The Record

Vol. 21 No. 32 May 15, 1997

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1996 Graduates celebrating in Brookings Quadrangle

Friends and Family will fill Brookings Quadrangle this Friday, May 16, to celebrate the accomplishments of some 2,500 degree candidates. See Commencement Week Activities. Photo by Carol House.

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News

* Class of 1997 candidates set to receive degrees at Commencement
* Sherman to address her fellow graduates
* 'Sense of community' is philosophy behind the new South 40 residence halls
* NIH grant helps train students
* 22nd Annual Staff Day set for May 19
* Carl Phillips, Barbara Schaal named Guggenheim Fellows
* Denise Ward-Brown receives Fulbright Award to study in Ghana
* Mellon Fellowships reflect excellence
* Spector Prize given to three biology students
* Charles Matthew Espiritu, psychology major
* Edison Theatre announces special 25th anniversary OVATIONS! season
* Three new members named to the WU Board of Trustees ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Special Commencement Section

* 'A playground of ideas' drives Brummer's passion
* Forsyth works for children's sake
* Xu's road to success stretches from now to infinity
* School leader Vedder exemplifies that care is the best medicine
* Award-winning undergraduate engineer Patel is in top spot
* Fraley's work makes a name for women in history -- and for herself
* 'It takes a village' to accomplish what Robertson did
* Impact and innovation help put graphic designer Bryant 'over the top'
* 'The art of making' is a challenge for Pankoff
* Hernandez roots her burgeoning caree in plant genetics
* John Hoal leads Forest Park renovation master plan
* 136 Commencement -- Order of Exercises
* Commencement Week

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Medical Update

* 'Bloodless' surgery: New drugs and techniques may make many transfusions unnecessary
* Potassium channels will be focus of study
* Korsmeyer honored for cancer discoveries
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Washington People

* Peck sees medical school earning greater acclaim
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