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Webster University News Archives

Webster University News Archives for October 2009

Oct 31, 2009 | KPLR-11

4 of Missouri's higher education leaders to address...

The leaders of four major institutions of higher education in Missouri will gather in St.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, University of Missouri

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Times & Seasons

Day of the Dead, Lord of Life

"One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally, / And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die." Death interrupts our view of eternity, a fearsome jalousie obscuring a future we must approach.

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Related Topix: Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)

STLtoday

Recreation Center Closes Temporarily a Wohl Recreation Center, 1515...

RECREATION CENTER CLOSES TEMPORARILY WOHL RECREATION CENTER, 1515 NORTH KINGSHIGHWAY, TEMPORARILY WILL CLOSE SUNDAY SO $2.7 MILLION IN RENOVATIONS CAN BE MADE TO THE BUILDING.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO, Madison County, MO, St Clair County, MO, University of Missouri, Photography, Arts

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Bangor Daily News

Three vying for Bangor school committee seats

Voters in Bangor next week will have the opportunity to choose two of three candidates seeking open seats on the Bangor School Committee.

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Related Topix: Bangor, ME, Bangor Metro, United States Air Force Academy

Mon Oct 26, 2009

St. Louis BlockShopper

Genetics professor sells 3BD in Webster Groves

Tanya Wolff sold a three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home at 671 Elmwood Ave. in Webster Groves to Jason J. Nowak and Su Ho Wen for $250,000 on Oct.

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Related Topix: Webster Groves, MO

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Webster-Kirkwood Times

Saddam Hussein's Nurse

Book by Webster University author tells story of Army nurse in charge of Hussein's care for 8 months prior to his execution Marianna Riley and Master Sgt.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Iraq, World News,

The United States Army

Community Relations Lead Story

Civilian Education System Advanced Course graduates receive credit from both universities as a part of the agreements Photo credit Patrick Morrow Col.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Belvoir, Central Michigan University, Fort Belvoir, VA

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Demopolis Times

Demopolis native promoted to colonel

Lt. Col. Bobby J. Brown of Demopolis was promoted to the rank of colonel on Sept.

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Related Topix: Demopolis, AL, Alabama State University

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Webster Journal

Alumni authors sign books, mingle with students at Meet The Authors

Jan Greenburg, a Webster University MAT graduate of 1973, displays her books and her passion for the arts at the Meet The Authors even on Sept.

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Related Topix: Arts, Literature

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Webster Journal

May Gallery enters an out-of-focus world

Kevin Vogler discusses his photographs with May Gallery Coordinator Bill Barrett and Linda Dahlgren, a staff member in the Alumni Development Office Friday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Arts, Photography, Cameras

Sat Oct 17, 2009

The Webster Journal

The listening post

Students speak with professor and Campus Minister Laurel Hayes in the Sverdrup building at the Listening Post Monday, Oct.

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The Webster Journal

Tuition costs, lack of aid hurts students

When students have to make a decision on where to go to college, the cost of tuition is often at the top of the check list.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Webster Journal

Sick and tired students

There is not enough time in the day for me to do all I have to do and still be sane.

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Related Topix: Opinion

The Webster Journal

Noisy roofing during midterms exposes lack of planning foresight

At Webster University, acceptance is beginning to set in. The two entrances to the Sverdrup building will not be accessible for another month or so.

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Related Topix: Opinion

The Webster Journal

Presidential pay issue leads to talks

Former Webster University President Richard Meyers' pay and expenses, recently reported by The Journal, prompted meetings between the administration, faculty and staff to discuss budget issues and transparency.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

The Webster Journal

County citizens to vote on smoking ban

A Nov. 3 vote will decide if smoking will be banned in St. Louis County. For the first time in St.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, St Louis County, MO, Chesterfield, MO

Tue Oct 13, 2009

The Webster Journal

Calm campus classrooms compromised by careless clods

I have a lot of respect for the faculty at Webster University. They are well educated on every subject matter they teach and are certainly experienced enough to teach college level courses.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, Opinion

Mon Oct 12, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

The Rep and Webster University Host Free Reading of the Laramie...

