October 20-22: Street Work Notification at 4100 Duncan Avenue

Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Beginning October 20, workers will start pulling fiber cable along the 4100 block of Duncan Avenue. Weather permitting, the planned duration of this work is from October 20 through close of business on October 22. All work will be conducted during the day shift, commencing daily at 7 a.m. […]

OFMD Staffing Update – Protective Services

We are pleased to announce an important leadership transition for John Ursch, Executive Director of Public Safety & Campus Services. For more than 30 years, John has served WashU in numerous roles, including officer, supervisor, manager, director, and executive director, shaping Protective Services into the professional, trusted, and responsive organization it is today. His leadership […]

REVISED-East Building-Exhaust Fan Service Interruption 10/13-17/2025

Exhaust fan 20 will be shut down to assist contractors in the repair of the exhaust ducting for the Cyclotron Packaging project. This will affect all basement fume hoods on the floor. There should be no hood work accomplished during this time.

WashU Emergency Management Survey

WashU Emergency Management is conducting a brief 30–45 second survey to gather more information about our community’s awareness of emergency resources, communication tools, and preparedness practices. Your feedback will help us improve our outreach, training, and tools, such as the WashU Safe App, to serve students, faculty, and staff better. Please visit https://arcg.is/0OrKbf0 to participate […]

May 12-14: Lift at the Mid Campus Center (MCC)

Fixture Contracting has a lift scheduled for delivery on May 12th for two days to install glass on the second floor south elevation of the MCC, weather permitting. If you have any questions, please contact James Wade, Project Coordinator I.

Revised: Clayton Garage Elevator Project

Clayton Garage elevator #59 will be back in service on May 12th. Elevator #58 was removed from service on May 8th until September 30th for a complete remodel. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Jackson, Senior Project Manager.

East McDonnell Facility-Air Handling Unit Service Interruption 4/27-29/2025

At approximately 12:45 pm, the East McDonald Air Handler Air 4 motor failed. To maintain cooling on the Sixth Floor, East McDonald Air Handler 5 will temporarily supplement airflow while repairs are made and a replacement motor is installed on Air Handler 4. Thank you for your patience and understanding. This matter is being actively […]

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