Health open enrollment begins
The annual health open enrollment period for the health/dental or dental-only plans, the health- and child-care flex spending plans, the Health Savings Account and the Retirement Medical Savings Account has begun. It will continue through Nov. 30.
Creole Corridor forum shows region’s role in French colonial history
Scholars from across the United States and Canada will gather at Washington University Nov. 6 and 7 for the inaugural International Creole Corridor Symposium. The public is invited to attend the symposium, sponsored by WUSTL and Les Amis (The Friends), the region’s Creole cultural heritage preservationist organization, located in St. Louis. The Creole Corridor, located […]
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 21-27. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Oct. 22 11:14 a.m. — Artwork in […]
Mars expert Knoll to deliver second annual Walker lecture
Andrew H. Knoll, Ph.D., the Fisher Professor of Natural History and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, will deliver the second annual Robert M. Walker Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Room 300, Laboratory Sciences Building.
Wealth of experience
Photo by Robert BostonFor Mabel Moraña, Ph.D., the William H. Gass Professor in Arts & Sciences and director of the Latin American Studies Program in Arts & Sciences, leaving Uruguay became a turning point in her life.
Of note
Richard L. Axelbaum, Ph.D.,
Alison Brockmeyer,
Ron K. Cytron, Ph.D., and more…
Football snaps losing streak
Junior running back Jim O’Brien had 83 yards on the ground, and senior running back Matt Glenn ran for a season-high 79 yards and a touchdown as the football team snapped a two-game losing streak in a 26-14 win at Ohio Wesleyan University Oct. 24. The Bears allowed 208 yards of total offense in the […]
Look here for ‘Green Tips’ from the Office of Sustainability
In general, a smaller number on a recyclable plastic is more desirable than a larger one. Although our vendor accepts plastics Nos. 1-7, No. 6 (polystyrene) still is not very recycling friendly. When possible, avoid using polystyrene or Styrofoam containers.
Celebrating service to the law school
Photo by Mary ButkusDaniel Keating, J.D., presents the crowd-pleasing “10 Hard Lessons I Learned in the Dean’s Office (With Help from Dilbert)” during an Oct. 15 event celebrating his service to the law school.
Stay safe after clocks roll back
With the time change this weekend, it will get dark earlier in the evening. The Washington University Police Department offers safety reminders as part of the “Don’t be in the Dark” campaign.
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