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Follow along on R.I.P. TELEVISION OUR WRITING? NOT GOOD? Student Life’s newest PACK ME IN blog as our scene Charlie Bohlen, Staff Col- Cadenza TV editor Percy Olsen correspondents umnist, expounds on the YOUR SUITCASE! mourns the loss of some of our write in from around state of writing in Wash. U. loveliest television programs. the globe publications. INSIDE BACK PAGE PAGE 4 ONLINE BLOGS.STUDLIFE.COM Sthe independentTUDENT newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis LIFE since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 130 No. 45 www.studlife.com Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Despite market, Nanette Tarbouni to leave WU Wrighton pushes Burroughs School, effective July 1. guiding juniors and seniors in their community of people.” Admissions direc- Tarbouni will succeed Andy Abbott, college preparation and search. Berg is confi dent that Shimabu- tor to move to John who will become the next headmas- “I am looking forward to work- kuro, who has 15 years of experi- ter of Burroughs. ing with students as they prepare to ence working in college admissions, need for research Associate Vice Chancellor John go to college and to learn about the will be able to continue Tarbouni’s Burroughs School Berg, who worked with Tarbouni, college application process from that success. learned of her decision on Jan. 1. Al- side of the desk,” Tarbouni wrote in “She’ll be a great leader,” Berg Brittany Farb though he did not expect the move, an e-mail to Student Life. said. “Like Nanette, she’s very well Staff Reporter he said he appreciates Tarbouni’s Julie Shimabukuro, a University versed in the admissions fi eld. She Students concerned contribution to campus. graduate and the current director of and Nanette have worked together “I was surprised,” he said. “She’s international recruitment, will suc- for a long time. She is very well about fi nancial aid, After calling Washington Uni- such a great person. The name ‘Na- ceed Tarbouni as director of admis- respected among her colleagues at versity home for the past 25 years, nette’ has been synonymous with sions. Shimabukuro is excited to fi ll Washington University, around the future jobs Director of Undergraduate Admis- Washington University admissions Tarbouni’s position. country and the world.” sions Nanette Tarbouni will begin a for a long time. We’re very sad, and “I think it’s a great opportunity At the University, Tarbouni has David Messenger and new chapter in her professional life we’re happy for Nanette.” and a big role to fi ll,” she said. “I’m worked with many Burroughs stu- Chloe Rosenberg starting this summer: high school. Taurboni plans to use her experi- a Wash. U. alum so this is my school dents. She plans to bring those expe- Tarbouni has been named direc- ence at the University to lead a team as well. I care about the future of the Staff Reporters tor of college counseling at John of four other college counselors University. We have such a fantastic See TARBOUNI, page 3 With the administration planning administrative cutbacks and students IS IT JANUARY ALREADY? concerned about fi nancial aid and job prospects, Washington University continues to feel the effects of the ongoing economic crisis. The state of the economy has had SAM GUZIK | STUDENT LIFE a profound impact on the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor, Chancellor Mark Wrighton the national unemployment rate rose addresses budgeting issues at last to 7.2 percent in December, with em- semester’s tuition forum on Dec. 2, ployers shedding more than half a 2008. This year, despite decreases in million jobs. the endowment and harsh economic Students recognize that the tight- times, Wrighton is confi dent that er economy may mean a tougher job fi nancial aid offered to students will search. not be affected. “I’m kind of looking at a list of things—jobs, grad school, whatever Health (NIH), is our largest single opportunities might come up,” senior sponsor,” Wrighton said. “President- Craig Auclair, an English and inter- elect Obama in his campaign said he national and area studies major, said. would favor doubling the NIH bud- “I think the opportunities are out get over 10 years.” there—you have to fi nd them.” But many are concerned about “There are always places for real- how the current economy affects ly talented people,” Chancellor Mark the University’s ability to extend fi - Wrighton said. nancial aid to current and future stu- Institutions of higher education dents. worldwide are feeling the effects of “Considering I plan to go to grad- the crisis on their endowments. The uate school, I would prefer if at all University’s endowment dropped possible to not have too much