Campus Events
Students say awareness of homeless lacking in University
Students leading Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW) aim this week to promote awareness of issues of homelessness in the community that some students feel are not addressed enough on campus.
APO rakes neighbors’ leaves to raise money for fallen soldiers
Washington University students sacrificed a few hours of extra sleep in an effort to mend the University’s relationship with the surrounding community and raise money for fallen officers by participating in the Great Rake Neighborhood Initiative early Saturday morning.
PHOTO: Idan Raichel Project performs at WU
Idan Raichel, an Israeli musician, performed in the 560 Building last night, along with five other artists from The Idan Raichel Project. Washington University Student for Israel brought the group, which drew a crowd of nearly 750 for a multicultural concert.
University shuts down student mock prison camp
Members of the Washington University chapter of Young Americans for Liberty erected a mock Soviet prison camp, or gulag, in front of the Women’s Building Monday morning, but were later told by a representative from Event Services to disassemble the display.
Dance Marathon raises over $130k
Dance Marathon, one of the largest charity fundraisers on campus, raised more than $134,000 for Children’s Miracle Network.
In its 20th year, Diwali lights up the night
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights put on by Ashoka, performed three shows to sold-out crowds over the weekend in Edison Theatre.
College political groups debate health care
In spite of President Obama’s calls for bipartisan health care reform, only one Republican congressman—Rep. Anh Cao of Louisiana—voted for the House’s sweeping health care overhaul bill on Saturday.
Campus faith groups host religious awareness week
Religious groups on campus will be hosting events this coming week to raise awareness about different religions and bring the Washington University community together under the umbrella of pluralism.
Capsule to capture current college culture
A time capsule to be opened 100 years from now will be placed in the new South 40 House this spring. The capsule will include many items that showcase today’s University life and culture, including letters from Chancellor Mark Wrighton, Vice Chancellor for Students James McLeod, Dean of Students Justin Carroll and various student leaders.
Students reach agreement with Original Mothers bar
Senior Class President Fernando Cutz, along with the six black students who allege they were racially discriminated against by the Original Mothers bar in Chicago, said on Wednesday that they will not be pressing charges against Mothers, as part of a legal agreement between the two sides.
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