April 2004
Shanghai Study Abroad Newest Offering in China
FROM DOMINIK JANSKY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The University is launching its first undergraduate program in China, a study abroad offering in Shanghai. Webster has been in China since 1997, offering graduate studies to a mostly Chinese student population first in Shanghai and later in Chengdu and Shen Zhen. But the new China Studies program—taught entirely in English—is tailored to undergraduate students, especially those who are interested in Asian or Chinese cultures.
News from Kansas City
FROM CAROLYN COTTRELL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
On Feb.12, Dick Vermeil, coach of the Kansas City Chiefs football team and former coach of the St. Louis Rams, spoke to adjunct professor Norm Craig’s Managerial Leadership class at the request of student/player Tony Richardson. Regional Director Carolyn Cottrell welcomed Vermeil to campus and expressed Webster's gratitude for the time he took out of his busy schedule to share his wisdom with Webster students. Vermeil held the students spellbound for nearly an hour and a half with comments and anecdotes on what it takes to be a good leader.Featured Faculty
FROM DOMINIK JANSKY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The American Council on Education (ACE) has selected Bill Lynch, associate professor, Voice and Speech, as one of 37 college and university senior faculty and administrators to participate in the 2004-05 ACE Fellows Program. The program was established by ACE in 1965 to identify and prepare faculty and staff for senior positions in college and university administration. Lynch was nominated for the ACE fellowship by Neil George, executive vice president, Academic.
David Clewell, professor, English, will have his poem, “Uncle Bud, Unshaken in the Wake of Sputnik: October 1957,” published in the summer issue of The Georgia Review. Clewell also held a public reading from his new book, “The Low End of Higher Things,” at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and appeared as a guest critic at the St. Louis Poetry Center.
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St. Louis Calendar Highlight
Sing into Spring…
Webster University’s Opera Studio presents “Spring Scenes” from famous operas Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29, at 7 p.m. in the Music Annex behind the Thompson Music House. Performed by Webster University Opera Studies students and directed by Alice Nelson, all scenes are sung in English. The atmosphere is informal, with minimal costumes and props and piano accompaniment by Duane Bridges. The program includes scenes from: “The Magic Flute,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “The Pirates of Penzance” and “Falstaff.”
For more information on St. Louis events, check the online calendar.
Employees of the Month
April 2004 Spotlight Award
FROM THERESA ARNOLD, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICTIONS WORK-STUDY STUDENT
Congratulations to the April winners of the Employee Spotlight Award: Terri Jones, technology information coordinator, User Services, and Paulita Lazarin, department associate, Fort Sam Houston Metropolitan Campus.
Service Anniversaries
April 2004
The University extends its appreciation to the following individuals who have ably served the institution for many years:
Ann Wagner, representative, Registrar’s Office, 20 years
Marianne Slojkowski, department associate, Registrar’s Office, 15 years
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New Employees
A warm welcome to the newest members of the Webster family:
Dominik Jansky, writer/editor, University Communications, ext. 7011, replaces Debra Schwartz.
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To learn more about job opportunities at Webster, go to the Human Resources Jobs site.
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