Volume 25, No. 31, May 18, 2001
 Smiles, tradition and jubilation come to Brookings Quadrangle today as part of the University's 140th Commencement. |
Joy to reign at 140th CommencementBooks are closed, finals are finished, grades are in and so are the gowns --now it's time to graduate. This morning, 2,246 students will enter Brookings Quadrangle but leave as alumni. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will award the degrees as part of the University's 140th Commencement, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Of the 2,246 candidates, 1,181 are undergraduates and 1,065 are graduate and professional students. |
Souvenir brings dedication, leadership to the tableBy Neil Schoenherr The St. Louis Blues will go all the way in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. That's right, you heard it here first. At least that's the prediction of Richard M. Souvenir, this year's student Commencement speaker. And he should know.
Besides serving as senior class president and working as a teaching assistant in the computer science department, Souvenir was instrumental in making the University's Ice Hockey Club competitive. "Richard has exemplified excellence at Washington University throughout his undergraduate career," said Ron Cytron, associate professor of computer science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Souvenir's academic adviser. "He has earned high marks academically while majoring in computer science and biology. Gentle by nature, Richard's academic colleagues would be surprised at his transformation when he dons ice skates." |
2001 Commencement Gallery of GraduatesClick on the links below to read about some of the University's outstanding 2001 graduates. Michael Birman, engineering and applied
science Please click here to view the Commencement week calendar |
Herbs, traditional medications create potential adverse mixBy Tony Fitzpatrick If you take herbs for medical purposes, tell your doctor. If you are a physician or nurse treating a patient, ask what herbs the patient might be taking and consider the consequences related to possible interactions with prescribed medications or how long-term uses may affect diagnosis or treatment.
"Whether Western medicine likes it or not, herbal self-medication has
become a part of our everyday existence, and its impact on health cannot
be ignored," said Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D., professor of microbiology
and ethnobotany in biomedicine in Arts & Sciences. "For the sake of the
patient, reliable data is available through a variety of Internet sources
and should be used on a routine basis." |
Sturgis' 19th-century prints on displayBy Jessica N. Roberts This spring and summer, an exhibit of 19th-century photographic prints from the collection of American architect, historian and critic Russell Sturgis (1836-1909) will be on display in the John M. Olin Library. The exhibit, titled "Architectonic Fixations: Photographs From the Collection of Russell Sturgis," runs May 25-July 31 with a new selection of prints on display every two weeks. The Sturgis Collection is held by Washington University Archives and comprises more than 15,000 photographic prints of architectural, archaeological and sculptural work primarily from Europe but also from Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and South America.
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Economics of baseball conference to feature journalists Costas, WillBy Gerry Everding Leading baseball-industry experts, including journalists George Will and Bob Costas, will be at the University May 29 for a one-day conference on "The Economics of Major League Baseball."
Sponsored by the University's Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, the conference will explore a range of serious economic problems clouding the financial outlook for Major League Baseball (MLB) and other professional sports. The conference is open to the public, but space is limited and tickets are required for all events. There is no charge for programs running from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in Anheuser-Busch Hall, except for lunch ($15), which will feature a talk by Will. Costas will speak at dinner ($100), 6-8:30 p.m. in Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall. Sponsored by the University's Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, the conference will explore a range of serious economic problems clouding the financial outlook for Major League Baseball (MLB) and other professional sports. The conference is open to the public, but space is limited and tickets are required for all
events. There is no charge for programs running from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in Anheuser-Busch Hall, except for lunch ($15), which will feature a talk by Will. Costas will speak at dinner ($100), 6-8:30 p.m. in Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall. For more information, call the Weidenbaum Center at 935-5068. "The Weidenbaum Center forum will bring together baseball insiders, leading scholars, analysts and journalists to evaluate recent proposals addressing the problems of free agency, stadium financing and revenue-sharing among clubs," said center Director Steven S. Smith, Ph.D., professor of political science and the Kate M. Gregg Professor of Social Sciences in Arts & Sciences. Smith is serving as conference host and organizer. |
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