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Gephardt Institute Receives over $5.8 Million in Support Through the “Leading Together” Campaign
The Gephardt Institute was established 13 years ago with a bold vision galvanized by Congressman Richard Gephardt and continually embraced by Chancellor Wrighton and Provost Thorp: That Washington University students are inspired and equipped to contribute to the life and health of communities around the world. Since that time, the world has seen unprecedented challenges that reaffirm […]
WashU Votes to Register Voters this Week
Four out of five eligible student voters at Washington University in St. Louis will not vote in the midterm elections Nov. 6. And that’s if all goes well. In 2014, only 15.7 percent of students voted in the midterms compared to the national university average of 19.1 percent. The Gephardt Institute, through our WashU Votes initiative, […]
Civic and Community Engagement Fair Broadens Focus, Connects Student Interests with Action
The Civic and Community Engagement Fair is an annual event that inspires students to discover new ways to get involved, serve, and engage on campus and in the St. Louis region. Now in its 20th year, it provides a platform for student organizations to promote their work and to connect with peers who share the […]
Meet St. Louis Organizers Connect First-Year Students with Local Communities
For the past four years, Meet St. Louis has provided first-year students with the opportunity to discover, engage, and reflect on community development efforts and service opportunities in St. Louis through a variety of small group excursions throughout the city. Led by faculty, staff, and student group leaders who have a specific and deep connection […]