What if there was a building so stunning that the oldest, most beautiful churches in Europe couldn’t rival it? And what if it was in the Central West End?

Two former federal staffers offered WashU students and community members a behind-the-scenes look at how policymaking on Capitol Hill works on Feb. 11.

Spencer left considerable time to answer audience questions, which touched on divisive topics like the recent tornado, the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in St. Louis, and data centers coming to the city.

Representatives from all three of St. Louis’ major league sports teams — the Cardinals, the Blues, and St. Louis CITY Soccer Club — gathered at WashU’s Stix House to talk about the importance of community engagement in an ever-changing sports landscape on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

A study from WashU’s Brown School has identified gaps in St. Louis’ emergency preparedness and response, including a lack of funding and a disconnect between community organizers and government. 

Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke to a packed crowd of over 3,000 community members, students, teachers, and alumni in the Athletic Complex last Wednesday, Sept. 9. She entered and left to a standing ovation and frequently had to pause for thunderous applause. The first words from moderator Chancellor Martin were that the event had “sold out in 52 minutes.”