Campus & Community

In recent months, WashU has supported several organizations focused on outdoor recreation as part of its “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” initiative.

The WashU Empower program will receive a “What’s Right with the Region” Award from Focus St. Louis at its 28th annual celebration event May 15. An initiative of the School of Continuing & Professional Studies, the program gives individuals with limited English proficiency the next-level English and professional skills they need to find jobs that match their talents and training.

Night Off is exactly that — a break for parents, run by WashU student volunteers, and an opportunity for children on the autism spectrum to make new friends.

WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.

Three St. Louis startups won the first-ever WashU Venture Network Follow-on Investments April 17 during a special Skandalaris Center event.

Alumna Laurie Phillips is committed to serving homeless families in the St. Louis region.

Many WashU students volunteer with clubs committed to supporting St. Louis kids. Projects range from teaching hospital patients the science of slime to introducing elementary students to the joys of dance. All aim to get the next generation excited about learning.

Ritenour School District is serving as a pilot for Math314, WashU’s innovative program to boost K-12 math instruction and student achievement. The results are promising.

Thurtene Carnival, WashU’s student-run carnival, returns to campus this weekend with new attractions, new performances and a number of new safety measures. Minors must now be accompanied by an adult and visitors are asked to leave their bags at home.

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.