2008 Woodie Awards
News Articles
Suicide leaves friends, family mourning
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Emily Garegnani seemed to have it all. She was a good student who received great grades. She had a loving family and a boyfriend who was crazy about her. She had transferred a year ago from community college as a public relations major but had already made a close group of friends at Webster.
Adjunct issues remain unanswered
Report addressing adjunct concerns complete after year and a half
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Lack of office space, class over-enrollment and unbalanced salaries are a few of many concerns that still plague adjunct faculty, some adjuncts said. The task force established in February 2006 to address these concerns has completed its work, said Faculty Senate President Bill Lynch, a professor in the theatre and dance department.
Blackboard to replace WebCT
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Connections course tools will operate under a new platform as of Jan. 1, 2008. Webster University will be operating under Blackboard Vista, rather than the previous program, WebCT Vista. "Blackboard Vista is the new online teaching and learning platform," said Larry Haffner, director of Information Technology.
University to dig up Quad
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Students can look forward to a newer, greener Quad, as announced in the Student Government Association meeting Sept. 11 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge. "Dr. Meyers said he was sick of the Quad and sick of looking at it," said SGA president and senior broadcast journalism major Elizabeth Eisele.
Business team wins world championship
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Webster students created a $100 million virtual business in the electronic sensor industry and competed for $600 million virtual dollars during the Worldwide Technology Webster Masters of Business Administration Capstone Competition. More than 50 teams used Capstone simulation software and competed against the computer in the qualifying round from July 6-25.
NEWS BRIEFS
Fossett Missing Steve Fossett, millionaire adventurer and husband of Webster alum and Board of Trustees member Peggy Fossett, went missing Sept. 3. Fossett, 63, was flying a single-engine plane in western Nevada when he disappeared. He is known for his risky feats, including being the first person to fly solo around the world in a hot air balloon without stopping.
MISDEMEANORS AND MISHAPS
Sept. 4, 12:07 p.m.: An employee opened her office to find a lamp damaged at 568 Garden Ave. Sept. 4, 4:00 p.m.: A light was damaged on the exterior of the Undergraduate Admissions building. Sept. 8, 4:25 p.m.: An unoccupied vehicle was tampered with in Lot H.