Division of Student Affairs
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Dear Student Affairs colleagues,
I know that for many members of our community, the last few weeks have been challenging. Again, I want to express my gratitude to each one of you for supporting our community. As we look forward to spring, here are a few things I want to highlight:
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Nominations for the Excellence in Leadership Awards are open through March 22. These awards recognize the students who go above and beyond to shape our community. If a particular student comes to mind who is making an impact, please nominate them.
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The Summer Internship Fund is now accepting applications through April 30. By providing financial support for unpaid or low-paid internships, every student has the chance to pursue their passions, regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Well-being Wednesdays are for the entire WashU community to practice our divisional anchor of Healthy Excellence. Take a break, stop by the farmers market, and win prizes with the Check-in Challenge. If your team wants to host a table at Well-being Wednesdays or if you know of a campus partner with a well-being related initiative, please reach out to Dani Phillips.
- Our entire division has so much expertise and knowledge. Please share yours by submitting a proposal for our upcoming Professional Development Day.
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Finally, I want to note something important for our next division meeting. During the meeting, we will be guided through strategies for supporting students in distress and how to navigate difficult conversations. These are challenging topics. I want you to care for yourselves as you engage. Please do step out if you need a moment.
I look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday, March 18. Light refreshments will be available starting at 8 a.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. in Risa Commons.
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
@akgonzal327
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QPR suicide-prevention training at division meeting |
During the Divisional Meeting on March 18, Health Promotion Specialist Jodi Seals will share guidance on supporting students in distress, navigating difficult conversations, and opportunities for your department to complete QPR suicide‑prevention training. Please take care of yourself during this portion of the meeting. Step out at any time if you need a moment.
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The Excellence in Leadership Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of WashU students and their co-curricular experience. Award nominations are open through March 22. This is a great opportunity to highlight the excellent work and contributions that students make to the WashU community and beyond.
Volunteers are needed to serve as members of the Excellence in Leadership Award Review Committee. Learn more about becoming a volunteer.
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Looking for a unique way to foster wellness and community with your students? Recreation invites you to partner with them on Bear Adventures—guided outings ranging from skiing/snowboarding at Hidden Valley to hiking at Pere Marquette. Rec has already made all the arrangements. Invite a group of students to explore the St. Louis region together. Visit the Bear Adventures page to see upcoming trips and contact the Recreation team to learn how your department can get involved.
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As part of National Student Employment Week, April 13–17, supervisors are encouraged to nominate an outstanding student employee for WashU’s Outstanding Student Employee Award. Nominations are due March 2 at 11:59 p.m.
Additionally, encourage your student employees to attend daily celebrations in DUC 110 from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for FREE food, fun activities, raffle prizes, and community with fellow student workers. Supervisors and departments can also participate in several ways. Please visit this website for more information.
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The WashU Center for Career Engagement has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural 2025 Best University–Corporate Partnership Award by the American Universities in China Association (AUCA).
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The Reverend Cara Rockhill has been appointed director for the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) within the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
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The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement’s St. Louis Fellows Program was selected for the Campus Compact Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Programming Award.
The St. Louis Fellows Program offers an opportunity for undergraduates at WashU to work in full-time nonprofit or civic internships and engage in an experiential curriculum that explores St. Louis’ history, culture, politics, challenges and opportunities.
The annual awards recognize the many forms that effective on-campus civic and community engagement can take to address areas of need and make deep and long-lasting positive change.
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Jack Furman's passion for literacy and service has been a guiding thread in his journey, and bringing a Little Free Library to St. Louis was his first step toward giving back at WashU.
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The Summer Internship Fund provides financial awards to undergraduate students to help offset the costs associated with completing unpaid or low-paid summer internships. The first-round application deadline is April 30.
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Looking for a meaningful way to spend Spring Break? Register for Spring Alternative Break, a week of hands-on service experiences happening March 9-12, with opportunities to support local organizations doing incredible work across St. Louis. These service opportunities are free and open to all WashU students.
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Don’t miss this meaningful conversation, where student veterans share personal reflections on navigating conflicts during military service and finding their place in academic life. Refreshments will be available.
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This semester, Dr. G will host Dr. G's Fun House on two different dates, April 8 in coordination with Give Day and April 17 in coordination with Alumni Weekend. We hope to see you there!
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The annual SU Leadership Awards are currently accepting applications for the year. This $5,000 award aims to recognize and support outstanding student leaders.
Staff and teams are encouraged to invite some of the brilliant students they support to apply for the award as only student-submitted applications can be considered.
Applications are open until March 11, at 11:59 p.m.
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Student employees are invited to DUC 110 April 13-17 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for FREE food, fun activities, raffle prizes, and community with other WashU student workers. Please visit this website for more information.
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Registration is now live for students on all WashU campuses to register and participate in the May Affinity Student Celebrations. Participation in an Affinity Celebration is open to all graduating students from December 2025 and May 2026. Any questions can be directed to the CDI.
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Check out the lineup of opportunities and experiences to honor Women's History Month throughout March.
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| March 4, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mudd Field*
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Join students, faculty and staff for a farmers market, local health and wellness vendors, and campus resources to learn how we can all make well-being a habit.
*Rain location: Fun Room on second floor of the DUC
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| Spring Break - no classes |
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| March 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mudd Field*
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Join students, faculty and staff for a farmers market, local health and wellness vendors, and campus resources to learn how we can all make well-being a habit.
*Rain location: Fun Room on second floor of the DUC
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Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting and QPR suicide-prevention training |
March 18, 2026, 8-9:30 a.m. | Risa Commons
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Light breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with a formal welcome at 8:30 a.m.
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| March 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mudd Field*
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Join students, faculty and staff for a farmers market, local health and wellness vendors, and campus resources to learn how we can all make well-being a habit.
*Rain location: Fun Room on second floor of the DUC
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April 1: Well-being Wednesdays
April 6: Veteran's Panel
April 8: Dr. G's Fun House and Give Day at Well-being Wednesdays
April 15: Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
April 15: Well-being Wednesdays
April 17: Dr. G's Fun House and Alumni Weekend
April 22: Well-being Wednesdays
April 29: Well-being Wednesdays
May 15: Commencement
May 20: Student Affairs Professional Development Day
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Submit an entry for the next Student Affairs newsletter
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The Student Affairs newsletter is sent the first Tuesday of each month. If your department has content you would like featured, submit via the link below at least a week prior to the edition you would like to be included in.
Examples of items to submit are highlights of new initiatives or programming; staff achievements, publications or awards; department spotlights and upcoming events you would like Student Affairs staff members to know about.
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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