A new Canvas replaces old Blackboard
Over the summer, more than 500 faculty members migrated their Fall 2018 courses to Canvas. Blackboard continues to be available during the Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters alongside the new Canvas system, which becomes the university’s lone LMS starting in the 2019-20 academic year.
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Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
Buera installed as Cook Professor
Francisco Buera has been named the Sam B. Cook Professor of Economics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University. He was installed May 7 at a ceremony in Ridgley Hall’s Holmes Lounge.
Lime arrives at Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis is now partnering with Lime to bring bike sharing to campus.
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Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
Parking updates, reminders for new academic year
Washington University parking leaders welcomed students, faculty and staff back to campus with updates and reminders about getting to, from and around the university. Watch the video for details.
University continues efforts to improve response to sexual assault and misconduct with release of working group report
Washington University releases the findings and recommendations of a working group that identified areas for improvement in response to sexual assault and misconduct on campus. The effort was launched in response to feedback and concerns students have shared with the administration.
Washington University community invited to join Home Plate
Members of the Washington University in St. Louis community are invited to host Washington University students in their homes for casual dinner and conversation through the Home Plate program. Founded in 2002 by Risa Zwerling Wrighton, Home Plate helps new students feel at home in St. Louis and offers faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to engage with talented students from across the globe.
The View From Here: Special Campaign Edition
Images from throughout the Leading Together campaign.
Leading Together campaign ‘a remarkable achievement’
Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University, a major multiyear fundraising initiative with an initial goal of $2.2 billion in funding toward university priorities, ended June 30 with a record-breaking $3.378 billion in gifts and commitments, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. The campaign total includes an unprecedented $591 million for scholarships to enhance affordability and accessibility for outstanding students.
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