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University College, the adult, evening and continuing education division in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has developed three new degree programs, including a master’s in statistics that is the only one offered in the St. Louis area. The other two new  programs are a bachelor’s in communications and a bachelor’s in journalism. University College will offer the new programs this fall semester, which begins Aug. 27.

Bear Necessities is offering a summer sale for WUSTL staff and faculty Aug. 2-4. Save on sales tax during tax-free weekend and buy one sale item and get one free.

Alison K. Snyder-Warwick, MD, assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, was installed in June as secretary of the Sir Charles Bell Society at the International Facial Nerve Symposium in Boston.

Trevor A. Dawes, associate university librarian at WUSTL, recently was installed as president of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Join friends and colleagues next month in a celebration of the life of Kathleen F. Brickey, James Carr Professor of Criminal Jurisprudence. A ceremony and reception will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 30 in Anheuser-Busch Hall’s Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.

The Peacock Loop Diner, a 24-hour diner from Joe Edwards, is coming to Washington University’s Loop development. The diner will feature an expansive menu of breakfast classics, diner staples, international favorites, salads, vegetarian dishes, desserts and a full bar. The diner and new grocery store, Global Foods Market, are two of the retail tenants for The Lofts of Washington University, the university’s $80 million retail and student apartment development.

Joe Edwards, owner of such Delmar Loop attractions as Blueberry Hill and The Pageant, announced today plans to open the Peacock Loop Diner, a new 24-hour restaurant, in Washington University’s Loop development. The restaurant will be located at 6261 Delmar Blvd. near Eastgate Avenue and is slated to open in August 2014.

Parking and Transportation Services is working on enhancements to campus parking garages this summer and next. This summer’s focus is on the Millbrook and Snow Way Parking Facilities. Walls, ceilings and columns are being painted white to better reflect light, and blue paint will make emergency phones easier to spot from afar.

Washington University School of Medicine again is sponsoring its annual school supply drive to benefit Adams Elementary School students. The school supply drive runs from July 15-Aug. 7. A list of suggested items is below.

The Civic Engagement Fund supports civic engagement and community service projects throughout the year. Undergraduate, graduate, professional students, alums, faculty and staff are eligible to apply. Grants are available for both individuals and groups. Applications are due Aug. 2.