Nearly 200 register during marrow drive
There are 195 more potential donors in the national Be The Match bone marrow registry as a result of a campus drive Feb. 29. Adding more diverse members increases the likelihood that all patients will find a life-saving match. This is one of the reasons WUSTL organizers decided to launch an even larger, more visible drive this year.
Diversity collaborative seeks new members
The Campus Diversity Collaborative, which aims to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion issues at Washington University in St. Louis, is seeking new members among faculty and staff. Those who participate do not necessarily have diversity promotion as an official job duty, but share a passion for the issue and are able to impact the greater WUSTL community through their participation.
WUSTL proposes $80 million investment in retail and student apartments in Delmar Loop
WUSTL is proposing an $80 million investment in retail and student apartments in the Parkview Gardens neighborhood, located along the Delmar Loop in both University City and St. Louis. The area was identified by two significant community studies as a prime location for retail along Delmar and higher-density multi-family housing.
Free vehicle inspection for spring break travelers
The Washington University Police Department and Parking Services, in partnership with Hartmann’s Towing, will sponsor a free vehicle inspection service to students, faculty and staff Saturday, March 3. Persons anticipating traveling by car for spring break can bring their vehicle to the to the lower level of Millbrook Garage
between noon-2:30pm for a free inspection. The staff will check tire pressure, fluid levels, wipers and head- and taillights.
‘Family Matters’ Midwest LGBT Law Conference March 2-4
OUTLaw, a student group at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, will be hosting its annual Midwest LGBT Law Conference Friday to Sunday, March 2-4. This year’s theme is “Family Matters.”
Nancy Polikoff, JD, professor of law at American University and 2011
recipient of the national LGBT Bar Association’s highest honor, will
serve as conference keynote speaker.
Register now for spring Mini-Medical School
Registration is now open for the School of Medicine’s Mini-Medical School, now in its 14th year. These eight-week sessions offer the WUSTL community and the public an opportunity to learn about medicine and surgery from the School of Medicine faculty in a classroom environment.
No Boundaries: Women Leaders of Washington University
“No Boundaries: Women Leaders of Washington University,” an intergenerational discussion group, will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in Brown Hall Lounge. An RSVP is required by Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Open forum on 2012 election year activities at WUSTL
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites student groups,
centers, departments and schools, as well as individual members of the
University community, to join an open discussion about plans for the 2012
election year. The meeting will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, in the Multipurpose Room, lower level of
Mallinckrodt Center on the Danforth Campus.
Assembly Series features lectures by Rifkin, Boyle
Global economies and the Internet are upcoming topics by the next two speakers for the Washington University in St. Louis Assembly Series. Economic forecaster and social observer Jeremy Rifkin will speak at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Graham Chapel. James Boyle, JD, the William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law at Duke Law School, will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, in the Anheuser-Busch Hall Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.
Week showcases African food, dance, fashion
“Africa Week 2012: Vive l’Afrique!” highlighting the far-reaching influences of the African continent, begins Monday, Feb. 27, on the Danforth Campus. Events range from free fashion and comedy shows to an in-depth roundtable discussion, a dance workshop and ‘A Taste of Africa.’ The annual week is sponsored by the African Students Association.
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