Institute promotes service worldwide

By Ann Nicholson

The Center for Social Development (CSD) at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work is launching a new Global Service Institute focusing on the research and promotion of civilian service worldwide. CSD recently received a two-year, $3 million grant from the Ford Foundation to begin a long-term project targeted at globally developing community service and creating an international information network on service.

"The new Global Service Institute will concentrate on studying, informing and assisting in the development of service in areas such as the environment, public facilities, public safety and disaster relief," said institute co-director Michael Sherraden, Ph.D., CSD director and the Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor of Social Development. "While service both through governmental and nongovernmental organizations is expanding in many countries, very little is known beyond anecdotal information about what motivates people to participate in such volunteerism and which policies and programs would best promote service as an institution."

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Young chemists Katie Nicholson, 11, and Gretta Thorpe, 14, participate in the "Rainbows in a Straw" chemistry experiment, one of more than a dozen educational activities offered as part of the University's Take Our Daughters To Work Day 2001. About 100 girls visited campus April 26 as part of the national initiative sponsored by the Ms. Foundation. Since 1994, the University has sponsored this organized effort to introduce adolescent girls to a wide range of career possibilities and expose them to positive role models. This year, several medical-related topics were introduced. It wasn't all work though --as usual, one of the highlights of the day was a visit and demonstration by the national champion women's basketball team.

Edison announces 2001-02 OVATIONS! season

By Liam Otten

Like a good box of chocolates, the ever-eclectic OVATIONS! Series at Edison Theatre contains only the finest ingredients.

From exuberant dance and rich musical traditions to classic and cutting-edge theater, the OVATIONS! Series has, since its founding in 1973, built a national reputation as a premier performing arts showcase.

The 2001-02 season will feature 12 new artistic confections, ranging from established figures to emerging talents, from returning favorites to St. Louis premieres. The new season also marks the return of the ovations! for young people series, offering specially priced Saturday matinees geared to audiences of all ages

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Fun at work: 26th annual Staff Day set for May 21

By Jessica Roberts

Sun and fun await staff and administrative personnel from the Hilltop and West campuses at the 26th annual Staff Day May 21.

The event, which honors the personnel for their contributions to the University's success, will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with the Staff Service Award and Recognition Ceremony in Edison Theatre. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will host the program, assisted by the University's vice chancellors and deans. The ceremony will honor those with 10, 15, 20, 26 and 30-plus years of service. Also presented will be the third annual Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the betterment of the University.

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Come one, come all Sam Owusu-Agyeman (left), president of General Distribution, discusses his products with fair participants at the University's Preferred Supplier/Supplier Diversity Fair in Francis Gym April 24. The event provided an opportunity to meet and interact with some of the University's preferred contract suppliers, including several minority business enterprises. Over 30 businesses participated in the two-day fair, which was also held at the medical school April 25.

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