Excellence in Leadership Awards celebrates student leaders
Outstanding students and student organizations were recognized at the annual Excellence in Leadership Awards April 14 at the Danforth University Center.
Thurtene returns to campus — and its roots — April 19-21
Thurtene Carnival organizers are infusing new life into Washington University’s oldest tradition. This year’s fair, which takes place Friday through Sunday, April 19-21, near Francis Olympic Field, will feature a reimagined stage, new attractions and a fresh take on fair favorites. Highlights include custom-made funnel cakes with chocolate sauce, a thrift shop hosted by Strike Magazine and a medieval castle where campus bands and a cappella acts will perform.
Junior Seiler awarded Truman Scholarship
Isaac Seiler, a junior studying sociology in Arts & Sciences, has won the prestigious Truman Scholarship, the leading graduate fellowship for students who are committed to careers in public service.
WashU’s Bear Cubs Running Team gets kids with disabilities in the game
Now in its ninth year, the Bear Cubs Running Team serves children with physical and developmental disabilities and their siblings. Every Sunday, 100 “cubs” and their coaches meet at WashU for stretching, games and socializing. The season will end April 21 with a big race on the track at Francis Olympic Field.
Gephardt Institute voting plan earns high marks
The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement received a perfect score for its 2024 Voter Engagement Action Plan from the All In Campus Democracy Challenge, a national nonpartisan initiative to improve college voter turnout.
Three juniors selected as Goldwater Scholars
Three WashU students have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. The winners, all juniors, are Makenna Fluegel, Aidan Li and Sean Wang.
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