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Washington University in St. Louis

Hosted by the University Libraries, Samvera Connect 2019  will take place on the Danforth campus of Washington University in St. Louis (aka WashU) located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Wi-Fi Information

The following networks are available:

• Eduroam (Check with your institution about connecting to eduroam)
• Wustl-Guest-2.0

More information on how to connect here: 

• WashU Wireless Networks
• How-To Connect

Getting Around the University

The campus is accessible by MetroLink (Skinker Station, University City-Big Bend Station) and MetroBus (Routes 1 and 2).
Maps, Directions and Parking
GIS map of campus
PDF map of campus

Connect Locations

Samvera Connect will take place in three primary buildings on the Danforth campus--the Knight Center, the Danforth University Center (also called the DUC), and Olin Library.

Olin Library (Link to library information and floor maps)
Monday: Partners Meeting and Developers Congress
Tuesday: Workshops
Friday: Unconference
Events will be on the 1st floor and Level A.
Restrooms are available on each level of Olin Library (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday).
Gender-neutral restrooms are available on Level A and Level 2 (near the Serenity Room).

Bauer Hall/Knight Hall
Wednesday: Plenary, Posters, and Lightning Talks
Events will be on the lower level in the Emerson Auditorium and adjacent Atrium.
Gender-neutral restrooms are in Bauer Hall (Wednesday and Thursday) on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors.

Knight Center (link to PDF of floor plan)
Thursday: Panels and Presentations
Most events will be on the 2nd floor. Breakfast and lunch will be on the 3rd floor in the Anheuser-Busch Dining Hall.
Gender-neutral restrooms are in the adjacent Bauer Hall.

Danforth University Center aka The DUC (link to floor maps)
Thursday: Hack Space (DUC 233).
Gender-neutral restrooms are in the DUC (Thursday) on level 2

Campus Spaces

The following spaces are available:

• The Serenity Room is a designated room in Olin Library for individuals (up to 5) to meditate, pray, or quietly reflect.
• Nursing/Lactation Room s For access information, please contact Emily Stenberg .
  • Lactation Rooms are available in the Knight Center, Olin Library, and the DUC.
• Gender Neutral Restrooms across campus (links to PDF ) 
• Atrium in Bauer Hall
• Exploration Center, Level A of Olin Library

Weather permitting, there are also courtyards outside the DUC and Knight Center/Bauer Hall. Please note, the university will be in session during Connect.

About St. Louis

Washington University's Danforth campus sits at the edge of Forest Park and is just 7 miles from downtown St. Louis, easily accessible by public transit. Forest Park is home to the St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, and St. Louis Science Center, as well as running and walking trails and more. Downtown St. Louis boasts the recently renovated Gateway Arch National Park and Museum and the City Museum, an experience you won't want to miss! See more on the Dining and Things to Do page.

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