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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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WUSTLAlerts test
Emergency notification system to be tested Oct. 21
Oct. 14,
2009 -- Washington University in St. Louis will test its emergency notification system, WUSTLAlerts, at approximately 12:50 p.m. Oct. 21. The test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather that day or some other emergency is occurring at that time.
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Garden grows on South 40 House
New green roof at Washington University promotes sustainability, adds green space for students
Sept. 30,
2009 --
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| Photo by Joe Angeles |
| The green roof on the South 40 House. |
An environmentally friendly "green roof" — containing grass, native plants and approximately 110,000 pounds of soil — opened last week at the South 40 House on Washington University in St. Louis' Danforth Campus. The new roof helps the university conserve energy and water and provides additional gathering space for students.
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Scholarship drive will 'Open Doors to the Future'
Washington University announces scholarship initiative
Sept. 2,
2009 -- Washington University's Board of Trustees has authorized a fundraising initiative designed to increase support for student scholarships.
"Opening Doors to the Future: The Scholarship Initiative for Washington University," has a goal of raising $150 million to support scholarships and fellowships. A formal kickoff for the initiative will take place on November 7, and the effort will continue through June 30, 2014.
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On the corner
Washington University's Corner Building at Delmar and Skinker opens
Aug. 27,
2009 -- Washington University in St. Louis' newly renovated Corner Building on Skinker and Delmar boulevards opened Aug. 14. The building is located on the eastern side of the Loop area in the City of St. Louis and contains apartments and spaces for retail shops.
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New members
Six join Washington University in St. Louis board of trustees
July 30,
2009 -- Six new members joined the board of trustees at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Gregory H. Boyce, John F. Dains, Steven F. Leer, George Paz and Harry Seigle began their terms July 1. George P. Bauer began his term in December.
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'Wonderful citizen of Washington University'
Shimabukuro named director of admissions at WUSTL
July 16,
2009 --
Julie Shimabukuro, formerly director of international recruitment, has been named director of admissions at Washington University in St. Louis.
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'Another major step'
Washington University's Village East apartments certified LEED Silver
July 16,
2009 --
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| David Kilper |
| Village East student apartment building |
Washington University in St. Louis' Village East student apartment building has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Village East is the first LEED-certified residence hall and third LEED-certified building on the university's Danforth Campus.
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Reducing paper waste
Billing to go green in the Office of Student Accounting
April 29,
2009 -- Washington University in St. Louis' Office of Student Accounting will switch from paper to e-billing for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Beginning in June 2009, bills will be available only online through WebSTAC. Following the university's emphasis on sustainability, paper copies of bills no longer will be mailed.
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Reduce waste
During move-out, donate extra items to 'Share Our Stuff'
April 22,
2009 -- To reduce waste and share goods typically thrown away during campus and off-campus move-out with people in need, Washington University in St. Louis campus groups are organizing "Share Our Stuff" drop-offs on and off campus this spring and summer to benefit Operation Food Search, the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Lydia's House.
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