Record: May 21, 2004 - Commencement

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May 21, 2004
Vol. 28, No. 34

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Degree candidates Katie Quinn and Amy Brand wear the green Commencement gowns that are making their full debut at this year's ceremony.

Green gown's design based in Middle Ages

Fully debuting this year in honor of the University's Sesquicentennial, the gowns were designed by fashion design alumna Leslie Lambeth.

Cowsik elected to National Academy of Sciences

Election "recognizes the importance of the scientist and his contribution on the global scene," physics Chair John Clark says.

Art students design presidential debate logos

The University's Debate Committee chose two versions; both have been approved by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Commencement week calendar

A guide to events on campus during Commencement week.

The time has come! 143rd Commencement

Of the 2,589 candidates, 1,411 are undergraduate and 1,178 are graduate and professional; the ceremony will start at 8:30 a.m.

Student speaker Nazarian dedicated to serving peers

Though the senior class president's studies certainly took up much of his time, many of his hours were spent outside the classroom.

Gallery of graduates

From running with the bulls in Spain to patenting impressive technology, read about the feats of some of the University's graduates.

Want a second opinion before surgery? Free service offered

The University's cardiothoracic surgeons are dedicated to providing a second opinion within 48 hours of receiving medical records.
More medical articles

Fulbrights awarded to 15 from WUSTL

Of the University's 39 applicants, 15 were selected — breaking the previous mark of 13 set last year — for a 38 percent success rate.

This Week In WUSTL History

This feature will be included in each 2003-04 issue of the Record in observance of Washington University's 150th anniversary.

Summer schedule

After this issue, the Record will phase into its monthly summer publication schedule. Look for our next issue in late June.

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Degree candidate Bethany Ehlmann looks at Mars rover data with Raymond Arvidson at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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