Campus & Community

WashU has launched free public tours of its nationally recognized arboretum, showcasing iconic trees, fall colors and campus biodiversity. WashU is among the rare college campuses to host a Level III arboretum and botanic garden.

Flu shots again will be available to WashU employees on the Danforth and Medical campuses this fall. Some employees may be required to receive the vaccine.

The university plans to test WashU Alerts, its emergency communication system, at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The test will encompass all WashU Alert modes.

Washington University in St. Louis is taking the next step in its work to cultivate and maintain a community where all feel welcome, included and valued, based on new recommendations from the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee.

As part of her travel to universities across the country, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited WashU Sept. 16.

Washington University in St. Louis will retire the Robert J. Terry Lecture and rename the Robert J. Terry Professorship, following approval by the Board of Trustees. The action follows a recommendation from the university’s Naming Review Board and concludes a yearlong review.

Get ready for autumn with WashU’s well-being challenge, a six-week opportunity to embrace the beauty of the season. Track your activity, build connections and participate as a team. Eligible employees can register online now.

The U.S. flag over Brookings Hall will be lowered to half-staff Friday, Sept. 11, as the university pauses to remember the lives lost 25 years ago in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

The WashU Arboretum held its inaugural docent training, bringing together a wide variety of individuals to support future outreach and educational programming. Eventually, the docents will lead tours for the community.

Images from on and around the WashU campuses.