News Articles
Rally challenges abuse
Annual Take Back the Night speak-out and rally brings together more than 50 students
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Freshman Colette Matthews still has nightmares about the man she fell in love with when she was 16. "I kept telling myself it was just a bad relationship," said Matthews, now 18. "Colette Matthews" is an assumed name. Yet Matthews experienced more than just signs of a relationship falling apart - threats of murder, suicide and forced sex characterized much of the two years she spent with her then-boyfriend.
Carnahans highlight women's progress in politics
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Two members of Missouri's own answer to the Kennedy family came to Webster April 30 as the latest speakers in former Gov. Bob Holden's "Pizza and Politics" series. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and her mother, former Sen. Jean Carnahan, spoke before a crowd of nearly 60 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge.
Pelosi to graduates: 'You can make change'
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi granted an exclusive interview with The Journal immediately after the May 12 commencement ceremony
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Immediately following her commencement speech at the 2007 Webster University graduation May 12, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed in an exclusive interview several issues facing graduates. Still in her billowing gown, Pelosi talked about foreign policy, education, the 2008 election and young adults' ability to change the world while sitting in a small room tucked away in the depths of the Edward Jones Dome.
Insurance snafu leaves students without net
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THIS STORY IS PART TWO OF A TWO-PART SERIES Health insurance for Webster study abroad students in Thailand during spring 2007 has been plagued by confusion and miscommunication. This resulted in students being without their insurance cards for 23 days after arrival, and some were forced to pay for medical expenses out-of-pocket while in Thailand.
SGA winners set sights on fall semester
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Beginning fall 2007, junior broadcast journalism major Elizabeth Eisele will assume presidency of the Student Government Association. Eisele, who is currently a communications senator, said she was encouraged by her adviser, broadcast journalism professor Eileen Solomon, to run for president.
Campaign advocates lower drinking age
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There have been 22 violations to Webster's alcohol policy since August 2006, said Holland Saltsman, managing director of the Webster Village Apartments. A national drinking age was established in 1984 to decrease the amount of alcohol-related deaths on national highways.
Professor brings natural wonders to Webster
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When he was in the fifth grade, Don Corrigan would deliver some 130 newspapers from one basket on the front of his bike and two on the back. His route led him to rural areas, where he'd sneak off to spend time at the local bluffs before heading home. "I just like the challenge of climbing up them, and I like the vistas and being able to look out and see," said Corrigan, a professor in the communications and journalism department.
Recruiters on campuses in record numbers
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College career directors are reporting record numbers of recruiters on campus. Job offers are up, and companies are saying they'll bring on nearly 20 percent more new graduates than they did last year. This is a banner year for college hiring. "We don't have enough students to fill the positions," said Patricia N.
Fulbright scholarship awarded to professors
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Joseph Stimpfl traveled to Southeast Asia in 2006 to gather information on Malaysian cultural practices in northern Malaysia and Thailand. Stimpfl recently received his third Fulbright scholarship, a research grant, which will allow him to return to Malaysia to research Malaysian spirituality.
Human rights degree unique to Webster
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In spring 2005, Webster University became the first university in the United States to offer an undergraduate degree in international human rights. Previously, there had not been an undergraduate degree for human rights offered in any university in the United States, and Webster University had only offered a minor or a certificate in international human rights.
Philsophy conference hits Webster
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The second annual undergraduate philosophy conference got off to a start Friday, tackling questions ranging from the true meaning of existence to free will. A crowd of around 30, including faculty members and guest speaker, Alan D. Shreft, were on hand to poke holes in papers submitted by Webster students, and students from other local campuses, presented in an open forum.
Murphy sentenced for fraud
Facilities manager convicted of stealing from Webster University
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News Brief Malcolm Murphy, a former Webster employee, was sentenced May 25 to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty March 12 to one count of mail fraud according to federal court documents. Mail fraud is a federal crime because the offender uses the U.
News Briefs
Reading Day Classes will not be held May 4 as part of a university-wide Reading Day. The day of reading was requested by the Student Government Association as a day for students to study before finals week. Gradfest 2007 The Alumni Association is hosting Gradfest 2007 from 5 to 7 p.
Misdemeanors and Mishaps
April 24, 2:19 p.m.: A former Sodexho food service employee was arrested in the University Center by WGPD for trespassing on campus property after being told he was not allowed on campus. April 26, 4:10 p.m.: A camera was taken from a classroom in Webster Hall.
Webster Groves Blotter
April 22: A purse was stolen from a woman while she was visiting at a friend's house in the 100 block of Reavis Place. April 25: A vehicle was struck with pellets from a paintball gun, fired from another vehicle while driving on I-44 near Murdoch. The suspect was stopped by officers and arrested.
