Archive for February, 2015

Snapshots: Vienna Freshmen Ethics Workshop Weekend
Webster University’s Vienna campus held its highly anticipated annual Freshmen Ethics Weekend Workshop Jan 23-24, gathering students for role play, simulations, group discussions and project work around the topic of “Dilemmas Facing the Intellectual Community.” Throughout the weekend, students explore relevant ethical dilemmas they will face as they develop as new university students and working […]

Snapshots: ‘Unpacking Study Abroad’ at Career Skills Workshop
Webster University’s Office of Study Abroad and the Career Planning & Development Center sponsored a Career Skills Workshop on Jan. 29 in the University Center’s Sunnen Lounge. The informational workshop was tailored to Webster students that have studied abroad or are currently considering studying abroad. Over 30 students learned how to market study abroad experiences […]

Check Out Department of Music February Events
The Department of Music invites you to experience its musical offerings for Feb.3-Feb. 15. The next two weeks feature a variety of concerts and recitals, including: Faculty Recital: Daniel Schene, Feb. 8 Jazz at Webster Faculty Concert: The Kim Portnoy Trio, Feb. 9 As always, check the Department of Music website for more details on […]

Stroble Leads ‘Confidence in the Boardroom’ Roundtable at Women’s Conference
Webster University President Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble led a roundtable session at the 10th annual St. Louis Business Journal Women’s Conference. More than 1,200 women business leaders from throughout the Midwest attended the conference, held Jan. 30 at St. Louis Union Station, Webster University was a contributing sponsor of the conference, with the keynote and […]

School of Communications Presents ‘If You Build It – They Might Not Come’ by Julia Griffey
Join the School of Communications in Sverdrup 101 at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for a presentation by associate professor Julia Griffey. “If You Build It-They Might Not Come,” will focus on a strategic use of web 2.0 tools for marketing and promotion. About ‘If You Build It- They Might Not Come’ Griffey provides background […]

In the News: Ghana, Akande in Diverse Issues; Löwstedt on Austria Public Radio
Recent news media coverage involving Webster University community members includes: Löwstedt Discusses Palestine on Austria Public Radio Anthony Löwstedt in the Media Communications Department at Webster Vienna chaired two sessions at “State Formation in Palestine: An Assessment and the Way Forward,” a conference held at the Diplomatic Academy, Vienna, Jan. 26. The conference was organized […]

Historical WWI Film ‘Verdun, Visions of History’ Screens at Webster Feb. 15
“Verdun, Visions of History” (Verdun, visions d’histoire), the significant 1928 World War I film restored in 2006, will screen at Webster University Feb. 15 as part of a co-presentation by Cinema St. Louis and the Centre Francophone at Webster University In 1928, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Armistice, French filmmaker and WWI veteran […]

Nominations for Alumni Association Student Leader Awards
The Webster University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Student Leaders for the Webster Groves campus (due March 6) as well as extended campuses (due April 3). The Webster University Alumni Association recognizes students from all campuses each year for their outstanding contributions as leaders in the classroom, the […]

University Center Priority Scheduling 2015-2016: Reserve by Feb. 26
The University Center is taking Priority Scheduling requests for the 2015-2016 academic year. All requests are due Thursday, Feb. 26, by 5 p.m. To view guidelines and submit a request, visit the Priority Scheduling request page. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Katie Knetzer, director of the University Center, at ucreserve@webster.edu or […]

New Student Recruitment Outreach Resource for Branded Promo Items
Webster’s Global Marketing & Communication has introduced a new resource to provide year-round access to Student Recruitment Outreach support. The new microsite at webster.apspromos.com is open for all extended campus locations, departments, schools and colleges to directly order Webster branded promotional items. This site was created to support such Student Recruitment Outreach efforts in a […]