out- sharply in the 2008 fi scal year, fall- standing debt from my undergradu- ing about 25 percent from its all-time ate education,” freshman Jacob Witt high of $5.66 billion to $4.22 billion, said. “In this economy, I have no idea as of Dec. 3. if any funds will be available to help The administration is now cut- me with this concern.” ting back on hiring, but will still add In reaction to the economic tur- some new staff. moil, the University anticipates in- “Even though we are not con- creasing fi nancial aid. MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE strained we will be careful. We do “We are in a position to be more Freshman Class Council members read student-submitted highlights from the fall semester at Intermission 2012 on Monday night in Graham Chapel. not have a hiring freeze and we will responsible year after year,” Wrigh- be adding faculty,” Wrighton said. ton said. “We hope we can expand “We are recruiting right now. We will the investment. We’re going to strive be doing this selectively.” to have an increase in fi nancial aid Staff consolidation is taking place. that is greater than the increase in According to Wrighton, the Univer- tuition.” sity will not lay off professors. Director of Student Financial Fees begin for DUC usage The funding used to employ re- Services Bill Witbrodt wrote in an searchers on campus is variable. If e-mail to Student Life that the Uni- Kelly Fahy Union (SU) vice president of admin- fees collected will be set aside to be which means its groups will not have the University does not receive suf- versity will work to ensure that all Staff Reporter istration, said. spent as needed. to pay a per-use fee to rent its space. fi cient funding, in the form of grants, currently enrolled students will be “[Imposing the rental fees] is not According to Nelson, SU already the school will not be able to keep as able to graduate despite any unex- something anyone wants to do. But I pays the DUC a fl at fee of $100,000, See FEES, page 7 many research scientists on staff. pected fi nancial troubles they may Beginning this semester, Wash- think the expectations are that this is Despite the volatile state of the encounter. ington University will charge fees for a space that the entire campus can be economy, University research fund- “I can confi rm that Washington the use of spaces in the Danforth Uni- proud of using,” Darby said. “I hope ing remains strong. University will not let fi nances stand versity Center. it’s that way now, but it’s going to cost “We’re a very strong research in- in the way of enrolled students’ abil- Not all student groups, however, money to keep it that way.” stitution,” Wrighton said. ity to complete their programs and will have to pay to use the space in the According to Darby, the global According to Wrighton, the Uni- graduate on time,” Witbrodt wrote. Danforth University Center (DUC). economic situation has infl uenced the versity has recently received a num- “This has always been the position of “Any student group recognized decision to charge fees for using the ber of research grants. the University. It’s part of our depart- by Student Union would not have to DUC. The University received a grant ment’s mission statement.” pay. There are a couple of regular, “I think the struggling economy of $12 million in order to forward So far, Witbrodt said that the Uni- credit-bearing classes that occur in has an impact on absolutely every- research into clean coal technology. versity has not seen a measurable here, and the University’s practice is thing having to do with Washington The Danforth Foundation also made increase in fi nancial aid requests but not to charge [for] space for classes,” University,” Darby said. “I don’t think a contribution of $10 million to the that if they do, the University plans Bill Darby, director of the DUC, said. anyone is exempt from making some endowment for medical research. “on being as responsive as it has in “Everybody else pays.” economies, and frankly, I don’t think Wrighton expects that the federal the past.” As the building is used daily by anyone should be exempt.” government, with the incoming Ba- Despite the fi nancial fallout, crowds of students, it will require The fees will range from $25 to rack Obama administration, will play Wrighton is confi dent that the Uni- regular upkeep which these fees will $150, depending on what space is a role in expanding research opportu- versity will persevere. help cover. rented. According to Darby these MATT LANTER | STUDENT LIFE nities at the University. “Our business is very strong,” “The building does not pay for amounts are negligible compared to A meeting room in the DUC is vacant and awaiting use.

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