Although there are many resources that the building offers organizations and groups, the individual also can find a place at the Danforth University Center.
Nooks and crannies of quiet study space, free wireless internet throughout the building, an infant nursing room, open courtyards, rocking chairs, and even a fire pit offer unique spaces for each individual.
DUCTV
All student organizations and University departments are encouraged to utilize DUCTV to advertise their events and activities to the WUSTL community.
How to create advertising for DUCTV:
- Create a powerpoint slide or a .jpg file to advertise your event or activity.
- Powerpoint slides must be limited to one slide per event/announcement.
- Slides should be 1280x768 pixels and a resolution of 72 dpi for best results.
- Forward your file to ductv@wustl.edu.
- Please include the sponsoring organization’s name, contact name and email address, preferred date of advertisement, and deletion date. All ads will automatically be removed the day following the event unless otherwise noted.
- If the sponsoring organization is Student Union-recognized, the Student Union logo must be incorporated into the advertisement.
All slides will be posted on the General Forum screens which include the following locations:
- Northwest lobby
- Tisch Commons Information Desk
- Café Bergson
- I.E. Millstone Visitors Center
- South lobby
- East and west Fun Room nooks
All slides are shared with Olin Library and Brown School of Social Work for optional posting on their screens. Co-posting is not guaranteed.
Terms and Conditions
- Advertisements intended to sell products or services are not allowed unless in support of a student organization or University fundraiser.
- Advertisement contents must comply with Office of Student Activities posting policies (.PDF).
- The University reserves the right to not post material which it deems unsuitable or not in alignment with its mission.
For more information, please contact:
Leslie Heusted
Assistant Director, Programming/Marketing
Danforth University Center
314.935.3964
leslie.heusted@wustl.edu
Easels/signage:
When sponsoring an event in the DUC, additional directional signage may be a needed. The DUC Management Office has signs and easels for use at no charge. In addition, there are 18 x 24 foam core signs that can easily be adapted to your event by sliding an 8.5 x 11 vertical sign into a permanently attached sleeve on the sign. Please contact the DUC Management Office at 314.935.3964 to reserve your sign supplies. For more information please read the Office of Student Activities posting policies, available at: http://www.getinvolved.wustl.edu/policies/pdf/PostingPolicy.pdf.
Infant nursing room:
Located on the third floor, the private infant nursing room offers a comfortable chair, a sink, adjustable lighting, and some educational information and tips for nursing mothers. The room is available for use during building hours. There is no need to schedule a time for use.
Media services:
Located in the Danforth University Center Management Office (DUC 322), Media Services provides basic audio and video equipment on campus for non-class activities. Media Services assists students, faculty, and staff with their audio and video needs at a centralized location for a minimal cost. Visit mediaservices.wustl.edu to get a listing of the equipment available.
Parking:
The DUC stands above a three-story underground parking garage. The garage provides 522 total parking spaces for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The parking garage is operated by the University’s Parking and Transportation Services and the fees, policies and procedures that apply to it are available on their Web site: parking.wustl.edu.
Piano:
A Steinway grand piano is located in the Goldberg Formal Lounge on the second floor of the DUC. If you are interested in playing the piano, please contact the DUC Management Office at 314.935.5234.
Public computers:
Check your email, Facebook, or your latest assignment on one of seven public computers located on the first and second floors of the DUC. Computers are free and available for use during building hours. Printers are not available.
The Danforth University Center Recording Studio (the “Studio”) is a professional recording studio located in the Paul and Angel Harvey Media Center on the third floor. The Studio is equipped with a Pro Tools 7.4.2 audio workstation and a twenty-four channel Digidesign board, which may be utilized to record voiceover work, bands, choirs, etc.
Showers:
The DUC provides two public showers for use by those who choose to commute to work or school by bike or excercise on breaks between classes or meetings. The showers are available until 15 minutes before the building closes. Please be prepared with your own toiletries and towels. The showers are cleaned nightly and anything left in the area will be disposed of.
Wireless Internet:
Wireless Internet is available throughout the DUC. For instructions about accessing the connection please see one of three information desks located on the first and second floors of the building.