Campus & Community

The university will soon transition to a new dining partnership for the Bear’s Den, Danforth University Center, the Village Café, concessions and catering.

Washington University Emergency Management plans to test its emergency communication system at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4. The test ensures that the university can effectively communicate with its community in an emergency.

WashU faculty, staff and students logged the most trips on MetroLink and Metro buses during the College Transit Challenge among five local colleges and universities March 3-10.

The WashU community is invited to watch online Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s annual State of the University address at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Martin will update the university’s progress during the past year and focus on three main pillars: academic distinction, student access and our commitment to St. Louis.

Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

After a “ruff” start, rescue puppies Bear and Brookie have a new home at Washington University in St. Louis, where they are training to be therapy dogs. The pups reported for duty a week ago and already have hundreds of human friends and their own Instagram account, Comfort Dogs of WUPD.

Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

The east end project on the Danforth Campus at Washington University in St. Louis has received the 2023 American Institute of Architects Regional & Urban Design Award

The university’s Trademark Licensing Program is hosting licensing fairs March 6 and 7. The fairs will help WashU faculty, staff and students learn about resources available through the program and meet with suppliers.

The Office of Human Resources is offering the Worldwide Wellness Challenge, a six-week opportunity to virtually travel the world and build well-being habits, beginning March 6. Registration opens Thursday, Feb. 16.