Jack Furman
When Jack Furman left sunny Miami for WashU, his car was loaded with the usual college essentials—bedding, clothes, snacks. But tucked among those essentials was something a little unusual—a large, wooden book box and a five-foot post, materials for a Little Free Library he planned to install in St. Louis. “I’ve always wanted to be […]
The Rev. Cara Rockhill appointed director for ORSEL
The Reverend Cara Rockhill has been appointed director for the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) within the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). She succeeds The Rev. Callista Isabelle, who previously served in the role. Rockhill brings deep experience in chaplaincy, pastoral leadership, and interfaith engagement to her position at WashU. Prior […]
From Campus to Corporate and Beyond
Join Carla Suber (Chicago Bears) and Rory James (Saint Louis Zoo) for a candid conversation on how to translate your higher education expertise into a high-impact career beyond campus. In this session, Carla and Rory will share how they leveraged their backgrounds in student advocacy, inclusion and mental health to thrive in careers in professional sports and in conservation. […]
WashU Recreation announces complimentary five-week Rec Center memberships for university employees
WashU Recreation is launching “Take A Class, Move Your 🍑,” a special five-week complimentary membership program designed to encourage health and wellness among WashU faculty and staff. Starting February 1, 2026, all WashU employees who do not currently hold memberships are invited to experience Sumers Recreation Center and South 40 Fitness Center at no cost […]
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. For the instructors, each class reinforces the idea that campus isn’t just a place to study; it’s a community […]
