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June 14, 2002 Vol. 26, No. 33
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Simmons reminds graduates of 'debt you owe to the world'

Receiving a degree is a privilege, and with that privilege comes a great deal of responsibility, said Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., in her keynote address at the University's 141st Commencement May 10. Full story

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James V. Wertsch, Ph.D. (center), professor and chair of the Department of Education in Arts & Sciences, is congratulated by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton (left) and Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor and dean of Arts & Sciences View in full


Gateway Festival Orchestra to open 32nd season July 7

From the village bandstands of the early 20th century to contemporary parks and other informal venues, summer concerts are a tradition in the United States, offering inexpensive entertainment and a prime opportunity for families and communities to gather together.

In July, the Gateway Festival Orchestra will present its 32nd annual season of free concerts at the University, performing every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All concerts take place in Brookings Quadrangle, except for the July 21 performance, which takes place in Graham Chapel. Full story


Internet service MDhub facilitates health requests

For patients of Student Health and Counseling Service (SHCS), services such as refilling a prescription or getting a test result are now just a few clicks away.

The center has announced a partnership with MDhub Internet MessageCenter, a new service aimed at enhancing student communication with SHCS for nonurgent matters.

SHCS hopes that MDhub, which is free for students to use, will banish busy signals, having to place students on hold or playing telephone tag for nonurgent requests. Full story


GWB's Putnam selected for Hartford geriatric scholars program

Michelle Putnam, Ph.D., assistant professor in the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, is among 10 of the nation's "most talented, mid-career social work faculty" selected to become the nucleus of a new leadership and mentorship program for future geriatric social work professionals. Full story


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Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., president of Brown University, speaks at commencement
Simmons reminds graduates of 'debt you owe to the world'

Receiving a degree is a privilege, and with that privilege comes a great deal of responsibility, said Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., in her keynote address at the University's 141st Commencement May 10.

Simmons, president of Brown University, told the graduates they have a responsibility to give back to the people and places that have provided support for the past several years.

"Of course, you all know that you are leaving college in debt," said Simmons, who received an honorary doctor of humanities degree during the ceremony. "No, I don't mean the obligation to repay the loans that helped finance your education, though, keep in mind, you need to repay those as well.
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At a May 9 program at Whittemore House to inaugurate the Aerospace Research and Education Center (AeREC)

New aerospace research and education group based at WU

Four Missouri universities have joined forces to establish the Aerospace Research and Education Center (AeREC).

The center and its administrative offices are based at Washington University. Other founding members of the AeREC consortium are Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Missouri-Rolla. Full story

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