Announcements

Faculty, staff and trainees will have the opportunity to change or re-enroll for 2022 benefits starting Monday, Nov. 1, through Nov. 17. Selections can be made online through the Workday platform. 

Parking and Transportation Services shares important updates on the pending parking management system upgrade and upcoming event parking changes in its October newsletter.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which recognizes members of the university community who exemplify service and engagement with the St. Louis region. The nomination deadline is Nov. 7.

A memorial service in celebration of the life of former university trustee Mel Brown will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 in Graham Chapel.

The Women’s Society of Washington University invites undergraduate and graduate female students at the university to attend the virtual “Ida H. Early Composing a Life: Women Inspiring Women” event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.

The Women’s Society of Washington University funding committee invites undergraduate students to submit project funding requests.The deadline is Nov. 1.

The Beyond Boundaries program invites WashU juniors and seniors to apply to Creative Collaborations, which provides grants of up to $1,000 to students who work together to produce a creative capstone project such as a book, social enterprise or fashion line.

The seasonal flu vaccine is required for all Washington University employees, including faculty, staff and trainees, on the Danforth and Medical campuses by Nov. 19.

BJC HealthCare soon will break ground on a 16-story inpatient hospital tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The new tower is an important component of BJC’s Campus Renewal, a long-term vision to transform the Medical Campus to improve the experiences of patients and families.

Nominations are being accepted for the Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award, which honors a couple for extraordinary contributions to the culture and welfare of the St. Louis area. The nomination deadline is Oct. 29.