Traffic delays expected on eastbound Forest Park Avenue
Contractors are to begin pouring concrete June 11 on the metal decking of the new Barnes-Jewish Hospital tower. The work may lead to some intermittent delays for the next several months on eastbound Forest Park Avenue east of Kingshighway Boulevard.
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center opens in west St. Louis County
Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital have opened a new pediatric medical center — the St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center — at Interstate 64/Highway 40 and Mason Road in west St. Louis County. The center welcomed its first patients June 2.
Duncan Avenue reopening delayed
Construction to upgrade a Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) storm-sewer line on Duncan Avenue west of Newstead Avenue has been delayed. The project led to the closure of the north entrance to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) staff garage. A completion date has not been determined.
Mail operations share space in new building
Some of the Danforth Campus, School of Medicine and BJC HealthCare mail operations will share space beginning June 15 to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Applications sought for cancer research grants
Washington University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG) is now accepting applications from junior faculty for pilot project awards through 4 p.m. July 31. A brief email stating an applicant’s intent to apply is due July 15.
Duncan entrance to SLCH staff garage reopens, Newstead entrance closes June 1; lane restrictions on Duncan begin June 4
The Duncan Avenue entrance to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) staff parking garage will reopen June 1, a few days later than had been planned due to weather and other delays regarding a Metropolitan Sewer District storm-sewer line upgrade.
Skandalaris Center requesting proposals for Global Impact Award
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship is accepting proposals for the second annual Suren G. Dutia and Jas K. Grewal Global Impact Award. The annual award supports the vision and passion of Washington University entrepreneurial students, postdoctoral researchers and young alumni who create ventures that have large global impact.
Commencement 2015: Who’s who behind the podium
More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events this week for Washington University in St. Louis graduates and their friends and families. The university’s 154th Commencement ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 15, in Brookings Quadrangle.
Lavender Recognition Ceremony May 13
The fifth annual Lavender Recognition Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, in College Hall on the South 40. Co-hosted by LGBT Student Involvement and Leadership and the Social Justice Center, the ceremony honors the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students and their allies.
Duncan Avenue closed in phases for cleaning, repaving May 4-15
From May 4-15, contractors will clean, mill and repave
Duncan Avenue between Boyle and Newstead avenues. During this time, Duncan will be closed in two phases.
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