south 40
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.
The push for a campus free of construction
My alarm clock is on hiatus. At 8:15 every morning, I am woken by the sporadic crack and bang of loud hammering outside my window. Upon moving back to school, I was unprepared for the abrupt nature of these early mornings. One at a time, my suitemates and I emerged from our rooms in search of the cause of the knocking.
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.
Construction hinders some students on South 40
South 40 residents moved back to campus this August to find the first phase of construction in the area finished and the second part already underway.
The first phase consisted of the construction of two new dorms—the South 40 House and Umrath House, as well as the construction of two new dining facilities housed in the [...]
Freshman Press: Residents welcomed by sight of new Umrath, South 40 houses
Incoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen are adjusting to changes on the South 40 as construction on the new Umrath House and South 40 House near completion.
The two buildings will house 121 students and provide the primary dining and fitness facilities for all South 40 residents.
A recap of the the summer’s news
The 2008-09 academic year at Washington University was one of many administrative, environmental, political and campus life-related changes. Issues and events that arose in the past two semesters will continue to play a role and affect students throughout this year. Several of these changes have been summarized below.
South 40 construction going ‘as planned,’ school officials say
With move-in day quickly approaching, Washington University administrators say construction of the long-awaited Umrath Hall and Wohl Center on the South 40 is going as planned.
Decorating your dorm room: 101
If you’ve ever dreamed of revamping your room at home but haven’t gotten around to actually cleaning it up, then decorating a brand new space can be a very exciting opportunity. Just remember to keep the following tips in mind.
Staying fit on campus
Due to the wide variety of deliciously unhealthy food available on campus at any time of the day or night, the Freshman 15 is a big concern for many students; here are some tips to avoid gaining weight during your freshman year.
South 40 dining enters transition as school builds new Wohl Center
The current Wohl Center is scheduled to be demolished this summer. Of the current dining facilities on the South 40, the only that will remain open next year is Ursa’s Café
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