Washington University named a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’
Washington University in St. Louis has been named a “Voter Friendly Campus” for its success in preparing students to participate in the democratic process.
Who Knew WashU? 3.21.17
Question: Which former professor left behind a pastel-pink typewriter upon leaving the university?
Engineering offers new master’s focused on health-care operations
The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis is offering a new master’s degree that will use engineering principles to dramatically improve health-care operations.
Illustrators pay homage to Jack Unruh
Four renowned illustrators have donated artworks to the D.B. Dowd Modern Graphic History Library, part of Washington University Libraries’ Special Collections, in honor of celebrated alumnus and illustrator Jack Unruh, who died last year.
Presley receives ‘30 Under 30’ honor from area magazine
Chris Presley, an adviser in Olin Business School and an adjunct instructor for University College in Arts & Sciences, was selected as a St. Louis “30 Under 30” honoree for 2017 by Delux Magazine.
Electronic waste, paper shredding drive March 28
A drive to collect old electronics, from kitchen appliances to laptops, will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, outside Knight and Bauer halls. The Office of Sustainability and the Knight Center are sponsoring the event, where the campus community also can bring unwanted confidential papers for shredding.
Brown School honors distinguished alumni
Eight alumni and friends of the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis were recognized March 6 at the 34th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony in the Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall.
WashU Expert: Remembering Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry, who died March 18, embodied the sound, attitude and mythology that defined the early days of rock and roll, says Patrick Burke, head of musicology in Arts & Sciences.
WashU Experts: Environmental budget cuts could be ‘grim’
A pair of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis say proposed federal budget cuts to science programs and agencies could signal sweeping changes in the way our nation regulates and researches the environment.
Emergency Support Team recognized
The Washington University Emergency Support Team is one of five university teams nationwide to be named an EMS Ready Campus by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation. The designation recognizes excellence in emergency management and disaster preparedness.
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