The Record

Designs shared for east end of Danforth Campus

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton shared plans for the transformation of the east end of the Danforth Campus with the Board of Trustees last week. He presented designs for the project’s seven major components.

Alumnus, trustee Sumers provides lead gift for new Welcome Center

Thanks to a $7 million commitment from university alumnus and trustee Gary M. Sumers, the university will have a true starting point for campus visitors. The Gary M. Sumers Welcome Center is part of the east end transformation.

Social venture funding competition begins Friday

The Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition, a seed funding contest for social ventures, will kick off at an event from 3–5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in Hillman Hall. Up to $100,000 in investment and services is available to selected participants.

A peek inside Spin Alley

About 2,000 journalists — including dozens from other countries — converged here to cover the presidential debate Oct. 9. When it was over, they swarmed into Spin Alley to hear from candidates’ supporters and faculty experts on what unfolded.