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Power outage forces resident relocation
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Hundreds of students were forced to evacuate two residence halls Aug. 24 after a severe storm knocked out power to parts of campus. "We want to keep students' safety and health in mind at all times," said Jennifer Casady, the new residence hall director.
Text messaging, e-mails now provide campus updates and emergency info
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In April 2007, the Committee on Student Communication meetings led to an alert that uses text messages, e-mail, and RSS feeds. Richard Meyers formed the committee with staff representatives from different Webster University departments to implement a system for communication in emergency situations in Virginia Tech.
SGA outlines year-long plans
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The first meeting of the Student Government Association was called to order at 3p.m. Aug. 28 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge. After members were sworn into their positions, they discussed campus goals for the semester and addressed student requests.
Beloved teacher, mentor dies
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On July 3, Sister Mary Mangan died at the age of 94. She taught history and political science at Webster on and off since 1956. She retired in 2001. Sister Mary earned her bachelor's degree in history from Webster College, her master's degree in history from St.
Residential Life establishes new dorm security measures
Resident assistants have received extra training, new desk assistant positions have been created and security features have been added to keep residents safe
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To ensure the safety of its students, Webster recently made changes to residence hall security. Efforts have been made to better train and prepare resident assistants for crisis situations. Before students moved in, Public Safety met with all RAs to discuss Public Safety's role in protecting and securing the campus.
THE MUSIC ANNEX IS GONE
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Heavy machinery destroys the Music Annex, located on the Music Quad between the Loretto-Hilton Center on Garden Avenue and the Thompson Music Building on Big Bend Boulevard, Aug. 25. The demolition began at 10 a.m. On the construction mesh surrounding the site are slips of paper notifying students of the location of the "New Music Annex" within the new Community Music Building on Garden Avenue.
NEWS BRIEFS
Dean Akande chosen as top leader School of Business Dean Benjamin Akande was named one of the top 25 most influential minority business leaders in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal. Webster names new vice president Webster hired Faith Maddy to serve as vice president for development and alumni programs.
MISDEMEANORS AND MISHAPS
May 15: Employee tripped and fell on a raised portion of the sidewalk at the corner of Big Bend Boulevard and Edgar Road. May 15: A person wrecked a bicycle in Lot H, the person refused treatment. May 21: A camera and memory card were taken from a desk drawer in the University Center.