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SGA awaits coming election with positive attitude
Votes will be taken April 1-5
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Student Government Association (SGA) elections are next week, and the ballot is more competitive than in past years. But, it still has problems. Close examination of the ballot shows that SGA could have several open seats after the election — spanning from midnight Sunday, April 1, to midnight Wednesday, April 5.
Tuition to rise 6.5 percent
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A Webster education is about to get a new price tag, and it’s not a mark down. At the Webster board of trustees meeting on March 16, the board approved a tuition increase of 6.5 percent for full-time students and a 4 percent hike for the undergraduate per-credit-hour rate, effective during and after the fall 2001 semester. This means that a full-time student taking between 13 and 18 credit hours without institutional aid (scholarships and financial aid) will pay $13,720 next year, compared to $12,880 this year. A single credit hour will go for $398, up from this year’s cost of $375.
SGA elections under way
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SGA Elections are now under way. Elections are Monday-Thursday, April 2-5. Students can vote throughout the Webster Groves campus or online at
Attention business students!
Learn a business by running a business competition
Registration opens this week for the competition that will determine which business school is producing the best
strategic talent. The Capstone competition, based on the Capstone Business Simulation, begins April 16 for more than 400 university business schools that use the simulation to teach finance and strategy.
"Seniors in a Cyberage"
Workshop set for Friday
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Senior citizens will become an increasing presence in cyberspace over the next few decades and Webster University is on the leading edge of incorporating this growing segment of society into the information age with a day-long workshop this Friday, March 30, "Seniors in a Cyberage."
Campus attracts national retailers as neighbors
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Over the past year students and residents of Webster Groves have noticed the addition of many national retailers. These include a new Starbucks, a Quizno’s Oven-Baked Classic Subs, and a St. Louis Bread Co. Starbucks celebrated its one-year anniversary in Webster -- in Old Orchard, to be precise -- on Saturday, March 31. Quiazno’s opened nearly seven months ago, and St. Louis Bread Co. opened this Valentine’s Day.
Look at more SGA candidates.
Here's more info about more SGA candidates
TWA top executive says it’s in good hands with American Airlines
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The School of Business and Technology and the Dean’s Club offered its inaugural dean’s breakfast on Wednesday, March 21, at the UC Sunnen Lounge. Vice president and operating chief executive officer of Trans World Airlines (TWA) William Compton spoke to an audience of Webster administration, alumni, faculty and staff as well as members of the St. Louis community about the recent merger of TWA and American Airlines.
Even more SGA candidates
Here's the last of the pictures of SGA candidates.
Online copyright laws raise debate
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Whenever people turn on a computer and go online, they are subject to copyright laws when downloading photographs or music as well as in other scenarios. These laws affect all who use this technology, but many don’t know much about them. On March 22, Mike Godwin spoke at the Pearson House about “Cyber House Rules.” The author of “Cyber Rights: Defending Free Speech in the Digital Age” was part of the spring 2001 Ethics Lecture Series.
Fall registration begins April 4
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Spring is in the air, but for returning graduate and undergraduate students, attention needs to turn to next semester's registration.
New complex doesn’t worry Rep
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Plans to build a Stages St. Louis complex on the corner of Big Bend Boulevard and Kirkwood Road were rejected during a Kirkwood City Council meeting on March 15. A council spokesperson, however, said that other development proposals are currently being discussed. This news does not worry Brad Graham, public relations manager for the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Balanced eating is the key to health, weight loss
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With spring break over and summer fast approaching, thoughts drift to hot, sunny days on the beach, and, for those stuck inland, swimsuits and tanning oil by the local pool. Students trying to shed the extra pounds accumulated over the winter might do a little dieting, but they have to remember that nutrition, not starvation, is the healthiest way to lose weight.
Career Center plans events for students
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Each year, the staff of the Career Center meets to discuss what Webster can further do to assist students from the academic into the "real-world" work experience.
But this year's project is a first ever for the school. The Career Center has joined with the School of Business and Technology to sponsor the Spring Business and Technology Career Series.
Online courses, programs popular
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Online courses have hit it big with Webster faculty, staff and students around the world, and a new platform may increase the program’s appeal.
Pearson House an impressive place for class
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Attending Webster University provides students an opportunity to roam the halls of old, impressive homes, such as the one located at 8260 Big Bend Blvd. This two-story white home, known today as the Pearson House, holds the offices of the English and philosophy departments as well as a few classrooms.
Acting dean talks programs, policies
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Three students attended the Town Hall Forum for the College of Arts and Sciences, held in the University Center’s Sunnen Lounge March 19. At the forum, sponsored by the Student Government Association, acting dean Janice Hooper exchanged ideas and concerns with students.
Online universities are here but authorities say use caution
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Online universities are a growing population among higher education communities, but they are unlikely to replace traditional forms of education. Students looking at online universities are cautious when choosing to attend a completely online university due to accreditation issues.
