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Map of the I-64 reconstruction projectHelping St. Louis residents and businesses cope with commuting challenges posed by the planned reconstruction of Interstate 64 (Highway 40) is the goal of a Weidenbaum Center community forum to be held on campus 7:45 – 10:45 a.m. Sept. 22. Free and open to the public, the event kicks off with a presentation by MoDot Director Peter Rahn.

Washington University’s Hilltop Campus officially takes the name “Danforth Campus” during a dedication ceremony recognizing the role that Chancellor Emeritus William H. “Bill” Danforth, the late Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis. The ceremony is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Graham Chapel.

Eric Woolsey*Hickordickory*From Tennessee Williams to Shepherd Mead and A.E. Hotchner, Washington University boasts a strong tradition of original drama. This year the Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences will celebrate that tradition with four original plays by alumni, faculty and students. The series begins Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 with Hickorydickory, a playful, magical-realist-style work by recent alumnae Marisa Wegrzyn.

On Friday, Sept. 22, students can get free tickets to see the 8 p.m. showing of Mahalia:The Gospel, a Black Repertory company performance at Edison Theatre. Beginning at 6 p.m., students with a WUSTL ID can pick up a free ticket at the Edison Theatre Box Office and discover why Mahalia Jackson was called the […]

An informational meeting will be held Sept. 20.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, WUSTL students will have the opportunity to attend the Saint Louis Symphony for free. Buses will depart from the Clock Tower promptly at 6:15 p.m. to transport students to Powell Symphony Hall. Free tickets are available with a WUSTL student ID at the Edison Box Office. Buses will bring students back […]

In Spring 1892, Robert S. Brookings, Edward Rowse, Henry W. Eliot and William Huse formed a committee to find a new site for the University. The following June, they located 103 acres just beyond the western limits of the city — which would cost $185,000.

Photo by David Kilper’Retired’ Chancellor Danforth continues to work for the community.

Statistics show that one in three people in the bi-state region is aided by a United Way-funded program at some point in his or her life.

The football team scored 34 first- half points en route to a 61-0 win over Westminster College.