Announcements, News and Updates

Come collaborate with colleagues from across the university to represent staff concerns and use your voice to help strengthen lines of communication between the staff and administration.

Washington University in St. Louis, in collaboration with the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research, is pleased to invite faculty and staff to apply to participate in a two-day facilitator training workshop designed to increase the capacity for research mentor trainings offered at colleges and universities, research institutes, and governmental organizations.

University administration is tracking developments with the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. Community members can stay up to date with the latest information on WashU's Emergency Management website.

Zoom video conferencing service debuted Feb. 1 as Washington University’s primary video conferencing tool. All faculty, staff and students can use the service for free by signing in with their WUSTL Key.

To ensure broad communication, certain key university policies are published annually in The Record. These policies are intended to promote and support a positive working and learning environment. The policies also are available on the Human Resources website.

Congratulations to recent hires in Arts & Sciences and to those who have transitioned into new roles! 

Applications are now open for University Libraries’ Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT). Graduate and undergraduate students, along with Danforth Campus faculty and staff members, are invited to apply for a travel grant.

Nominations are being accepted for Washington University in St. Louis’ annual Faculty Achievement Awards, known as the Arthur Holly Compton Faculty Achievement Award and the Carl and Gerty Cori Faculty Achievement Award. Nominations are due Feb. 14.

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Open Enrollment for 2020 benefits ends Nov. 22. Enroll through your personal Open Enrollment page in HRMS. If you already enrolled in your 2020 benefits, no further action is needed.

The Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award recognizes members of the university community who exemplify service and engagement with the St. Louis region. Honorees include alumni, employees, retirees, students and volunteers. The nomination deadline is Nov. 15.

Washington University in St. Louis invites nominations and applications for candidates to serve as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. The Dean works closely with faculty, the Chancellor, and the Provost to maintain the highest standards of research, scholarship, and teaching, and to lead the school in furtherance of the University’s academic and institutional goals.