Division of Student Affairs
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Dear Student Affairs colleagues,
With final exams, reading week and the end of the semester right around the corner, here are a few quick reminders:
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Disability Resources is seeking volunteers to assist with exam proctoring during Final Exams, Thursday, Dec. 11 - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Please use this form to sign up. Your help makes a difference!
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In lieu of a December Division Meeting, the Winter Warm Up is Thursday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. in Risa Commons. We will have a bake off (and not just cookies this year!) And two charitable opportunities: Operation Food Search and Camp Sunsplash—more details to come via email.
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The university offers special staff access and discounts, including free subscriptions from WashU Libraries to local and national media.
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As we approach the end of the semester, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support and care you show our students. Working alongside such dedicated and talented colleagues is truly one of the great joys of my role—thank you.
I look forward to celebrating the end of the semester with you at Winter Warm Up!
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
@akgonzal327
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The Winter Warm Up scheduled for Dec. 18
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The Winter Warm Up is scheduled for Dec. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Risa Commons. This year-end staff celebration features food, fun activities, a baking competition, giveaways, and opportunities to give back. Festive attire is encouraged. More details will be released soon.
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Disability Resources requests assistance with final exams |
Each semester, Disability Resources (DR) supports disabled students and their faculty by proctoring accommodated exams. In order to address the increased volume during Finals Week, DR relies on volunteers. The support from the division is critical to this endeavor and supervisors are encouraged to offer staff reasonable flexibility to assist in this capacity. Individuals can use the DR Proctoring Volunteers link to sign up. For more information or questions, call 314-935-7998 or email Disability Resources directly.
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WashU career communities help students find their future |
The Center for Career Engagement (CCE) launched its career communities program three years ago, organizing communities around fields like art, design and media; health care and sciences; and technology, data and engineering. Led by certified career coaches, the communities help students identify their purpose — or as CCE staff say, “their why” — and discover the broad spectrum of jobs that match their priorities.
Read the full story →
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Help cultivate a campus-wide community of excellence for student employment |
The Center for Career Engagement is pleased to announce the launch of a new effort to cultivate a campus-wide community of excellence for student employment.
The new on-campus employment webpages for students and supervisors answer common FAQs, share student employee success stories, offer helpful guides and templates, and more!
We'd like to extend a special invitation to any Student Affairs staff who supervise or support student employees to sign up for the new quarterly on-campus employment newsletter, and save the date for our new On-Campus Employment Supervisor Support Series, starting this spring.
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Special access and pricing for staff |
As we go into the holidays, remember WashU staff has access to national and local news publications through WashU Libraries and to | |
Naima Pyarali’s WashU story |
Leading with purpose. Building community. See how Naima Pyarali turned leadership into connection at WashU.
See the story →
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Dr. G's Fun House slated for Dec. 2 |
The last Dr. G's Fun House of the semester is set for Dec. 2 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 31. Join the Division of Student Affairs for music, food trucks, hot beverages and more.
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Spring Well-being Wednesdays set
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Well-being Wednesdays will resume in Spring 2026 beginning in January. 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.
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Encourage students to enroll in Career Exploration at WashU |
Career Exploration at WashU: Understand Yourself & Envision Possibilities is a class all about students. It will help them understand their interests, values and strengths as they relate to their course of study, college experiences, and the world of work beyond.
Students will learn about and use resources at the Center for Career Engagement, read and reflect on writings by thought leaders, learn how to do informational interviews, and research occupational options online. Students will earn credit to take important steps forward with support from career coaches. Fantastic for sophomores, but open to undergrads from all schools. See the course listing.
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Experience the magic of Wicked at Moonlight Breakfast |
Take a break from studying and join us for a wickedly good time at this fall’s Moonlight Breakfast on Wed., Dec. 10, from 9–11 p.m. at Bear’s Den and The Village. Enjoy a late-night breakfast, great music, and good vibes before wrapping up the semester. Moonlight Breakfast is free for WashU undergraduate students with a meal plan — just bring your WashU ID!
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Winter Break housing and dining |
If a student you know lives in Residential Life housing, remind them to review the ResLife Reporter about Winter Break housing. Students must register for Winter Break housing if they intend to stay on campus. There is no additional charge for housing over Winter Break if students register before the respective deadlines.
Information about dining hours and available services over break periods is available on the Dining Services website.
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Housing applications underway for continuing students |
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Rapid Access counseling appointments |
Counseling appointments through the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services have transitioned to Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointments until Dec. 18. Students will be able to schedule both return and new appointments with a counselor beginning 16 hours prior to the time they would like to be seen. Learn more.
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Student Affairs Marketing & Communications wins awards
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| December 2, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Parking Lot 31
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Join the Division of Student Affairs for music, food trucks, hot beverages and more.
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| Reading period and final exams |
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| December 10, 2025, 9-11 p.m. | Bear's Den & The Village
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Students can enjoy a late-night breakfast, great music, and good vibes before wrapping up the semester.
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| December 18, 2025, 3-4:30 p.m. | Risa Commons
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The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs hosts an annual year-end staff celebration featuring food, fun activities, a baking competition, giveaways, and opportunities to give back.
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January 12: First day of classes
January 19: Martin Luther King Holiday - no classes
January 21: Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
February 18: Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
March 18: Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
April 8: Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
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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