Announcements, News and Updates

Welcome to recent staff hires in Arts & Sciences, and congratulations to those who have assumed new positions!

An enormous number of people and skill sets are critical to achieving operational excellence and fulfiling Arts & Sciences' educational and research missions. Welcome to our recent staff hires, and congratulations to those who have assumed new positions!

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

Washington University is seeking 2,000 university employees or students to volunteer for a study to evaluate the feasibility of large-scale, rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.

To support the university community during these stressful times, the WashUDirect Psychiatry service offers convenient, affordable mental health care for employees and their children.

The aim is to provide resources to those seeking to get involved; to applaud civic efforts underway to help those in our university and St. Louis communities; and to provide a place to share perspectives and reflect on this unprecedented time.

Arts & Sciences staff have been essential to moving classes online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, often embracing new roles and working across units to build training modules and support systems for faculty who are now teaching remotely.

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.

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.

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.

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

Members of the university community are invited to offer their ideas and suggestions to help inform the search for Washington University’s next provost. Visit Chancellor Martin’s website to learn more and take a brief survey.

Every fall, Arts & Sciences presents the Outstanding Staff Awards and Dean's Award in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the effectiveness of teaching, advising, counseling, and research in Arts & Sciences. This year, Robert Chien, Rachel Dunaway, and Sue McKinney were celebrated for their exemplary service.