Dear Student Affairs Team Members,
What a semester! We celebrated Parent & Family Weekend at the end of October, and I was so encouraged by all the conversations I had with students and families. Our teams are doing an outstanding job supporting our students. Additionally, we spotlighted our Division by hosting various events — both for students who had family members on campus, and for students whose families could not attend. Thank you ALL for making the weekend possible.
As we approach the Winter Break period, here are a few reminders:
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Earlier this semester I announced, “Career Conversations with Dr. G.” This is an opportunity for me to meet with staff in Student Affairs and offer insight on your career aspirations. The day will conclude with a social time at my home. For more information and to register today, see this website.
- Our next monthly Divisional meeting is slated for Wednesday, November 15 in Risa Commons on the South 40. Light refreshments begin at 8 a.m. with our meeting running from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Please note, we will not have a formal Divisional meeting in December.
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If you are a staff member in Student Affairs, please plan to attend our Division of Student Affairs Winter Warm Up on Monday, December 18 at 3:30 p.m. in Holmes Lounge.
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Please let our students know about our final Dr. G’s Fun House Event of the semester. It will be Tuesday, December 5, from 2-6 p.m. at the Sumers Recreation Center / Athletic Complex. Dr. G’s Fun House events were launched in Spring 2022 to offer high fun, low time commitment opportunities for students. If you’re free, feel free to stop in!
There is a lot of information in this month’s eNewsletter, including student stories, save the dates, and the opportunity to watch the WashU Women’s Soccer team play in the NCAA Tournament at home this weekend (for FREE)! Please make sure to explore and learn more about the great things happening in our Division.
Cheers,
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Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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Fresh off their UAA Conference Championship, the NCAA announced yesterday, November 6, that the WashU Bears women’s soccer team will be hosting Rounds 1 & 2 of the NCAA DIII Women’s Soccer Championship this weekend at Francis Olympic Field (November 11-12).
Schedule
Round 1:
Saturday, November 11 @ 5:30 p.m. WashU vs. Maryvillle (TN)
Saturday, November 11 @ 8 p.m. Hanover vs. Sewanee
Round 2:
Sunday, November 12 @ 7 p.m. Advancing Teams from Saturday
Ticket Information:
Adults: $7
Students/Seniors: $5
Children two and under: Free
Student Affairs is covering the cost of Division of Student Affairs employees and one guest to attend both Saturday and Sunday competitions. To secure your place on the pass-list, you must email Bryan Lenz by this Friday, November 10, at 5 p.m.
WashU Soccer Regional Website & Live Stream
Complete NCAA DIII Women’s Soccer Bracket
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Celebrate with The Taylor Family Center for Student Success and TRIO Student Support Services to honor first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni who are rooted at WashU! The event will be held on Mudd Field tomorrow, November 8, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes |
The WashU Emergency Support Team (EST) will be offering American Heart Association BLS/CPR classes to teach how to identify life-threatening emergencies. The class will provide education on how to perform CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Undergraduate students are able to receive a subsidized class at no cost. Learn more and sign up to receive information here.
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This November, the Health Promotion and Wellness team is focusing on educating students on how to fall into healthy habits. Programming around this topic involves teaching safer partying tips and safety around alcohol use. Please encourage students in your area to attend these events and to learn more about the WashU Recovery Group, a group that provides a safe place for students in (or curious about) recovery from substance use.
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WashU Veterans Day Celebration |
The Military & Veteran Services Office is partnering with the Office of Institutional Equity to co-host WashU's Veterans Day Celebration tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8 in Hillman Hall from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The celebration includes a catered lunch, remarks from key staff and faculty and gift bags for student veterans. The event is open to student, staff and faculty who are veterans. RSVP below.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS SPOTLIGHT |
Peer Health Educator Program helps spread awareness and access to health services across Danforth Campus |
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| Lojain Elkhidir wants everyone to know that going to college is difficult. But more than that, she wants everyone to know that it’s ok to talk about it.
“Coming to college can be really isolating,” Elkhidir said. “You’re in a totally new environment, away from family; you don’t know anyone; and you’re tasked not only with surviving but succeeding in an academically rigorous environment. That can have an effect on you.”
That’s one reason Elkhidir is a Peer Health Educator (PHE). Read the full story here.
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Career Conversations with Dr. G |
Dr. G is offering opportunities for staff in the Division of Student Affairs to join her for Career Conversations. The sessions give staff opportunities to talk about their career goals, interests, and trajectory and ask Dr. G questions.
Sessions are organized in three different groups:
New Professionals (1-5 years in higher education) | Monday, December 4 (8:30-10 a.m.; 5-6:30 p.m.)
Mid-Level Professionals (5-19 years in higher education) | Monday, January 22 (9:30-11 a.m.; 5:15-6:45 p.m.)
Senior-Level Professionals (high-level directors, associate vice chancellor or those within Mid-Level, but working for over 20 years in higher education) | Tuesday, November 21 (3:30-5 p.m.; 5-6:30 p.m.)
Please visit the website for more information and to sign up for a session.
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| 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mudd Field
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| 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall
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Francis Olympic Field | Advancing Teams from Saturday games will play on Sunday
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Understanding Historical Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma to Create Culturally Safe Care for American Indian and Alaska Natives
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12 - 2 p.m. | Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall
Hear from Jennifer Nanez, MSW, LMSW (Pueblo of Acoma), Lecturer at the University of New Mexico in the Division of Community Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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| Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Risa Commons
Light refreshments will be served starting at 8 a.m. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
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| 12:30 p.m.| Buder Circle
Join us for the annual Rock Your Mocs, worldwide Native American & Indigenous Peoples social media event! Wear your moccasins, take a photo or video and share it online with the hashtag #rockyourmocs. We’ll gather in-person at Buder Circle (outside Hillman Hall on Forsyth) for a group Rock Your Mocs photo!
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| 5 p.m.| Tisch Commons
Join us for an eye-opening journey toward understanding and healing as we work to decolonize our shared history and foster unity among all Americans.
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| Dr. G 's Fun House & Taylor Family Center for Student Success Thanksgiving Lunch
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12-2 p.m. | Women's Building Formal Lounge
Students staying on campus during Thanksgiving Break are invited to join for a free Thanksgiving lunch.
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| Dr. G’s Fun House | Recess at the Rec |
2 - 6 p.m. | Sumers Recreation Center/Athletic Complex
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| Dec 8 | Last Day of Classes
Dec 11-13 | Reading Days
Dec 14-20 | Final Exams
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| Student Affairs Winter Warm-up |
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Holmes Lounge
Save the Date for the Division of Student Affairs Winter Warm-up. More information will be provided closer to the date.
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The Office of Student Transitions & Family Programs hosted the annual Parent & Family Weekend October 27-29. Here are the stats:
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- 2,332 registered families
- 1,374 students had families attend
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79 total events
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47 hosted by departments outside of Student Transitions & Family Programs
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24 bus and walking tours of St. Louis
- 785 people at the Family Tailgate
- 12 a cappella groups performed at the Voices & Sounds Concert
- 730 people attended the concert
- 121 students attended the Bears Family Dinner and 23 faculty and staff attended as hosts
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Thanks to everyone who helped make Parent & Family Weekend a success!
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