‘Be first class,’ focus on small acts of kindness, Booker tells graduates

Cory A. Booker, the mayor of Newark, N.J., told the more than 2,700 WUSTL graduates to focus on being “first class” in character, to never give up and to focus on performing small acts of kindness. Booker spoke at the university’s 152nd Commencement celebration.

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10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, Federal Work-study Program Meeting. To help Danforth Campus employers learn the process and benefits of hiring Federal Work-Study Program students. Event details. RSVP via email to: financial@wustl.edu. Wilson Hall, Room 214. Contact: James McDonald, asst. dir. of Student Financial Services, at (314) 935-6847.

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, Open house for Jim Burmeister. Chancellor Mark Wrighton invites you to an open house to celebrate Jim’s life and work at WUSTL. Jim will be retiring on July 1. Remarks at 5 p.m. No RSVP necessary. All are welcome. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. annmarie.ruhlin@wustl.edu.

Whitney Curtis

Another — slightly smaller — graduation ceremony

Children from the WUSTL Family Learning Center on North Campus donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation from preschool at a ceremony held at the center May 13. Now, on to kindergarten!

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Sports summer camp registration under way

The Athletic Department offers summer sports camps for kids at all developmental levels — from age 6 through high school. The camps focus on baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

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