Facilities and Construction
Campus circulator reduces frequency to increase reliability
The Washington University campus circulator began following a revised timetable this week, after shuttle drivers and students raised concerns about the reliability of its schedule. The circulator bus, which previously ran every 16 minutes, will now run every 20 minutes, according to Stephanie Hunter, transportation operations supervisor in Parking and Transportation Services.
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.
Traditional dorms make way for progress
All traditional freshman dorms on the South 40 will eventually be replaced by modern-style ones as a part of an ongoing process by Washington University to enhance the residential life experience. The current Rubelmann Hall, followed by Beaumont and Lee, are slated for demolition, according to Justin Carroll, assistant vice chancellor for students and dean of students.
New South 40 roof promotes sustainability
The South 40 House boasts not only new dining options and expanded housing but also brand new environmental sustainability capabilities. An environmentally friendly “green roof”—containing grass, native plants and approximately 110,000 pounds of soil —debuted in late September. The roof covers a loading dock, kitchen and other areas of the South 40 House’s southern lower level.
Screens to go Green
Following a silent demonstration from an anonymous party, the Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science has pledged to cut down the amount of time it operates several flat-screen televisions in its buildings.
SU committee to probe students’ access to water
In light of the ban on bottled water last year, some Washington University students say they do not have easy enough access to drinking water on campus.
Enforcement of health policy on baking restricts student groups
In order to sell baked good on campus this year, students will need to use commercial, department of health-certified ovens. Although the announcement of this policy coincided with the outbreak of H1N1, Paul Schimmele, assistant to the director of operations in Dining Services, said that the timing is merely a coincidence.
Officials aim to fill students in on South 40 construction plans
While many students have come to accept the towering cranes, mounds of clay and inconvenient fences as a norm of life on the South 40, the construction setup still begs the question: Why is there a hole in the South 40?
So far, most students only have vague ideas of what the ongoing construction project might bring.
Quality of life echoes Princeton Review ranks, University admins say
Washington University officials expressed satisfaction last week with the school’s high quality of life rankings in the Princeton Review this year, attributing the performance to student feedback and the hard work of administrators.
History gets a makeover
At the south end of the Brookings Quadrangle sits Busch Hall, one of Washington University’s oldest buildings on the Danforth Campus. While its exterior today looks just as it did in 1900 when it was built, the building’s interior recently underwent its first complete facelift.
Busch Hall’s renovations, which began in May 2008 and continued until [...]
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