Campus & Community

WashU will pause construction on major capital projects on its Danforth Campus, in response to uncertainties regarding federal funding. 

Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

WashU is among 13 colleges participating in the Campus Compact EnviroCorps initiative, a federal AmeriCorps program to reduce waste, boost energy efficiency and protect natural resources. WashU’s EnviroCorps fellows are planting trees, weatherizing homes and donating items from the WashU Circularity Center to local nonprofits in need.

Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

WashU is in the process of moving training and courses from Learn@Work to Workday. The next group to transition their content to Workday Learning, as of April 14, includes LinkedIn Learning, University Advancement, WashU Information Technology and others.

The ad hoc committee established by the WashU Board of Trustees to review the university’s policies and guidelines governing on-campus protests and demonstrations has completed its work.

The Office of Human Resources has a new initiative to spotlight staff members doing amazing work and to help build connections among employees.

The WUSTL Key will take on a different look Tuesday, March 18, as part of efforts to update WashU branding. Log-in details and access will remain the same.

WashU plans to test its emergency communication system at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 11. (An alternative date is set for March 14 if needed.) The test ensures WashU can effectively communicate with the community in an emergency.

Registration is now open for the next WashU fitness initiative, Star Trak, a six-week opportunity focused on increased movement and energy. The challenge begins March 17.