Announcements

As part of the Engage Democracy 2024 election event series, the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement invites the WashU community to propose nonpartisan events and programming that encourages voter registration and increases education and engagement in the 2024 elections.

School of Medicine Dean David H. Perlmutter, MD, will give his annual State of the School Address in person Jan. 23 and Jan. 26 on the Medical Campus. Faculty and staff are invited to register to attend in person or online.

The Office of Sustainability offers tips for reducing energy use during the winter break. It’s also hosting the annual holiday lights recycling drive through Feb. 2.

Recent graduates, and undergraduate students who are close to graduating, can apply to be part of a two-year post-baccalaureate neuroscience program at WashU, aimed at preparing people for graduate training in neuroscience. Applications are due by Feb. 16.

The Danforth Staff Council has organized a food drive in support of Operation Food Search. Donations of canned goods and other nonperishable items are being accepted at locations across campus through Monday, Dec. 11.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement is accepting student applications for its Civic Scholars and St. Louis Fellowship programs through Jan. 19.

WashU Parking and Transportation Services is launching a new Delmar Divine shuttle route, with service between the Danforth Campus, Delmar Divine and the Medical Campus beginning Monday, Dec. 4. Learn more about shuttles and other parking updates.

The WashU Sustainability Fund has launched to provide funding to WashU community members for small-scale sustainability projects.

Washington University is the newest member of the Coalition for Transformational Education, a group that focuses on preparing students for life after college.

Tescha Hawley, a 2002 Brown School alumna, is among 10 finalists for CNN’s “Hero of the Year.” Cast online votes through Dec. 5.