The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement’s St. Louis Fellows Program hosted a showcase and reception for the fellows to show off their work on Oct. 18. Students, faculty, and community partners alike had the opportunity to learn about the fellows’ experiences with local nonprofits as a part of Gephardt’s Civic Action Week.
From dressing bullet wounds to analyzing biosolids to developing LGBTQ outreach plans for the Alzheimer’s community, St. Louis Fellows at Washington University in St. Louis made many contributions to regional nonprofits this summer. The Gephardt Institute celebrated their efforts Oct. 18.
The hundreds of spectators lining Leechburg Road on Saturday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade were treated to a bigger-than-ever green scene. “They do it up,” said Lower Burrell resident Jacquie Springer, who arrived in tow with several youngsters. “It’s a great reason to get the kids out of