TEDx WashU Max Klapow
Max Klapow is a William H. Danforth Scholar and research assistant in the Diversity Sciences Lab. The Class of 2021 Arts & Sciences student presented at TEDxWUSTL about radical empathy in April 2019.
Tigers, Fairies, and Gods
Enchanting Folktales from Korea
This book is for Korean language learners who want to improve their proficiency while learning about Korean culture. Reading the folktales in this book, students will gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture and improve their communication skills in the language. This accessible book is suitable for a range of levels, from beginners to more advanced learners.
Change to class start times to go into effect
Effective fall 2019, the start and end times for day classes on the Danforth Campus will be observed “as listed” (i.e., as published in Course Listings) with the transition time between classes taking place at the end of the published time, instead of at the beginning of the published time.
Welcoming the Class of 2023
The 1,736 members of the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2023 arrived Aug. 17. They hail from 19 countries and 47 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Eight percent are from St. Louis, 15 percent are Pell grant-eligible and 9 percent are first in their families to attend college. Twenty percent of the class is Asian, 11 percent is black and 10 percent is Hispanic.
A new beginning for Bear Beginnings
When the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2023 arrives Aug. 17, they will experience a nine-day Bear Beginnings orientation program that is more inclusive, more fun and, yes, more days. Traditions such as Convocation and the Common Reading Program discussion will continue, but Bear Beginnings also will include new programs.
Washington University launches international travel incident support system
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the health and well-being of its students, faculty and staff, both on campus and wherever in the world they might be working, studying or engaged in research. That’s why the university is launching a new travel support feature Aug. 1.
Interning local: Universal experience, valuable skills
Going abroad for a semester or the summer is a great opportunity, but the perfect internship isn’t always found halfway around the globe. Sometimes, the perfect internship is right down the street. Here are three Washington University undergraduates who have found experience and opportunity right here in St. Louis.
Commencement marks new beginning for more than 3,100 graduates
Washington University’s 158th Commencement ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May, 17, in Brookings Quadrangle, where more than 12,000 family, friends, professors, staff, administrators and trustees will gather to recognize the achievements of the Class of 2019. Michael R. Bloomberg, 108th mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, will deliver the Commencement address.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Washington University Commencement is 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 17
Washington University’s 158th Commencement is 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Brookings Quadrangle. The university will award degrees to more than 3,160 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, and Michael R. Bloomberg, 108th mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, will give the Commencement address. This will be the last Commencement ceremony that Mark S. Wrighton will preside over as chancellor; his tenure concludes May 31 after 24 years at the helm.
Meet the graduates
Graduate: Terri Williams Home: Ferguson Degree: Master’s in American culture studies from University College in Arts & Sciences Terri Williams, 32, is an community activist, business owner and mother who returned to college to improve her skills a communicator and filmmaker. Terri and her husband, Chris, own Total Image Barber and Beauty in University City, […]
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