Noonlight (formerly SafeTrek) safety app available for free to university community
As classes resume, members of the Washington University in St. Louis community are reminded that they can download the mobile personal safety app Noonlight (formerly known as SafeTrek) for free.
Flags lowered in memory of Sen. John McCain
The U.S. and university flags over Brookings Hall are lowered to half-staff in memory of U.S. Sen. John McCain until sunset Sunday, Sept. 2. McCain died Aug. 25 at age 81.
Emergency communication system to be tested Sept. 6
Washington University in St. Louis will test its emergency communication system at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. The test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather or another emergency is occurring at that time.
Roa memorial service planned Sept. 15
A memorial service in honor of Necita Roa, MD, will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15 in Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus. Roa was associate professor emerita of anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She died in May at age 74.
Departments encouraged to hire Federal Work-Study students
Hiring qualified students for work-study jobs is more affordable than ever. The U.S. Department of Education will cover 70 percent of a student’s pay, up from 50 percent. The university department pays the rest.
School supply drive in August
The Knight Executive Education and Conference Center is holding a school supply drive. Between now and Aug. 30, donate new school supplies — such as pencils, backpacks, crayons and scissors — at drop-off points in the Knight Center and in Knight and Bauer halls.
Grant applications sought from junior researchers
The School of Medicine is accepting applications for the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant to support junior investigators who have no national peer-reviewed research grant support.
Road, Metro restrictions this weekend
To accommodate construction of the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge onto the Washington University in St. Louis campus, Forest Park Parkway will be closed between Skinker and Big Bend boulevards from 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7.
Interdisciplinary research project funding available
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research seeks proposals for seed grant and planning grant funding for interdisciplinary research projects. Those pursuing seed grants should express interest by Oct. 12.
Brown School launches PTSD course
This fall, the Brown School will launch its second post-master’s certificate program with a collaborative teaching approach that will emphasize research-backed interventions, hands-on learning and advanced concepts helpful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
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