Distinguished Visiting Scholars on campus

Classifying race in literature, minority mental health concerns and elderly entitlement programs will be on the agenda when three nationally known minority scholars visit the University this month as part of an ongoing initiative to increase diversity on campus. Known as the Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program, the initiative is designed to support the future recruitment and retention of minority faculty and students at the University and to broaden the University's visibility in the minority community nationwide.

Distinguished Visiting Scholars will have opportunities to participate in various discussion forums, to lead workshops and -- of vital importance to the initiative -- to meet and interact with students and faculty.

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Money Managers: Feiner, Sandler in new posts

Feiner appointed vice chancellor

Barbara Feiner, the University's chief financial officer, will become vice chancellor for finance effective immediately, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. She assumes overall responsibility for the financial operations of the University.

"Barbara Feiner has shown exceptional leadership as our chief financial officer, as well as our chief investment officer," Wrighton said. "In this new position, she will continue to help develop appropriate strategies for the most effective and efficient use of University resources. She is an experienced professional who will bring much to her new role."

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Sandler to become special assistant to chancellor

Ben Sandler, vice chancellor for financial policy, will become special assistant to the chancellor for administration on July 1, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. This change is occurring at Sandler's request. Sandler will continue to serve the University on a half-time basis after three decades in the administration.

"Ben Sandler has brought greater understanding of financial aid, financial planning, budgeting, research spending and institutional studies to the University," Wrighton said. "He has contributed enormously to improvement in all these areas and to the success of Washington University throughout his more than 30 years with this institution."

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Trailblazer

An April 15-16 symposium marking the 25th anniversary of the University's Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, will celebrate the division's groundbreaking influence on graduate education and explore the future of graduate training in the biological and biomedical sciences.

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Inhalant abuse on the rise

It has been called America's silent epidemic.

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