Announcements

The Faculty Senate Council and the Office of the Provost at WashU are seeking faculty proposals for a series of facilitated campus events intended to promote understanding and productive discourse around complex topics. The deadline is Sept. 30.

Members of the WashU community may nominate honorary degree candidates for the May 2026 Commencement. The deadline is Oct. 14.

After two years of community input, WashU has streamlined the undergraduate academic integrity process. Dedicated staff in the Office of the Provost will help with student questions and faculty support, and an advisory board will review the overall process and serve on hearings.

The Campus Y will host a universitywide blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Umrath Hall Lounge on the Danforth Campus. Donors can give blood from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

WashU Olin Business School’s entrepreneurship program will award two $25,000 grants to WashU-founded or St. Louis-based startups. Applications are due by Oct. 1.

In an effort to better serve the WashU community, the Washington University Police Department is sending text message surveys after some service calls. The surveys are short and voluntary, said WUPD chief Angela Coonce.

David J. Gray has been appointed interim senior vice chancellor and chief financial officer, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.

Parking and Transportation at WashU has updated its shuttle services and schedule, effective Aug. 26. The changes aim to streamline transportation options and improve efficiency.

St. Louis County voters may cast their primary ballots from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Danforth University (DUC) on the Danforth Campus. Voters need a photo ID issued by the state of Missouri (such as a driver’s license or state ID) or a photo ID issued by the federal government (such as a passport).

The Office of Human Resources at Washington University in St. Louis is offering Go Gold!, a four-week challenge inspired by the 2024 Olympics to improve physical and mental well-being habits, beginning July 29. Registration is now open.