Announcements

Washington University Libraries staff members are offering a series of free workshops this spring to help students, faculty, and staff tap the practical powers of Twitter.

Up to six staff members will be chosen to travel to Santiago, Chile, in June for the second annual Global Diversity and Overseas Seminars Program. Applications are due by noon Feb. 4.

In anticipation of the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) at Washington University April 5-7, the Gephardt Institute for Public Service is offering funds for students, faculty, and staff interesting in creating programming and events related to the five CGI U focus areas. Beginning Feb. 1, WUSTL groups and individuals may apply for grants to cover program expenses such as rentals, marketing, supplies, refreshments and speaker honoraria.

The School of Medicine’s 9th Annual Art Show opens Jan. 22 and runs through Feb. 17 at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center atrium.

The Danforth Campus will host local and national organizations on Wednesday, Jan. 30, for the Spring 2013 Internship & Job Career Fair. The fair will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. in the recreational gym of the Athletic Complex.

All students at Washington University in St. Louis are invited to the Etiquette Dinner Program, an opportunity to enjoy a three-course meal while learning the basics of fine dining. The dinner is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Danforth University Center Orchid Room. The program simulates a lunch/dinner interview and offers tips on fine dining etiquette, professional dress and business protocol.

Jason Q. Purnell, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, has been selected as one of 20 Young Leaders under 40 for 2013 by the St. Louis American Foundation.

The final application deadline for students interested in participating in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is Wednesday, Jan. 30. The annual CGI U meeting brings together students, youth organizations, topic experts and celebrities to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

“Why Is It Called Washington University?” a presentation and book signing with Candace O’Connor, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room at the Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd. O’Connor wrote Beginning a Great Work: Washington University in St. Louis, 1853-2003.

Blood drives take place at eight convenient locations across all Washington University in St. Louis campuses. The next blood drive is Jan. 29. The drives are offered during morning, afternoon and evening hours.