As a not-for-profit educational institution, Washington University is exempt from Missouri sales tax. Missouri sales tax should not be paid on purchases made on behalf of the university. The fastest, easiest way to comply with this best practice (and save MarComm money) is to work directly with a member of the operations team. Find someone with […]
Author: Karen Daubert
Today in MarComm
The “today-in-MarComm” Slack channel’s purpose is to highlight and communicate University Marketing & Communications productions “as they happen,” straight from our talented team! If you have questions about using Today-in-MarComm, please contact any of the senior managers. Contributions from all corners of 276 are welcome. The administrators for MarComm’s Slack tool are Galen and Jeff. […]
General, random, and philanthropy Slack channels
The Slack “philanthropy” channel is for opportunities to support individuals or groups, or to make the world a better place. For example, it’s for military care packages, Girl Scout cookies, and various similar announcements. It’s up to you to opt in to this channel. The “general” channel on Slack is for items of general interest […]
Crisis Communications Slack channel
In the event of an emergency on campus, University Marketing & Communications will be called upon to work closely with campus police and other departments to keep our students, faculty and staff safe and informed, and to share appropriate information with external audiences. The “cc-group” channel on Slack is the official University Marketing & Communications […]
University Marketing & Communications Organizational Chart
Looking for the MarComm organizational chart? The MarComm chart has been available on the Operations site all the time! You’ll find it on the Team page of the Operations site. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Karen.
Your dishwashing options
Dirty dishes. No fun. Please don’t dump yours on others — including on the weekend. We have a dishwasher — Load before 1:00, or after 3:30 — read more If you don’t use the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to wash and return items to the cupboards or drawers.
Power is On
University Marketing & Communicaitons uses rechargeable batteries, the sustainable choice. When you need one, you’ll find them at the reception desk. Please bring your depleted batteries to the reception desk in exchange for fully-charged batteries. AA and AAA batteries are available.
Campus Store Changes Departmental Purchase Process
No more departmental charge! The Washington University Campus Store no longer accepts department charges. To purchase an item for business purposes at the Campus Store, please get prior permission from a senior manager. Preferred payment option is to use your own cash or credit and submit the expense for reimbursement. Please give the receipt and expense […]
Spot a cleaning need?
Everyone in Univerity Marketing & Communications has a role in contributing to the comfort and cleanliness of our common spaces. Each person should take responsibility for cleaning up after using the kitchens or conference rooms. If you see a need for special cleaning, please let the operations team know. That is the fastest way to […]
Are paper towels recyclable?
Recycling is confusing. But so are many things in our daily work and personal lives. You can master it! Paper towels should NOT go in recycling. Used paper products, including brown, bleached, and dyed paper towels, napkins, and tissues, are not recyclable because they are usually considered unsanitary; they are also made from low-grade, short fibers […]