Posts Tagged ‘Webster University’
Webster’s endowment sees growth in 2012
Webster University’s projected endowment investment returns for the 2012-2013 fiscal year show a significant improvement after 2011-2012’s loss. Endowment investment returns increased 9.9 percent this fiscal year and Webster’s total endowments increased by almost $8 million.
Read MoreUPDATE: Officers’ Summit: Webster smart phone app most popular with leaders
Increasing lighting and safety measures around Webster and creating a system to allow students to charge textbooks to their Webster account were also chosen to be presented at Delegates’ Agenda on Feb. 21.
Read MoreWebster Groves passes bill, prohibits sexual orientation discrimination
A new ordinance unanimously passed by the Webster Groves City Council makes it so no one can be discriminated against by their sexuality when purchasing property.
Read MoreUnique moments in Webster Athletics: backboard breaks, lights go out in Grant Gymnasium
Webster Director of Athletics Tom Hart recalls two memorable instances in Webster University men’s basketball history: the backboard breaking during the 2005 SLIAC championship game and a 20-minute delay when the lights in Grant Gymnasium went out.
Read MoreEditorial: Officers’ Summit 5 issues don’t represent major campus issues
The Journal believes only some of the agenda items chosen for Delegates’ Agenda are worth presenting. The Webster University student leaders have the opportunity to bring campus issues to administration twice a year. The issues chosen should be more substantive and less superficial.
Read MoreThe best defense is a good offense: Build responsible drinkers by drinking younger
The biggest danger to underage drinkers is the inability to drink. Parents need to be able to teach their teenagers safer drinking habits with protection of the law.
Read MoreWomen’s basketball takes down Greenville, 65-48
Led by a balanced scoring attack, the Webster University women’s basketball team took care of rival Greenville College at home on Saturday, Feb. 2.
Read MoreLetter to the editor: Webster Groves resident suggests potential Delegates’ Agenda items
Webster Groves resident Dave Buck weighs in on potential Delegates’ Agenda items. Student leaders will vote on issues to present to the administration at Officers’ Summit on Feb. 1.
Read MoreAT&T Chief Diversity Officer discusses an inclusive workforce
Debbie Storey uses her presentation, “The 21st century workforce: challenges and opportunities” to further explain companies and what they are looking for in new hires.
Read MoreSenior Maggie Zehner reacts to scoring 1,000th point
Even with the career milestone, Zehner said she is more worried about winning the SLIAC tournament. Read to for more from the senior guard and women’s basketball coach Jordan Olufson.
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