Record: May 12, 2006

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May 12, 2006
Vol. 30, No. 33

Jim Severine
keeps student housing areas tip-top

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A celebration of culture

GWB's 12th annual International Festival — themed "Bringing the World to You" — featured a forum on religion, an international banquet and a cultural exhibit.

Career Center streamlines; offers more support for job- and intern-seekers

The center is making every effort to ensure students have that right job waiting for them upon graduating; the first step was to reach out to as many as possible.

Wooley named McDonnell professor

"Recognizing Karen Wooley's outstanding career by associating it with the McDonnell legacy at Washington University couldn't be more appropriate," Edward Macias says.

Summer construction plans outlined at meetings

Projects include the finishing touches on the new Liggett House and excavation work for the new underground parking facility.

Sherraden, Unanue to receive Faculty Achievement Awards

Sherraden will receive the Arthur Holly Compton Faculty Achievement Award, and Unanue will receive the Carl and Gerty Cori Faculty Achievement Award.

Early treatment of asthma symptoms doesn't prevent disease in children

A national study performed at the medical school showed that corticosteroids are good for treating symptoms of asthma in preschoolers, but not for preventing the disease.
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Two appointed to leadership roles at Gephardt Institute

Professor Emeritus James W. Davis is stepping down as director of the institute, which was launched last year.

Engineers want smooth slide for cochlear implantees

Robert Morley & Ed Richter investigated static electricity buildup from sliding down a plastic slide, which can temporarily silence the world to cochlear implantees.

Four trustees elected to board at meeting

Also, re-elected as officers of the board were David W. Kemper as chairman and John F. McDonnell and Stephen F. Brauer as vice chairmen.

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Staff Day approaches; numerous activities for Hilltop personnel

Chemists get electrons to 'break on through to the other side'

Commencement Week calendar

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A May 12 reception at Harbison House honored the 62 employees who have reached 25 years of service to the University.

A painting by local artist Gilbert "Chic" Early will be displayed at the Weidenbaum Center in honor of the highly respected WUSTL professor and public-policy scholar.

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