Check out the latest announcements from Saint Louis University.
10/04/24- The Missouri deadline to register to vote in the November election is Wednesday, Oct. 9. Ahead of the deadline, the Center for Social Action will be on campus registering voters and sharing information about voting.
10/04/24- The Institute for Translational Neuroscience 3rd Annual Research Symposium will take place in person on Friday, Nov. 1. The keynote speaker is Michael Salter, Ph.D., M.D., a senior scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto. In addition to the keynote address, there will be talks by several prominent Saint Louis-based researchers, a poster session, and a reception.
10/03/24- The Saint Louis University School of Education is hosting a screening event of the award-winning 2023 documentary "The Right to Read." The screening will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Tegeler Auditorium.
10/02/24- Following a robust series of committee meetings, the Saint Louis University Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the academic year on Friday, Sept. 27.
10/01/24- It's hard to dampen Saint Louis University's spirit. Although steady showers Thursday and Friday got SLU's 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend off to a wet start, skies cleared for Saturday and Sunday, and crowds enjoyed more than 30 events, rain or shine.
09/30/24- The Office of Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships is currently accepting applicants for the Truman and Goldwater Scholarships. Both scholarships require a campus endorsement for submission, and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 1.
09/30/24- Saint Louis University will celebrate Ada Lovelace Day on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Ada Lovelace Day aims to increase the profile of women in STEM.
09/30/24- Flu shots will once again be available to all students, faculty, and staff on the three St. Louis campuses throughout October.
09/30/24- The office of Summer and Extended Studies is once again offering the winter session, a shortened term that provides students an opportunity to take undergraduate for-credit courses toward their degree completion during the University's winter break. Registration will open on Monday, Oct. 14, and will close on Monday, Dec. 9.
09/27/24- The Faculty Senate held its annual Kickoff Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 17. During the ceremony, the Senate handed out The John A. Slosar Shared Governance Award and the Dr. Norman A. White Award for Engaged Scholarship and Service to members of the faculty.
09/27/24- A red-tailed hawk is now soaring through St. Louis again thanks to the quick action of a SLU maintenance worker. Thursday afternoon a small crowd gathered outside Salus Center to celebrate the release of the hawk. The hawk was able to take flight after spending two months at the World Bird Sanctuary recovering from injuries.
09/26/24- The Doerr Center at Saint Louis University's School of Social Work will host two upcoming events led by Jennifer Mullan, Psy.D., founder of Decolonizing Therapy, that invite participants to explore the intersections of colonization and mental health.
09/26/24- Saint Louis University paused on Wednesday, Sept. 25, for the fall 2024 Wellness Day. A number of events were planned on campus for members of the University community.
09/26/24- The SLU Theatre and Dance production of "A Raisin in the Sun" runs from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at The Grandel. Free tickets are available for SLU students with ID, beginning one hour before each performance.
09/26/24- Saint Louis University Career Services invites students to the fall 2024 Etiquette Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The dinner will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Louis Room at the Busch Student Center.
09/26/24- World Wide Technology Day at SLU will be Tuesday, Oct. 1. The day will feature networking sessions, a fireside chat and more.
09/24/24- The 2025 Literary Award programming will be kicking off with the Campus Read novel, Colson Whitehead's "The Underground Railroad."
09/23/24- Saint Louis University Libraries, Wash U Libraries, and St. Louis City Libraries will hold a panel discussion on Saturday, Oct. 26, examining the rise in book bans and the implications for libraries, librarians, and intellectual freedom.
09/23/24- The Intelligence Community Scholars Program is an academic recognition program for students wanting to pursue a career in the Intelligence Community. IC Scholars have opportunities to apply for designated scholarships, internships, and career trips to Washington DC and other areas.
09/20/24- The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking undergraduates from the College to apply for the inaugural year of the ambassador program.
09/20/24- SLU’s “Banner Self-Service” and “Internet Native Banner” (INB) systems will both be unavailable for everyone from 12:01 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, until 9 a.m.
09/19/24- A memorial concert to honor the life of Kenneth Smith, M.D., pioneering neurosurgeon at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Smith died May 21, 2024.
09/19/24- The fall Mission and Identity Book Club selection is "The Sparrow," by Mary Doria Russell. To take part in the book club, register by Monday, Sept. 30.
09/19/24- There will be no undergraduate or graduate classes on Wednesday, Sept. 25, for the fall 2024 Wellness Day. A number of events have been planned on campus for members of the University community.
09/19/24- The Office of Mission and Identity will host its next Mass and Speaker series event on Friday, Oct. 4. The event will focus on the Apostolic Preference to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future. The guest speaker will be Paul Lynch, Ph.D.
