As we approach Washington University’s Commencement on May 16th, 2008, we want to remind you, our newest alumni, to stay involved in the University community. The value of your degree is dependent of the success of WUSTL as an institution. We can have a tremendous impact on our alma mater.
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Archive for May, 2008
Opportunities for New Alumni
Posted in Alumni, Campus Issues, Submit, Washington University Alumni Council, Washington University in St. Louis, tagged Alumni Council, Campus Issues, Submit, Washington University, WashU, Wireless Internet, WU, WUAC, WUSTL on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Follow the Lead: No controversy at commencement
Posted in Board of Trustees, Campus Issues, Chancellor Wrighton, Commencement, Washington University Alumni Council, Washington University in St. Louis, tagged Alumni Council, Board of Trustees, Chancellor Wrighton, Commencement, Honorary Degree, Phyllis Schlafly, Washington University, WashU, WU, WUAC, WUSTL on May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We deserve one day. After many years of classes, homework, tests, and papers, those of us graduating from Washington University on Ma 16, 2008 deserve a commencement ceremony with the appropriate focus. Unfortunately, the plan to award Phyllis Schlafly with an honorary degree at the same ceremony has changed the scope of commencement. Now it’s [...]
In Opposition of an Honorary Degree for Phyllis Schlafly
Posted in Board of Trustees, Campus Issues, Chancellor Wrighton, Washington University Alumni Council, Washington University in St. Louis, tagged Academics, Alumni Council, Board of Trustees, Chancellor Wrighton, Honorary Degree, Media, Phyllis Schlafly, Washington University, WashU, WU, WUAC, WUSTL on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The student representatives to the Board of Trustees Honorary Degree Committee released the following letter to the Chancellor in opposition to an honorary degree for Phyllis Schlafly. Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
May 9, 2008
Chancellor Mark Wrighton
1 Brookings Drive
Campus Box 1192
St. Louis, MO 63130
Dear Chancellor Wrighton:
As the undergraduate members of the Board of [...]
