While you will no longer receive monthly newsletters from us, Student Transitions & Family Programs continues to support you and your family members throughout your time at WashU. Resources and events include:

• Parent and Family Weekend: Mark your calendars for October 27-29 for the 2023 Parent and Family Weekend. We are excited to welcome families to campus once again for a weekend of exploring St. Louis, learning about campus resources, and spending quality time with your family members.
• Family Ties E-Newsletters: Your family members' monthly e-newsletters will return in September. You can add or update a family member's email address.

We are always happy to hear from you and answer your questions. Reach out to us via email or call us at 314-935-5040.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Old North

Located west of WashU's campus, Old North is a neighborhood rich with history to explore.

No trip to Old North is complete without a stop to Crown Candy, the oldest soda fountain in St. Louis, which opened its doors in 1913. Enjoy a deli sandwich and sip on an infamous Crown Candy milkshake. Feeling brave? Finish five milkshakes in 30 minutes and get them all for free, including a t-shirt and your name on the Wall of Winners.

Head to the Griot Museum of Black History to learn the stories of Black history and culture in the Midwest.

Enjoy art installations at UrbArt, a nonprofit arts organization in the Black Arts Movement tradition, and explore Firecracker Press's letterpress work on 100% locally made paper recycled from cotton t-shirts.



Community Events

16th Annual QFest at Hi-Pointe Theatre: May 4-10

• QFest, presented by Cinema St. Louis, celebrates queer culture and the lives of LGBTQ people through contemporary cinema. This year's festival will feature 26 films from 9 countries.

Laughter Yoga at Tower Grove Park: May 5, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

• Laughter yoga is a practice encouraging laughter for mind and body benefits. This free class is offered at the Roman Pavilion in Tower Grove Park every Friday morning.

Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival: May 6, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

• The annual Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival features over 100 vendors, traditional Mexican street food, lucha libre wrestling, musical performances, a parade, and more.

One Africa! One Nation! Farmer's Market at O'Fallon Park: May 6, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Experience the vibrant flavors and cooking styles of cultures from the Caribbean to the African continent to right here in St. Louis at the first market of the season. Enjoy vendors, performances, free cooking demos, and learn about food justice.

Campus Life Reading Week Events: May 1-3

• Campus Life is holding events throughout Reading Week including a hypnotist show, therapy dogs, goodie bag giveaways, and free sweet treats. Learn more on Instagram.

De-Stress with Dogs: May 2, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• The Biology of Dog Breeds class is hosting campus dogs under the ginkgos on the east side of Olin library. Take a break from studying to meet, pet, and even brush some of your favorite campus dogs, including Bear and Brookie, the WUPD puppies.

Kemper Kick Back: May 3, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• Enjoy free snacks, snow cones, guided meditation, and music at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Check out the spring exhibition, African Modernism in America, and play art bingo for the chance to win prizes. RSVP for the event.