09/19/24- The second annual Gwendolyn Ruth Peiper Endowment for Music in Medicine celebration featuring piano performances by current Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Music Program students will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
09/17/24- The University community has the opportunity to provide feedback during a 30-day comment period on two proposed new university policies. The policies relate to principal investigators and capital equipment capitalization.
09/17/24- As a way of expanding the opportunity of our successful Innovative Teaching Fellowship program, the Paul C. Reinert, S.J., Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning is calling for applications for the Ignatian Teaching Fellowship. The program supports faculty in designing a new course or undertaking a significant redesign of an existing course in one of three categories.
09/17/24- SLU's "Banner Self-Service" and "Internet Native Banner" (INB) systems will both be unavailable for everyone from starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, until 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. ITS will be performing maintenance on these systems during this time.
09/17/24- The Cannonball Conference, for University staff members, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24. The conference will take place in the Busch Student Center. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 16.
09/16/24- Career Services will be hosting students in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Oct. 25. Students will have a chance to meet with employers, network, and more.
09/16/24- The March 2020 pivot to online instruction might be a distant memory, but disruptions are increasingly becoming part of academic life. The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning seeks to tackle the issues with online learning in a new workshop series that starts Friday, Sept. 20.
09/13/24- The Studio Art program of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Saint Louis University invites the SLU community to the opening reception for the annual Invitational Art Exhibit. The opening will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, in McNamee Gallery, located in the lower level of historic Cupples House.
09/13/24- This September the School of Education invites the SLU community to come together to celebrate National Literacy Month with a cultural literacy book drive. This book drive is aimed at promoting reading and supporting literacy programs in St. Louis-area schools.
09/13/24- Twice a year, in March and September, Workday, SLU's integrated, cloud-based administrative and finance system, releases feature upgrades designed to increase functionality and enhance the user experience. The next update is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21.
09/13/24- In October all faculty and staff at Saint Louis University will receive access to the annual required training on harassment and discrimination. All faculty and staff (including full-time, part-time, adjunct, and medical campus employees) will receive an email message from external sender Vector Solutions alerting them to the presence of the module.
09/12/24- The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded past grants to major universities, independent research institutions, and medical schools to support pioneering biological and physical science research and engineering, including the development of promising new technologies, instrumentation or methodologies. The internal deadline to apply for this program is Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.
09/10/24- A hands-on Gen AI workshop at Saint Louis University, organized by the Research Computing Group at SLU in partnership with AWS, will be Thursday, Oct. 24. This event, titled "Transform Research with Gen AI on AWS," is designed to provide the higher education community with foundational knowledge and practical experience in implementing Generative AI for research.
09/10/24- The National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program proposal may request up to $4 million from NSF for either the acquisition or development of a research instrument. The internal deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13.
09/10/24- The National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine is now accepting applications for Jefferson Science Fellowships. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 4 p.m.
09/10/24- The Studio Art Program at Saint Louis University is seeking entries for its Themed Community Exhibition. This year, the theme is "Folly."
09/10/24- First-time Paralympian Sarah Adam, OTD, assistant professor of occupational science and occupational therapy at Saint Louis University, returned to campus on Monday, Sept. 9, after winning a silver medal.
09/06/24- Two new SLU freshmen on SLU's chess team, Grandmaster Nikolozi Kacharava from Georgia and Women's International Master Mariam Mkrtchyan from Armenia, will be representing their respective countries at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The event will run from Tuesday, Sept. 10, to Monday, Sept. 23.
09/06/24- The Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement and the Black Alumni Association at Saint Louis University are teaming up to host the Black in STEAM Celebration and Awards Ceremony. This event will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in the Wool Ballrooms.
09/05/24- Saint Louis University's Fresh Check Day took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Check out some photos from the event.
09/05/24- The Magis Brownbag Series, designed to connect the Jesuit Mission to SLU's current reality, kicks off at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in DuBourg Hall, room 102. This year, the monthly series will highlight SLU students.
09/05/24- The Center for Research on Global Catholicism (CRGC) at Saint Louis University, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame Australia, University of Münster, and Washington University in St. Louis, will host a conference on Sept. 20-21, 2024, in St. Louis. The conference title is "The Catholic Enlightenment in Europe, the Americas and Australia (1700-1840): Balancing Loyalties between State, Nationality, Citizenship, and the Global Church."
09/05/24- SLU is once again hosting a series of events to help students explore academic and career options along with advice on how to approach big decisions.
09/03/24- The Shared Mission program offers an in-depth, community-based opportunity for faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees of Saint Louis University. This foundational program opens the door for deeper participation in the wide variety of mission programs offered by SLU's Division for Mission and Identity.
