues for sexual assault prevention coordinator

October 30, 2009 | Sam Guzik

After more than two decades of discussion, efforts to create an office to lead Washington University’s sexual assault prevention efforts are picking up pace, but there remains no consensus on how soon the position will be filled.

Chancellor Wrighton responds to racism allegations in letter to Chicago Mayor

October 26, 2009 | Student Life Newspaper

Chancellor Mark Wrighton responds to the allegations of racism against six Washington University students in a letter to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.

University endowment down 30 percent, further difficulties expected

September 16, 2009 | Sam Guzik

Washington University’s financial situation has not improved since April, according to an e-mail sent by Chancellor Mark Wrighton Wednesday afternoon.

University appoints six members to board of trustees over summer

August 31, 2009 | Eliza Adelson

Chancellor Mark Wrighton recently announced six new members to Washington University’s board of trustees

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