Washington University community members gathered for a memorial 5K run on Saturday in honor of student and Sigma Alpha Epsilon brother Jacques de Villiers, who died July 3 after a battle with cancer.

A diverse group of students came together in an effort to promote awareness for issues regarding health and wellness around the world this week. Global Health Week, a multidisciplinary student-organized event, kicked off with a 5K run and has continued with a series of activities including student presentations, screenings and talks by professors and global health experts.

Although studying and socializing can often leave room for little else, exercising is one of the most important things to keep up with as a busy college student. Here’s a roundup of some offbeat ways to get your endorphins running while breaking the Washington University bubble.

The Danforth Campus will be host to the second annual “Take Steps for Kids” run/walk on Saturday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. The five-kilometer course begins in Brookings Quad. The race started as an effort by Washington University Club Running to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. Pre-registered students paid $12, […]

Washington University students and members of the local community will take part in the Take Steps for Kids 5K Run/Walk around campus this Sunday.