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Webster directors convene in St. Louis for global conference
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Webster University's extended family from campuses all over the world came together on the Webster Groves campus for an annual directors conference Oct. 6 through ll. The week was filled with team building activities, outings showcasing St. Louis, workshops and seminars for directors of WU's extended and international campuses.
WRECK BLOCKS PLYMOUTH AVENUE
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Senior Daniel Virtue, an English major, was driving north on Plymouth Avenue when a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by junior Public Relations Sade Barnes hit his car from the side. The Oct. 23 accident, which happened at about 1:30 p.m. blocked the road for nearly an hour.
Triple-threat Vahey proves her versatility
Three-sport athlete dominates WU athletics
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For any student athlete, finding a balance between sports and school is no easy task. With homework, studying for tests, practice, games and staying in shape, students must often make sacrifices in their struggle to remain competitive both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Panel mulls universal health care
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"National health care will come," said James Morone, sure of the future but not giving a specific time frame for the change. Morone, a professor of political science and urban issues at Brown University in Providence, R.I., was the keynote speaker Oct. 18 at "Resuscitating American Health Care Delivery: What are the Options?" The panel discussion was held at the University Center Sunnen Lounge and was initiated by members of the Webster Groves City Council.
BEFORE AND AFTER
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TOP: New soil is laid down Oct. 10 on the Quad. The soil had been found to be too alkaline, preventing grass from flourishing. BOTTOM: Quad construction is now complete as lush grass covers the Quad Oct. 23.
WU retention falls behind U.S. average
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Journalism major Samantha Conforti was one of 407 freshmen who entered Webster University in the fall of 2005 - and one of 94 who decided not to return to WU for sophomore year. The 76.9 percent who did return was the lowest freshman retention rate the university has had in 10 years, said Ted Hoef, associate vice president and dean of students.
Webster preps for scrutiny
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The first half of a two-part accreditation process for the university is nearing completion. Accreditation is a process of quality assurance based on specific criteria, said Kathy Marlock, director of Academic Assessment. Both entire universities and specific programs and colleges within that university can be accredited.
Smoking edict not in place yet
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Rumors circulated that an edict was declared by Webster University at the Student Government Association meeting Oct. 9 that no smoking was going to be allowed 20 feet from entrances to buildings on campus. This had some students, both smokers and nonsmokers alike, up in arms.
ARC offers tutors at residence halls
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For students seeking extra help in their classes, the solution may be as simple as walking down a flight of stairs. In conjunction with the Department of Housing and Residential Life, the Academic Resource Center now places Spanish, math, writing and science tutors in West Hall every evening but Friday and Saturday.
MISDEMEANORS AND MISHAPS
Oct. 5, 2:08 p.m.: An officer was asked to be present while a resident assistant searched a student's room for contraband in East Hall. Oct. 5, 2:46 p.m.: A music student injured her finger in the Thompson House. Oct. 10, 9:19 a.m.: An employee was terminated and was escorted off campus.
NEWS BRIEFS
Fire forces campus closure The San Diego Campus had to close Oct. 23 due to a mandatory evacuation zone from brush fires. All classes were cancelled for at least 24 hours.
Webster Groves Blotter
Oct. 14: An unknown male was observed tampering with vehicles on the parking lot at 33 E. Glendale Road. Nothing was reported stolen or missing. Oct 14: A radio was taken overnight from a parked vehicle at the 10 block of Springbrook Road. Oct. 14: Tools were taken from a garage at the 1300 block of Pinetree Lane.
