‘News’ Archives
Former professor fired for allegedly misusing lab fees »
By Amir Kurtovic Nicholas DiMarco, a former Webster University professor in the School of Business and Technology, was fired from his position in the spring of 2008 over an alleged scheme that defrauded students of nearly $100,000 between 2001 and 2007, according to documents obtained by The Journal. The money was charged [...]
Global MBA luncheon promotes unique Webster degree »
By KENDRA HENRY Photos of happy-go-lucky world travelers splashed across the big screen at the Global MBA information session in the University Center Sunnen Lounge on Nov. 16. Sponsored by the School of Business and Technology, the session provided prospective graduate students with a more in-depth look at the program. Benjamin Akande, [...]
Global citizenship debate rages on »
By AMIR KURTOVIC The Global Citizenship Project Task Force, established to propose a new general education program for Webster University, is in the process of answering some important questions. Questions such as, "What is a global citizen, anyway." While some faculty members have raised concerns about the name of the task force, those [...]
United against intolerance
Webster students »
By AMIR KURTOVIC Photos By KHOLOOD EID Protests tend to bring together people of similar backgrounds and political persuasions. That is, unless the protest is against the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), the group known for protesting with signs saying "God Hates Fags" and "Thank god for 9/11". Bikers in leather jackets, Marines in uniform, [...]
President Stroble visits London »
By JENN PROFFITT, BEN FARRAR Foreign Correspondent, Contributing Writer "It is an institution of an intriguing collection of contraries," said Elizabeth Stroble, president of Webster University, during a talk held at WU's London campus. "On one hand Webster is a small university … (and yet) we are global." Stroble made her first [...]
Kaldi’s to stay open longer for trial period »
By BRITTNEY FRENCH Webster University administrators are extending the hours of Kaldi's Coffeehouse for the months of December and January as a result of the fall 2009 Delegates' Agenda. Kaldi's, the new coffeehouse inside Emerson Library, will stay open until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday as part of a trial period. They close at 4 p.m. during [...]
Mentorship program established to help new faculty »
By BRITTNEY FRENCH Webster University faculty members are working on launching a faculty mentorship program that will help show newl professors how to become involved on campus. The program was developed this semester as a result of WU hiring 24 full-time professors in August. It is being organized by three faculty members who serve as its task [...]
Glitches hinder meal-tray delivery »
By BRITTNEY FRENCH When the first case of H1N1 appeared at Webster University in August, administrators began taking precautionary measures in order to stop the spread of influenza on campus. Posters - urging students to stay home if they are ill - and hand sanitizer dispensers were placed throughout campus, and an emergency meal system was [...]
Loan debt leaves students stressed »
By AMY BUCHANAN Getting a college education is not cheap, and with the economy in turmoil many banks and lenders have been forced to cut back their funds, leaving college students to come up with remaining tuition balances on their own. Ray Bayer Jr., CEO of the Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA), said the volume [...]
Students sign petition in ONE stand up event »
By BRITTNEY FRENCH Webster University’s ONE chapter literally stood up against extreme poverty Oct. 16 in the University Center Sunnen Lounge as part of the fourth annual ONE international “Stand Up, Take Action, End Poverty Now!” campaign. The campaign is a three-day event designed to help fight extreme poverty and preventable disease in [...]
