Flags lowered to half-staff in memory of Nevada victims
The U.S. and university flags over Brookings Hall are lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, Oct. 6, as a mark of respect for those killed and injured in the shooting Oct. 1 in Las Vegas.
Poster presenters sought for upcoming conference
Apply to present a poster at the upcoming “Purpose in a Diverse Society” conference, scheduled Oct. 27-28. The deadline to submit poster ideas is Friday, Oct. 6.
College Prep Program accepting nominations
The College Prep Program is accepting nominations for its fifth cohort of scholars. The free program serves talented, low-income students from the St. Louis region. Scholars apply as high school freshmen and spend three summers living and learning on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
Sustainability offers waste-sorting tips
Confused about what can be recycled or composted on campus and what needs to be tossed? The Office of Sustainability has created a short video to help sort it out.
Public health conference planned next week
Researchers will gather Wednesday, Sept. 27, on the Medical Campus to discuss evidence-based public health at the 10th annual conference of the university’s Institute for Public Health. The conference is free, but registration is requested.
Whittemore House now offers boxed dinners
The Whittemore House, which full-time university faculty and staff members can join, now offers boxed dinners. The takeaway option is available the third Wednesday of the month, so the next will be Sept. 20.
Register now for Mini-Medical School
The School of Medicine’s innovative program to introduce lay people to the world of medicine will get underway again later this month. Register now to take part in Mini-Medical School, a series of lectures and hands-on labs on everything from surgery to back pain to Alzheimer’s disease.
Join the Campus Diversity Collaborative
Membership is open for the Campus Diversity Collaborative, a staff and faculty group that encourages campus conversation around issues of diversity and inclusion. Complete the online form to receive news and updates from the group.
Campus blood drive next week
The next universitywide blood drive will be held Tuesday, Sept. 12, at seven locations throughout the campuses. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate.
Washington University commemorates 9/11
In commemoration of the 16th anniversary of 9/11, Washington University in St. Louis will lower the American flag and ring the bells of Graham Chapel 16 times at 9:28 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, marking the moment the north tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.
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