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Get ready to get spooky! WashU Student Affairs invites all students, faculty and staff to join the Campus-wide Halloween Costume Contest on Fri., Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the north side of the Danforth University Center (DUC). Participants can showcase their most creative, funny or haunting costumes for a chance to […]

Get ready to dust off your capes, sharpen your fangs, and transform into your most creative, clever, or hilarious alter-ego! All students, faculty, and staff can join in the fun! This is your chance to show off your creativity, win a great prize, and celebrate spooky season on campus. Contest Details How to Participate Prizes […]

WashU’s Division of Student Affairs invites students, faculty, and staff to join Leadership Week, a weeklong series of events designed to uplift leadership capacity, spark new ideas, and build stronger connections across the WashU community. Organized by the Bauer Leaders Academy in collaboration with campus partners, Leadership Week offers interactive workshops, keynote talks, experiential challenges, […]

One of my favorite parts of Parents & Family Weekend this year was a brand-new event: a live cooking demo with WashU’s own Executive and Dining Resource Chef Aaron Cummings. Let me tell you—tickets for this event went fast, but luckily, there was still room for the chancellor and me to participate, and most importantly, […]

As a first-year student attending orientation, Marielle Hinrichs-Morrow stepped into Edison Theatre not knowing the performance she was about to see would leave a lasting mark on her WashU journey. Written, performed and directed by WashU students, The Date is a theatrical performance presented by the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Center that addresses the […]

Industry: Architecture, Engineering and Construction What they do: Trivers is an established architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm, based in St. Louis since 1975. They specialize in thoughtful, context-driven design with a lasting impact, particularly in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Who we spoke with: Martin Padilla, associate principal and senior project architect, WashU alumnus and Ashley Hoolihan, […]

Industry: Education and nonprofit What they do: City Year is a national nonprofit that places AmeriCorps members in schools to serve as student success coaches, providing academic and social-emotional support to help students thrive. The program develops young adults as future leaders through a year of service, mentorship and community impact. Who we spoke with: Bailee Hudson, national recruiter […]

Industry: Agribusiness What they do: Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions company that better connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. Who we spoke with: Samantha Graham, HR business partner Why does Bunge hire WashU graduates? WashU graduates bring exactly what we’re looking for in early career talent: […]

Industry: Financial Services & technology What they do: Mastercard powers economies and empowers people worldwide. Mastercard delivers a wide range of payment choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Who we spoke with: Matt Holton, senior vice president and WashU alumnus Can you start by telling us a little about Mastercard and what the […]

Industry: Knowledge and professional services What they do: AlphaSights is a global knowledge-on-demand firm that connects business leaders and investors with industry experts who provide the insights they need to make informed decisions. Who we spoke with: Gretchen Greeby, associate for Talent Acquisition and Elizabeth Litchmann manager for Client Service Team and WashU alumna What […]