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Ash Wednesday – First Day of Lent (Links to an external site)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This day is marked by Mass, where ashes are placed on the foreheads of Christians in the shape of crosses by the priest.
Happy Lunar New Year 2024 (Links to an external site)
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is indeed a significant and widely celebrated festival in Chinese culture. It is a time for family reunions, cultural festivities, and welcoming a new year with hope and optimism. In 2024, Chinese New Year begins on February 10th and lasts for 15 […]
Black History Month Reflections (Links to an external site)
During Black History month, we hope you have time to reflect on the many historical sacrifices and important contributions of Black Americans to our American way of life.
Nominate a Colleague for the Drum Major Awards! (Links to an external site)
The Drum Major Awards will recognize individuals at WashU School of Medicine who embody what it means to be an upstander. Awardees should be those who speak up or act in support of an individual or cause, particularly someone who intervenes on behalf of a person being bullied or attacked. Upstanders are people who speak and […]
21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge (Links to an external site)
For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity