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Presidential pay, expenses leave unanswered questions
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Richard Meyers, the former president of Webster University, didn't leave empty handed after unexpectedly resigning in February 2008. Along with one year's pay of almost $700,000, he is also receiving more than $700,000 in deferred compensation, according to the latest 990 tax document.
Commuter council holds first meeting sponsors safety walk for students
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The Commuter Council hosted its first Safety Assessment Walk in partnership with the public safety department Monday, Sept. 28, outside the Quad. About 15 students, faculty members, administrators and Public Safety officials walked together around campus, identifying potential safety and security hazards at Webster University.
Webster receives stimulus funds
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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. Since February, when the federal stimulus package was signed into law by President Obama, three federal grants totaling $1.
Panel supports health care reform
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The national health care debate has been raging since the summer, with outspoken advocates on both sides of the issue. But the health care debate at the last Pizza and Politics event, which took place inside the University Center Sunnen Lounge Sept. 23, had a different tone.
Religion and sexuality explored at campus events
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Members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Alliance (LGBTQ) and the Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) presented an open and frank discussion on religion and sexual orientation. The event, which took place in the Emerson Library Conference Room Sept.
Media Literacy week comes to WU
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Media Literacy Week was designed to promote media literacy in the St. Louis region for students, media professionals, businesses and institutions. The third annual Media Literacy Week is scheduled to take place at local colleges, including Webster University.