09/03/24- The 1818 Community Engagement Grant Program celebrates the over 200-year history of SLU giving back to the St. Louis community. Eighteen grants of $1,800 each are given to selected applicants to make a positive impact in the community in partnership with a local nonprofit organization.
09/03/24- The Division for Mission and Identity invites faculty and staff to participate in an overnight retreat starting Saturday, Oct. 12, at SLU's Lay Center for Education and the Arts located near Louisiana, MO. There is no cost to attend, and immediate family members, children included, are welcome.
08/29/24- Over the summer, SLU Libraries made improvements to the discoverability and access of resources in response to feedback from the SLU community.
08/27/24- The annual Billiken Spirit Competition took place Thursday, Aug. 22, at the women's soccer game against Brigham University. Check out photos from the competition.
08/27/24- Every year, a member of the Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) receives the Joyce Huelsmann Outstanding SAC Member Award. Matthew Campbell, director, business operations, from the Doisy College of Health Sciences, was named this year's recipient.
08/27/24- The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program provides philanthropic support to scholars and writers for high-caliber research in the humanities and social sciences. An internal competition will be held to choose nominees. Interested applicants should submit an application by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
08/26/24- Professional Notes is a round-up of awards, presentations, papers, and other professional achievements of SLU faculty, staff members, and students.
08/23/24- In an effort to streamline processes and enhance security, the Office of Risk Management and Insurance has announced that incident reporting forms and certificate of insurance request forms are now available digitally.
08/23/24- Saint Louis University marked the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year's liturgy took place on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Saint Francis Xavier College Church.
08/23/24- The Office of the Vice President for Research invites all faculty to nominate works by SLU faculty at the junior and senior faculty levels. The Scholarly Works Awards reception, where the works will be recognized, is anticipated to take place in April 2025.
08/22/24- Saint Louis University began the Fall 2024 semester on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Check out some pictures from the first day of classes.
08/22/24- All are welcome to join Campus Ministry for the kickoff of the Pilgrim Liturgy series on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The series will begin with an outdoor Mass at 12:30 p.m. on the Quad outside of DuBourg Hall.
08/22/24- Saint Louis University hosted its annual Community Engagement Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Center for Global Citizenship. Sponsored by the Center for Social Action, the event brought in more than 400 students eager to explore volunteer and service opportunities that align with SLU's mission and commitment to community engagement.
08/22/24- Campus Recreation and Wellness has announced the launch of a new pilot Fitness Center Orientation Program at the Simon Recreation Center. This program is designed to empower Billikens with the knowledge and skills to navigate and use the facility's fitness areas confidently.
08/21/24- The Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) offers orthodontic services with experienced faculty guidance and a continual commitment to investment in state-of-the-art technology and procedures.CADE offers the SLU Community discounts on orthodontic care.
08/20/24- Scammers are getting crafty with new schemes targeting university students. One of the latest threats is tuition payment scams.
08/20/24- Two Interim University policies are now active. The purpose of the Interim policies is to allow the University to comply with regulations while completing the University policy approval process.
08/16/24- Saint Louis University's Fall Welcome kicked off Friday, Aug. 16, with the first-year students arriving on campus. Check out some pictures from the Fall Move-In.
08/15/24- The entire Saint Louis University community is invited to join in a campus-wide commemoration of a pivotal moment in SLU's shared history. The Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement is seeking suggestions for events such as teach-ins, discussions, or other initiatives that reflect the themes of justice, equity, and inclusion that OccupySLU embodied. The deadline to submit an event is Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
08/13/24- The Pastoral Care Department of SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking nominations for the 2024 Caring Physicians Awards. Nominations can be submitted through Friday, Sept. 20.
08/13/24- Saint Louis University will mark the beginning of the new academic year with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year's liturgy will take place on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier College Church. Classes are canceled from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
08/13/24- Saint Louis University is set to come alive this week with the newest Billikens starting their college journey and arriving on campus for Fall Welcome. Fall Welcome kicks off Friday, Aug. 16, with new student move-in.
08/13/24- Saint Louis University will welcome its new and returning Billikens home to campus beginning Friday, Aug. 16. During this time, traffic will be heavy in the area around campus, and campus parking options will be impacted. Staff, faculty, and students should prepare for the impact and make a plan for getting to, from, and around campus, and to be prepared to park in a new, temporary location during Move-In and Fall Welcome.
08/09/24- As part of SLU's ongoing garage repairs, work will be taking place in the Hickory West garage, beginning with a closure of the affected area on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
08/09/24- The Office of Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships currently seeks faculty and staff interested in reading and evaluating SLU student applications for national scholarships and awards like Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall, Truman, and Goldwater. Faculty and staff from all disciplines interested in award areas are welcome.
