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 […]
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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, […]
15th Annual Ethic of Service Award: Nominate Someone You Admire
Do you know someone who exudes passion for service as a way of life, actively contributes to the St. Louis community, goes above and beyond the call of duty, and inspires compassion and action in others? Nominate them for a 2018 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award! The Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic […]