Need a conference room near campus? Look no further than the Chase Park Plaza
Need somewhere to host a group? Check out the newly designated Washington University Conference Room at the Chase Park Plaza hotel in the Central West End. The room is available for use by WUSTL faculty and staff.
Kevin Hardcastle named university’s new chief information security officer
Kevin Hardcastle has been appointed chief information security officer for Washington University in St. Louis, reporting to John Gohsman, vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer.
CID centennial focus of Becker Library exhibit
To help commemorate the Central Institute for the Deaf’s centennial, the Bernard Becker Medical Library has a new exhibit featuring rare books, early hearing aids, photos and other items related to the institute.
McKinley Avenue to close July 21-Sept. 23
From July 21 through Sept. 23, McKinley Avenue between Taylor Avenue and the Olin Circle will be closed to pedestrians, vehicles and shuttle bus traffic. The closure will allow for installation of an underground tunnel to connect the School of Medicine’s Environmental Health and Safety building, currently under construction, with the Scott McKinley Research Building, also under construction.
Fair Saint Louis reminder
A number of operations at Washington University in St. Louis will experience disruptions as the 34th annual Fair Saint Louis takes place Thursday through Saturday, July 3-5, in Forest Park.
Happy July 4th weekend
Because of the holiday, the Record will not be published Friday. The Record staff wishes everyone a safe and happy July 4th weekend!
New Shell and Farrell cafes open July 1
The Shell Café in the McDonnell Sciences Building and the Farrell Café in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center on the School of Medicine campus will be closed June 27 and 30. The cafes will reopen July 1 under new management.
Navigating Sumers Recreation Center construction
As construction continues on the new Sumers Recreation Center, WUSTL students, employees and visitors are asked to note changes to area walkways and roadways. The new center will debut in August 2016.
Plan ahead: Fair Saint Louis to impact campus parking July 3-5
Fair Saint Louis will be held July 3-5 in Forest Park. Washington University in St. Louis will sponsor the event by providing access to several campus parking areas beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3. Large crowds are expected, and anyone who does not need to drive to campus during the fair is advised not to.
Miss the WUSTLnomics forums?
If you were unable to attend one of the recent WUSTLnomics forums or if you would like to watch the presentations made by Hank Webber, executive vice chancellor for Administration, and Barb Feiner, vice chancellor for Finance, again, visit http://wustl.edu/efficiency/forums.html for a video of the forum. Visit wustl.edu/efficiency for more information about the university’s efficiency efforts.
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