Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Well before the grand opening events, before the October 2 opening of the new cafeteria, and before the first patient is cared for in Plaza West Tower, a little-known but very important process was underway in the background – activation. The activation team began early this year, coordinating a […]
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October 6-17: Street Work Notification on Forest Park Avenue and S. Euclid Avenue
Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Beginning October 6, workers will start pulling fiber cable along the 4900 block of Forest Park Avenue and the 700 block of South Euclid. Weather permitting, the planned duration of this work is from October 6 through close of business on October 17.All work will be conducted during the […]
October 9-16: Closure of McDonnell Medical Sciences Dock
Due to a project to repair the McDonnell Sciences dock and replace the existing trash compactor, the dock will be closed starting Thursday, October 9. • Thursday, October 9: The trash bin will be removed by 2 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m., Cenpro will begin the initial cleanup around the compactors. • Friday, October 10: […]
New Crosswalk Opened on Duncan Avenue Outside Newstead Garage
The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) is pleased to announce that the new crosswalk on Duncan Avenue, located outside the Newstead Garage, has reopened. The new crosswalk provides significant benefits by improving safety for pedestrians and drivers, enhancing visibility, reducing vehicle speeds, encouraging motorist yielding, and creating a more walkable and accessible community. If […]
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 […]
4560 Clayton Ave.-Steam Service Interruption 10/10-13/2025
Friday, October 10, 5 p.m. – Monday, October 13, 5 a.m., Facilities will be shutting down the high-pressure steam to make necessary repairs to the steam line. The steam to the cage washers will not be available during the above-noted dates and times.
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.
620 S Taylor-TAB Childcare Center Parking Lot and drive/roadway between Newstead and Taylor Ave Service Interruption 10/13-23/2023
Monday, October 13, 6 a.m. – Thursday, October 23, 4 p.m., the TAB Childcare Center Parking Lot and drive/roadway between Newstead and Taylor Ave—explanation of street closure: Reworking paving at the parking lot entrance in 2 phases. The driveway is being patched, and the cracks are being filled. Only the west end of the drive […]
REVISED-Gary C. Werths Siteman Cancer Center-Electric Service Interruption 11/20/2025
On Friday, October 29, 4-6 a.m., facilities, along with contractors, will be installing a module to the electrical switchgear. We do not anticipate any power loss or interruption. This is just a courtesy notice.
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 […]