08/09/24- As part of ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity and protect University systems and data, SLU's ITS team is letting the University community know about an upcoming change regarding the use of macros within Microsoft Office for University-managed computers.
08/09/24- The Saint Louis University Community is invited to attend the 3rd Annual Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation Research Symposium on Friday, Sept. 6. The symposium, which will take place at Il Monastero, is scheduled to start at noon and end at 5 p.m.
08/09/24- The Division of Mission and Identity has decided on the Friday Mass and Speaker series lineup for the fall semester. The Friday talks focus on the Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus and the many ways that Saint Louis University lives the UAP.
08/01/24- Registration for SLU's 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend is now live. Gather with the SLU community from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29, for a weekend packed with more than 30 events.
07/30/24- Effective Thursday, Aug. 1, Saint Louis University will be transitioning to a new email delivery method utilizing DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) for all purchase order notifications coming from Unimarket/Billiken Buy. This upgrade will affect both suppliers and internal users.
07/29/24- ITS has developed a summary of online resources below to help support instructors with technology specific to teaching.
07/25/24- Saint Louis University is excited to announce a new partnership to improve the student experience with course materials and school spirit gear. Starting this academic year, SLU's bookstore, the Billiken Shop, will collaborate with a new company, Textbook Brokers, to offer enhanced online and in-store services and products.
07/24/24- Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by cheering on the Billikens participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
07/23/24- Play a round at Topgolf with co-workers, family, and friends! For a limited time only, the SLU community can receive $15 off gameplay on their next visit to Topgolf.
07/19/24- QR code scams, commonly referred to as "Quishing," exploit the convenience of QR codes to deceive individuals into compromising their personal information or devices. These scams often promise enticing rewards or discounts but lead unsuspecting users to malicious websites, malware downloads, or phishing attempts. Understanding how to identify and protect yourself from QR code scams is crucial in today's digital landscape.
07/18/24- The Center for Research on Global Catholicism (CRGC) at Saint Louis University has announced the second annual cycle of the 2024 St. Louis Catholic Archives Visiting Research Grant. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug. 15.
07/18/24- The Food and Justice Action Collaborative (FJAC) at Saint Louis University has announced that four teams of faculty and student researchers have received funding through the inaugural round of the FJAC Innovation mini-grant program.
07/16/24- The Saint Louis University Women's Commission has extended an invitation to all faculty, staff, and students to join. There are two open executive board positions: Co-Chair of the Women's Commission and treasurer. Additionally, there are many positions available on subcommittees.
07/16/24- Cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they take on the San Diego Padres, and connect with fellow members of the Saint Louis University community this summer during 2024's Billiken Night at the Ballpark. SLU faculty, staff members, students, alumni and Billiken families will fill Busch Stadium's stands on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
07/12/24- The 2023-2024 cycle for the 1818 Community Engagement Grant program concluded on May 31. A comprehensive report has been prepared, highlighting the impact of the 18 selected projects.
07/12/24- Faculty and staff are invited to attend "Career Services 101" on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Busch Student Center. The event will allow the SLU community to learn more about career resources and events for the coming academic year.
07/12/24- Target has announced that its newest St. Louis store, located near the Saint Louis University campus, will officially open Sunday, July 21. The approximately 72,000-square-foot store is located at 900 S. Grand Boulevard along Grand Boulevard between Gratiot and Papin Streets.
07/11/24- SLU's Office of the Vice President for Research hosts Research Resources Week to kick off each semester. The week includes workshops, informational sessions, and discussions highlighting SLU's diverse resources and aims to aid research practices, collaborations, and outcomes among faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
07/09/24- SLU Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Research is looking for volunteers for a research study. They are seeking healthy individuals without diabetes, age 18-65 years of age.
07/05/24- Saint Louis University, in collaboration with SSM Health, is a proud partner of the All of Us Research Program, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the program is simple: to speed up health research.
07/02/24- Saint Louis University's Department of Fine and Performing Arts has a new name -- the Visual and Performing Arts Department of Saint Louis University. The new name went into effect on July 1.
06/28/24- The Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship is offering Safe Zone Phase 1 Training every Thursday until Aug. 8. Training sessions will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Global Citizenship Seminar Room 124A.
06/25/24- The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) at Saint Louis University has announced its 2024-25 executive board. The new officers will start or continue their duties on July 1.
06/25/24- Professional Notes is a round-up of awards, presentations, papers, and other professional achievements of SLU faculty, staff members, and students.
06/13/24- Volunteers are needed to help Saint Louis University create a memorable Homecoming and Family Weekend. The 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 27-29.
06/07/24- University Writing Services is offering a free writing retreat open to all graduate students during the summer. It will take place on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26. Both sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can drop in anytime.