Campus & Community

Menstrual products are now available at no charge in restrooms in some 30 buildings on Washington University in St. Louis’ Danforth Campus. And soon, such products will be available on the Medical Campus.

The Whittemore House at Washington University is reopening for indoor dining during lunch starting Monday, Sept. 13.

Melissa Rockwell-Hopkins, whose position has her overseeing more than $1 billion in construction projects at the School of Medicine, has been named the school’s associate vice chancellor for operations and facilities management.

As the university’s strategic planning process continues, those building recommendations want to hear from more of the university community. Three virtual town halls will take place next week.

Washington University was ranked the top employer in Missouri on Forbes 2021 list of “America’s Best Employers.”

Washington University will test its emergency communication system at 9:55 a.m. Sept. 15. The tests ensure that the university can effectively communicate with the community in an emergency. The test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather or an emergency is occurring at that time.

The Parking and Transportation team provides updates on Danforth Campus operations for the new academic year in the team’s back-to-campus newsletter.

Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

Dedric Carter, vice chancellor for operations and technology transfer at Washington University, received the Campus Leaders Who Care Award from the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association.