WUSTL On Wikipedia
Washington University in St. Louis is a nonsectarian, private research university located in St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri. Founded in 1853 and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than one hundred and twenty five nations. Twenty-two Nobel laureates have been associated with Washington University, nine doing the major part of their pioneering research at the university. Washington University is made up of seven graduate and undergraduate schools that encompass a broad range of academic fields. In the 2007 U.S. News & World Report rankings, its undergraduate program is ranked 12th overall (tied with Cornell University) and admissions selectivity is ranked 6th (tied with Columbia University). Amongst the University's highly-ranked Graduate schools include the School of Medicine, which is ranked 3rd, Architecture, which is ranked 5th, and the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, ranked 1st.Rankings from Washington University School Rankings The Medical School and Social Work rankings are from U.S. News & World Report, while the architecture ranking is from Design Intelligence. Officially incorporated as The Washington University, popular nicknames for the university include Wash. U. and WUSTL, all derived from the initials of the university's name. To prevent confusion over its location, the Board of Trustees added the phrase "in St. Louis" in 1976. The university has an endowment of $5.66 billion. The current chancellor is Mark S. Wrighton, who has led the university since 1995. He is among the highest paid university heads in the United States.
Academic Calendar - Spring 2008 Schedule
1/14 - First Day of Classes
1/21 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
3/10-3/16 - Spring Break
5/1-5/7 - Final Exams
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5/1-5/7 - Final Exams
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Food Reviews around Washington University
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- City Coffee House & Creperie (Saint Louis)
- "If you are indecisive, City Coffee House & Creperie might not be right for you. However, if you show up at lunch, the line will be so long you'll have..." more
- Kaldi's Coffeehouse (Saint Louis)
- "This place made me fall in love with its surrounding neighborhood. Its quirky and a bit odd, but unique in a way that none of the other locations even try..." more
- Riddle's Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar (Saint Louis)
- "Let's do a quick survey... How many of you love to go out and have cocktails with friends and have noticed that by the end of the night when everyone is..." more
- Kayak's Coffee and Provisions (Saint Louis)
- "I really enjoy this place. Lots of WashU students study here since it's close to their campus. The coffee is good and they have free wireless. I never..." more
- St. Louis Bubble Tea (Saint Louis)
- "This place sux!!! I waited 15 min for my drink, since the person ahead of me decides to get five, and there were only two servers on staff. My "snow"..." more
- Cheesecake Factory (St Louis)
- "Coming from a person who does not like chain restaurants, I have to say I love the Cheesecake Factory. I was addicted to it when I lived in California and..." more
- Cairdeas Coffee (Saint Louis)
- "The original location of Cairdeas Coffee will be sorely missed. Back then, I could order a tasty beverage and something to eat on my way to Forest..." more
- Jilly's Cupcake Bar (Saint Louis)
- "I went once and found out that Jilly's not only stole my name but also my heart. It was later in the day and the selection wasn't great but I am pretty sure..." more
- Olive Farmer's Market (St Louis)
- "OMG! I am so thankful there is an Asian Grocery Store in St Louis! I just moved out to St. Louis from Southern California and I brought my own Ponzu sauce..." more
- Bob's Seafood (Saint Louis)
- "Sometimes I have to wonder: who ELSE is buying steamers in St. Louis?! Bob's is the only place I trust to get them at, and they're always amazing." more
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- Seamus McDaniel's (St Louis)
- "It is comical that O'Charley's is being classed as an Irish pub. O'Charley's is a chain restaurant the was named after no Irishman I have ever known. They..." more
- Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Bar (St Louis)
- "This place is alright. We chose outdoor seating. It was absolutely jam packed the night we went, so service was a tag slow. Food is usual greasy diner..." more
- Boathouse (Saint Louis)
- "I had a great evening at The Boathouse with my little brothers (ages 7 and 11). We rented a paddle boat ($15 bucks for an HOUR!), and then wanted to eat..." more
- Sasha's (Saint Louis)
- "I love love love Sasha's. It has a great wine selection (duh, it's a wine bar) but its not just a bunch of your typical wines. Sure it has your Merlots..." more
- Cicero's Restaurant & Entertainment Plex (Saint Louis)
- "This place is really up and down. The pros: 1. Beer selection. They have several dozen draft beers, mostly European imports and American microbrews,..." more
- Twisted Olive (Saint Louis)
- "The Twisted olive martini bar at the Delmar loop sits like an oasis in a desert of people. Hidden above vintage vinyl the twisted olive is an escape from..." more
- The Pageant (Saint Louis)
- "I've been to roughly a dozen venues throughout the midwest and a couple more in TX since moving. The Pageant is without doubt the best venue I've ever been..." more
- Cheshire Lodge (Saint Louis)
- "The Cheshire Lodge located right on Clayton Road is a nice little bar, almost hidden from the world. My friends and I would go there to get nice evening..." more
- Momo's Ouzaria Taverna (University City)
- "Amazing food and in deserts, my fav is the chocolate phyllos. It is out of this world. They have a huge selection of tapas/mezes kinda dishes. I like the..." more
- Delmar Restaurant & Lounge (Saint Louis)
- "I'm a fan of the Delmar, mainly because I can walk home from it and not having to worry about driving while intoxicated and also because it's just over the..." more
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Art & Entertainment Reviews
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- Forest Park (Saint Louis)
- "I wish I could give it more stars - I don't feel like five really conveys my love for Forest Park. It can get crowded on nice weekends, but that's just..." more
- Tivoli Theatre (Saint Louis)
- "This place is one of the most "thoughtful" theaters you'll find anywhere. By thoughtful I mean a theater that doesn't just show a movie because it is a..." more
- Saint Louis Zoo (Saint Louis)
- "I haven't been to a zoo in a looong time, so decided it was about time for a family reunion. Pros: 1. Free 2. $10 front side parking, but option for..." more
- St Louis Art Museum (Saint Louis)
- "The art museum is a nice place to take the kids, a nice place to get back in touch with your creative side and a nice place to spark conversation with a..." more
- The Muny (Saint Louis)
- "The Muny is a legendary outdoor theater that performs a series of shows every summer and is located in Forest Park. The shows are always amazing and awe..." more
- Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Bar (St Louis)
- "This place is alright. We chose outdoor seating. It was absolutely jam packed the night we went, so service was a tag slow. Food is usual greasy diner..." more
- Landmark Hi-Pointe Theatre (St Louis)
- "The Hi Pointe may or may not be closed forever. They claim to be cleaning things up. Here is a recent article about it......" more
- Missouri History Museum Library & Research Center (Saint Louis)
- "The Missouri History Museum is free except for traveling exhibits, which are free on Tuesdays. There is so much to see and discover here that visitors..." more
- Cicero's Restaurant & Entertainment Plex (Saint Louis)
- "This place is really up and down. The pros: 1. Beer selection. They have several dozen draft beers, mostly European imports and American microbrews,..." more
- Saint Louis Art Museum (Saint Louis)
- "It's free, there's a mummy downstairs, and a room full of Beckmanns. Sweet. Oh, and in the ninth grade, one of my friends touched the 'Water Lilies' by..." more
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