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Webster University will co-host the St. Louis premiere reading of the epilogue to the acclaimed play The Laramie Project which, since its debut in 2000, has been one of the most performed plays in America.

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Related Topix: Laramie, WY, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, The Laramie Project, Theater, Arts, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jim McDermott

The Webster Journal

Farmer Joel Salatin speaks at WU for freshman seminar

American farmer and author Joel Salatin autographed books after his lecture at Webster University's Grant Gym Monday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Arts, Ballet

Sun Oct 11, 2009

The Webster Journal

GI Bill payment delays continue to plague schools

The trouble continues for veterans as the Post-9/11 GI Bill payments have been delayed even further.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, US Military, Bolling Air Force Base, US Air Force

Sat Oct 10, 2009

The Webster Journal

Honors system leaves grads mad

If I were to graduate today, I would be considered magna cum laude at many universities, or at least cum laude at the more stringent St.

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Related Topix: Opinion

The Webster Journal

Stroble's first 100 days

President Storble in her office inLoretto Hall on Oct. 6, 2009. Since Franklin Delano Roosevelt's legendary First 100 Days, presidents have been judged early on by their performance within their first few months in office.

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The Webster Journal

Students present issues at Delegates' Agenda

Cristina Alfaro, a senior political science major from Costa Rica and president of the Latin American Student Organization, addresses problem to the panle of administrators during the Delegate's Agenda Thursday, Oct.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

The Webster Journal

Roof repair will cost $1 million

The roof on the Sverdrup building is being replaced. Work is expected to continue until the end of the year.

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The Webster Journal

The Journal wants to take a spin at this year's homecoming carnival

Fliers prominently featuring a carnival setting began surfacing around Webster University in the last weeks of September.

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Related Topix: Opinion

The Webster Journal

Webster holds second annual Folk Fest

Randi Whitaker , from St. Louis, and Audrey Simes , a sophomore dance major and autoharp player, perform on the Quad during the Get the Folk Up Festival Saturday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Activism

Thu Oct 08, 2009

The Webster Journal

WU alumna conducts walk to fight diabetes

A Webster University alumna, Stephanie Kiszczak, is taking action against diabetes by forming a team for the Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication

The Webster Journal

Annual crime report shows drop in campus incidents

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION Crime on campus is down, but burglaries are still the biggest problem, report says.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Lehigh University

Tue Oct 06, 2009

River Front Times

Reminder: Joel Salatin at Webster Tonight

A reminder: Farmer Joel Salatin will speak at Webster University tonight at 7:30 p.m. Salatin heads Polyface , a Virginia farm whose "beyond-organic" practices have been featured in Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma and the recent documentary Food, Inc.

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Related Topix: Food, Inc.

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Digital Producer

Education Events A mainstay At AES 127th Convention

DMN Newswire--2009-10-5-- NEW YORK: An enduring commitment to education has earned Audio Engineering Conventions a reputation for being not just student friendly, but student indispensable.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, October, Boston Metro, UMass Lowell

The Webster Journal

'Company' play to show until Oct. 4 in Conservatory

The Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts is beginning its theater season with the musical drama "Company," which opened Sept.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Classical, Stephen Sondheim, Wedding, Mount Gretna, PA

Sat Oct 03, 2009

The Webster Journal

Mastery of many languages necessary for modern world

Learning a new language is undoubtedly difficult. I know from personal experience.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Fri Oct 02, 2009

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Webster University will be on The CBS Evening News this Sunday

The CBS evening news will run an extensive story on Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey during its national news on Sunday evening, Oct.

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Thu Oct 01, 2009

The Webster Journal

Webster receives stimulus funds

Webster University received more than $1.4 million in federal stimulus funds for the 2009-2010 academic year, allowing students to put more money back in their pockets and save on tuition.

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Nashua Telegraph

New Business Bio: Southern New Hampshire Counseling Center

Type of business: Individual and group mental health counseling. Main location 60 Main St., Suite 210, Nashua.

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Related Topix: Nashua, NH, Family, Parenting, Northeastern University, Rivier College

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