Social Change Through Spit and Thumb Socks
As chief operating officer of DoSomething.org, Aria Finger, AB ’05, dreams up innovative and effective ways to engage youth in social causes.
Building Homes, Rebuilding Communities
After Superstorm Sandy left many major East Coast cities underwater and upturned, Adria Crutchfield, AB ’03, positioned herself at the center of the recovery efforts.
Humor Helps Alum Hit His Stride
Communications consultant Steve Hughes, MBA ’93, helps audiences become better (and maybe even funnier) speakers.
Reunions: Reconnecting — and Giving Back
Alumni celebrating a milestone Reunion — 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th — returned to Washington University during two spring weekends to reminisce and enjoy events both on and off campus.
Making the ‘Sunday/ Monday’ Connection
Carol and George Bauer have lived by example, working hard, caring for family and community, and sharing their successes to assist others.
Future of Vacant Lots: From Blight to Bright
In the inaugural Sustainable Land Lab Competition, Washington University partnered with the City of St. Louis to generate innovative ideas and integrated strategies for transforming one of the region’s greatest challenges — vacant land.
Summer Shorts
The breadth and diversity of summer internship experiences brought to life in WUSTL Career Center film competition.
WUSTL Wins National 2013 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
In a clever mockup of Rube Goldberg’s office, a complex contraption set off by a rolling ball bearing eventually drops a hammer on a nail.
Must See: Bear Sports Network
Don’t miss all the fall the action! Live-stream at bearsports.wustl.edu.
Reinventing the Wheels
For Cycles — a spring 2013 Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Commons course taught by Lindsey Stouffer, senior lecturer — students designed and built human-powered vehicles from discarded bicycles. They worked in collaboration with student mechanics involved with St. Louis Bicycle Works (Bworks).
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