Centennial
Centennial Event Connects Trustees, Vienna Alumni, Advisory Board
June 8 was the occasion for another Webster University centennial event in a historic setting: A networking event in the Vienna city center, where members of the Webster University board of trustees, the Vienna campus advisory board, and several alumni had the opportunity to exchange insights and reflections from Webster’s past and future. The event […]
Ghana Campus Celebrates First Commencement Ceremony
Amid a centennial year of celebrating changing lives and building strong communities during its first 100 years, on May 23 Webster University reached a milestone signaling the impact to come for the next 100: The first Webster University commencement ceremony in Africa. Six degree candidates for the Class of 2015 either completed their studies or […]
Join the ‘Dancing through the Decades’ Centennial Event Planning
So, you think you can dance? Or, do you prefer to observe performance or cultural dancing? Do you love to boogie on the dance floor? If you enjoy dance, in any of its many forms, the Centennial Committee is looking for you. Join us Tuesday, May 26, from 11 a.m.-noon or noon-1 p.m., in Loretto […]
Centennial: ‘A Century Through Cinema’ series continues through summer 2015
As part of the Webster University Centennial celebration, the Webster University Film Series continues the “A Century Through Cinema” series throughout 2015, reflecting 100 years of cinema, with each event representing a different era in film history. A special guest will introduce the next film on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Winifred […]
In the News: Loretto on Webster centennial; Sound of Meyer’s residency; Schubert on ISIS, Yemen
Recent news media coverage involving Webster University community members includes: Loretto Community: ‘Webster University Reaches Century Mark’ An article about the Webster University Centennial in the Loretto Community magazine by Annie Stevens SL, adjunct faculty member of Religious Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, recalls a variety of historic gems from throughout Webster’s […]
Video: Debut Performance of New Alma Mater
Webster University’s new alma mater, “Webster U. You Are Our Home,” was performed publicly for the first time on April 23. Members of the Webster community filled the Thompson Music Building Recital Hall for its debut performance, where the first verse was played. Department of Music chair Jeffrey Carter, who led this spring’s contest, welcomed […]
New Webster Alma Mater Announced, Debut Performance April 23
Webster University has a new alma mater, and the community will be able to hear it for the first time at noon on Thursday, April 23. All are invited to the presentation and performance that day in the Thompson Music Building Recital Hall where “Webster U. You Are Our Home,” the winning composition by Webster […]
The Big 100 Goes Green
The large 100 installed on the East Academic Building north lawn symbolizes Webster’s Centennial and 100 years of serving students. Recently painted green by students, the large 100 was originally part of the Centennial Kickoff celebration in downtown St. Louis in September 2014. Hundreds of people signed the 100 and wrote wishes for Webster’s future. […]
Centennial Faculty ‘Talks of the Century’ April 6 with Gregg, Jensen, Schuster
The final event in the Webster University Centennial’s “Illuminate Your Mind: Faculty Talks of the Century” series is April 6, 2015, with inspiring 25-minute talks from faculty members Ryan Gregg in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts and Scott Jensen and Joseph Schuster in the School of Communications. The talks begin at 7 p.m.* […]
Students Conclude Global Leadership Summit with Six Student Initiatives to Enhance Strategic Plan
As a signature event of Webster University’s Centennial Celebration, 29 student leaders throughout Webster’s worldwide campus network gathered on the home campus in St. Louis, March 10-13, to discuss leadership and advocacy and assist the University in achieving the new strategic plan. During their short but action-packed time together, the student leaders experienced and accomplished a […]