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Life in the 'real world'
Five women discuss post-graduation experiences in 'Composing a Life' Nov. 17
Nov. 5,
2009 -- Women undergraduate and graduate students at Washington University in St. Louis can discuss post-graduation choices and how to attain a successful, fulfilling life at "Composing a Life" Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Whitaker Hall Auditorium. The discussion, hosted by the Women's Society of Washington University, will feature five women with career experience in an array of fields, from graphic design to law to nonprofit.
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Business is good
Students gain real-world business experience through StEP program
Oct. 8,
2009 --
Historically, the number of new, entrepreneurial ventures rises during periods of recession. If jobs aren't available in the traditional market, the argument goes, why not start your own company? Thanks to a program on campus, WUSTL students are doing just that, creating, purchasing and selling on-campus businesses as undergraduate students. It's called the Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) and it helps uniquely position students to get hands-on experience as entrepreneurs while they still are in school. (Video available)
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Student Union reunion to feature Green, other successful alums
Assembly Series/Leadership Lecture Series features Jason Green on the road from Washington University to the White House
Sept. 23,
2009 -- Alumnus Jason Green, who now serves as Deputy Associate General Counsel to President Barack Obama, will be back on campus to give an Assembly Series/Leadership Lecture Series presentation at 4 p.m. Friday, October 9 in Wilson Hall Room 214. His talk is free and open to the public.
Green is returning to Washington University to participate in a Student Union reunion from October 9 - 11
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Serving others
WUSTL students give back during Service First
Sept. 4,
2009 -- The 11th annual Service First will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, at 12 St. Louis area schools. Approximately 90 students will head to each school, helping paint indoor and outdoor murals and activities and maps on the playground and creating bulletin boards and preparing classrooms.
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This will only hurt a little
Updated vaccinations are key to good college health
Aug. 12,
2009 --
While purchasing all the necessary back to school supplies in the coming weeks, incoming college students may also want to update their vaccination records. Being vaccinated is a simple way to prevent several controllable infectious illnesses, says an expert at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Documentary filmmaker to visit campus
Morgan Spurlock to "Super Size" at Assembly Series
March 20,
2009 -- For filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, "keeping it real" is more than just a phrase — it's the philosophy that drives him to write, direct and star in his documentaries. Spurlock will be the featured speaker for an Assembly Series program at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1 in Graham Chapel. The event, sponsored by Congress of the South 40, is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
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New blood drive model proves effective
Donations triple over past years
March 16,
2009 -- Blood drives at Washington University have come a long way in a short amount of time. Contention between blood banks, four-day-long drives and limited appeal have been replaced by efficient one-day, campus-wide drives at numerous University locations, which have garnered massive support from students, faculty and staff. The next drive is March 25.
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Turn to the tap
Washington University in St. Louis ends sales of bottled water on campus
Feb. 20,
2009 --
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| WUSTL has fielded questions from groups from other universities about how WUSTL implemented the bottled water ban. |
Faculty, students and staff on Washington University in St. Louis' Danforth, North and West campuses no longer can find bottled water in vending machines or at most campus eateries. Because of concerns about the environmental impact of bottled water, WUSTL ended sales of the product in January, and administrative offices no longer offer bottled water at events and meetings.
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Happy Birthday!
Campus celebrates George Washington Week
Feb. 12,
2009 --
If you see a distinguished-looking gentleman with a white wig and long topcoat riding a horse-drawn buggy around campus next week, don't be alarmed. It's just George Washington. The annual George Washington Week, Feb. 16-20, will feature horse and buggy rides, birthday cake, appearances by "George" himself, cherry pie and tricorn hats.
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Get a job
Career Fair brings 90 employers to Danforth Campus
Jan. 30,
2009 -- Nearly 90 local and national employers will be on the Danforth Campus Friday, Jan. 30 for the Spring 2009 Job & Internship Career Fair. "I think this fair will show our students that although times may be difficult economically, there are still good employers out there looking for top talent," said Mark Smith, director of the Career Center. "And we have that talent here."
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