Announcements

Washington University staff members are invited to nominate colleagues for the 2023 Distinguished Honor awards. The nomination deadline is March 24.

The university’s Trademark Licensing Program is hosting licensing fairs March 6 and 7. The fairs will help WashU faculty, staff and students learn about resources available through the program and meet with suppliers.

The Office of Human Resources is offering the Worldwide Wellness Challenge, a six-week opportunity to virtually travel the world and build well-being habits, beginning March 6. Registration opens Thursday, Feb. 16.

Parking and Transportation Services announced several plans for spring, including a new shuttle provider and tracking app and participation in the College Transit Challenge.

The Women’s Society of Washington University seeks nominations for the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award. The nomination deadline is Feb. 10.

To ensure broad communication, certain key university policies are published annually in The Record. These policies are intended to promote and support a positive working and learning environment. The policies also are available on the Human Resources website.

University Libraries is accepting submissions from WashU community members for three awards programs: The Carl Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition, the Newman Exploration Travel Fund and the Mendel Sato Research Award. 

A university blood drive will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24. Donors can give blood from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Umrath Hall Lounge on the Danforth Campus.

Members of the Washington University community are invited to nominate honorary degree candidates for the May 2024 Commencement. Nominations are due by Jan. 27.

The Washington University community is invited to nominate students for the 2023 James E. McLeod Honors and Awards Program. The nomination deadline is Feb. 28.