Strength in community
Whether in a dark room cycling class or a high-energy Tread & Shred session, instructors like Ari Lerner, Keysha Gem Patel, Sadra Marjai and Blair Franciscus are discovering that leading workouts is about more than fitness. It’s about fostering relationships, inspiring others, and cultivating a shared sense of belonging. In the process, they’re learning to […]
Ari Lerner
Ari Lerner, Class of 2027, found confidence and connection through teaching Dark Room Cycle, discovering how leadership can grow from shared energy and encouragement.
Keysha Gem Patel
Keysha Gem Patel, Class of 2026, approaches each class as a space for gratitude and teamwork, using movement to strengthen community and inspire collective motivation.
Sadra Marjai
Sadra Marjai, Class of 2028, has deepened his sense of belonging through the Sumers Rec community, developing adaptability, communication, and confidence as a leader and peer mentor.
Blair Franciscus
Blair Franciscus, Class of 2028, brings enthusiasm and intentionality to every class she teaches, creating an encouraging environment that challenges participants while emphasizing teamwork and mutual support.
WashU Student Affairs to host campus-wide Halloween Costume Contest
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 Spooky!
Winners Thank you to all who entered and voted in this year’s costume contest!
WashU Leadership Week slated for Oct. 20-25
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, […]
Gnocchi, the WashU way with Chef Aaron
This year at Parent & Family Weekend, we had the opportunity to do a live cooking demo with WashU’s own Executive and Dining Resource Chef Aaron Cummings who made his End of Summer Gnocchi.
Employer Spotlight: Trivers
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, […]