What WashU can do

Following Convocation Aug. 24, new WashU students enjoyed a party in Tisch Park with a concert, food and a Brookings Hall lighting showcasing the new WashU logo. (Photo: Whitney Curtis)
As the new academic year began, Washington University unveiled a new visual identity and an enhanced effort to communicate its important contributions in the areas of education, research and patient care to key internal and external audiences.

Bridges to the moon

The forgotten story of how a diminutive 1955 fine arts major named Pat Bridges played a key role in sending astronauts to the Moon.

WashU Dance Theatre in Edison Dec. 6-8

“This.Here.Now.Together,” part of WUDT
“It’s Time,” the 2024 WashU Dance Theatre performance, will take place Dec. 6-8 in Edison Theatre. The evening-length concert will feature original works by visiting choreographers MJ Imani and Stephanie Martinez and faculty choreographers Joanna Dee Das, Elinor Harrison and David Marchant.

Hundreds turn out to test drive Workday Student

students practice using Workday Student system
Nearly 1,500 students, faculty, advisers and others recently participated in hands-on practice events, and provided feedback, as WashU prepares for the first use of Workday Student in February. Online support is available, and instructor-led adviser training will begin in January.