To celebrate the changing season and encourage new connections across campus, the Danforth Staff Council hosted a vibrant Spring Networking Event. Staff members gathered to enjoy a light lunch from Gioia’s Deli, connect with colleagues, and engage in a lively round of Connection Bingo—an interactive game designed to spark conversation and camaraderie. Attendees had the […]
Category: Past Events
Spring Forum 2025 (Virtual)
The Danforth Staff Council’s Spring Forum took place on Wednesday, February 12, 1-3 pm, via Zoom.
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Fall Forum 2024
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
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Spring Forum 2024
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
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DSC Fall Food Drive
The WashU community is invited to join the Danforth Staff Council’s Fall Food Collection Drive which will help Operation Food Search stock their shelves for the holidays and in preparation for the winter months. Collection bins will be distributed across campus Nov. 27 through Dec. 11.
Fall 2023 DSC Meet and Greets for Staff

Come enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate on us and meet some members of the DSC! Join us on Nov. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., in Café Bergson or Dec. 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. in LaJoy Café.
Fall Forum 2023
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Fall Forum took place Thursday, Nov. 2, 2–4 p.m. in person and via Zoom. Click to watch the recording!
2023 Day of Dialogue and Action (Links to an external site)
Register now for the upcoming 2023 Day of Dialogue and Action (DoDA) on Thursday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
The event will feature in-person experiences from keynote speakers, panel discussions and more. The event will take place in Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium, on WashU’s Danforth Campus.
Overflow seating will take place in Frick Forum and a YouTube live stream also will be available that day for virtual attendees.
March Donation Drive
All month long, the council is bringing awareness to the Northside Youth and Senior Service Center and their Giving Hearst Community Closet. This charity helps people who are struggling with challenges such as lack of housing, job loss, mental health, and other issues.
Open General Body Sessions (New)
The DSC’s council meetings will be open to the WashU community via Zoom. Check back for more details.
DSC Thanksgiving Food Drive
The DSC Community Engagement Committee has partnered with Operation Food Search to host a food drive on campus this month. Collection bins will be distributed at the below locations.
DSC Chat with the Council
Help us accurately represent your experiences to leadership by sharing them during an informal chat session.
Fall 2021 Donation Drive
Donate goods to support Afghan refugee families through the Baitulmal House of Goods.
Drop off items with your Danforth Staff Council Representatives between Nov. 8-11.
Fall 2019 Town Hall
Summary of the 2019 fall Danforth Staff Council town held on October 14 in Edison Theatre.