Division of Student Affairs
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September 2025 newsletter
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Dear Student Affairs colleagues,
What an incredible start to the new academic year! Move-in was a big success. We have received lots of praise from families that the weekend was “smooth, well-organized, and efficient.” Thank you for making this experience memorable for students and families!
I want to also congratulate you on WashU being named #1 for Best College Dorms and Best Quality of Life in the Princeton Review. This reflects the impact and difference each one of you make! I hope you feel a sense of pride and recognize our collaborative impact.
Dont forget:
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- The Parents and Families as Partners recording is now live. You can watch our leadership discuss the student experience.
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The Career Expo will bring more than 100 employers to campus September 17-18. This is a great chance for students to build connections and explore career possibilities. Please share and encourage attendance!
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Parent & Family Weekend (PFW) is September 26-28. This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. A sign-up form to support PFW will be sent to the division soon. This year, Dr. G’s Fun House is during PFW and we look forward to having you join the fun for an extraordinary weekend!
- Well-being Wednesdays start on September 10. This weekly event helps our students learn healthy habits and fosters their health and well-being.
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Finally, our Divisional Meeting is September 10. Come early for coffee and donuts before they are gone! I look forward to seeing you, celebrating our successes and continuing our collaboration.
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
@akgonzal327
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WashU tops national rankings for residence halls and quality of life |
In the Princeton Review’s most recent rankings, the university once again claimed the #1 spot in the nation for Best College Dorms and #1 for Best Quality of Life, affirmations of the university’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional living and learning environment for its students.
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New career engagement, alumni center to honor late entrepreneur, WashU benefactor |
Construction is underway on a new home for the Center for Career Engagement and an alumni welcome center. The building will be located at 6200 Forsyth Blvd.
The building will serve as the front door to welcome WashU alumni when they return to the campus; and as a hub for students, alumni and employers to interact in various ways, including on-campus interviews, networking and recruiting events.
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WashU Expert: Financial tips for college students |
In this TV segment, Andrea Stewart-Douglas, inaugural director of student financial wellness programs, provides financial tips for college students.
Learn more about the Office of Financial Well-being.
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Remind your students to complete the Fall Welcome Survey
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It is vitally important for us to understand and report on the impact of our work. The Fall Welcome Survey is one way we get insights from our students. If your student-facing newsletter is going out between now and September 15, please use the graphic and copy and paste the paragraph below to encourage them to respond.
Use this graphic and include the following language:
Win a party at Dr. G’s!
We want to hear what’s important to you. Answer a few questions and you and your res hall floor could win an exclusive hangout at Dr. G’s this semester.
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Help promote the upcoming Career Expo |
Do you have a student-facing newsletter or email going out before Sept. 17? If so, please include this information in support of promoting the upcoming Career Expo.
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Use this graphic.
- Include the alt text on your graphic: Meet your future employer at the Fall Career Expo Sept. 17-18.
- Include this information in the body of your newsletter:
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Meet your future employer at the Fall Career Expo
When: Sept 17-18, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Danforth Campus, Athletic Complex
Connect with organizations from a wide range of industries, including:
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- Business
- Creative Industries
- Entrepreneurship
- Government
- Health Care
- Sciences
- Social Impact
- Technology
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This premier, two-day recruiting event is open to all schools, majors, class levels, undergraduate, graduate, PhD, Post Doc and MBA students. Register on Handshake.
Learn more about the Career Expo.
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Location change for the Student Affairs Design Symposium
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Due to the impressive turn-out for the upcoming Student Affairs Design Symposium, the location has been changed to Risa Commons.
This event is for all students employed by the Division of Student Affairs whose responsibilities include designing communications materials. Students will learn how to work with design systems, brand standards and available resources, as well as marketing and design best practices. The event will take place September 19 from 3-6 p.m. Registration is required and closes Sept. 3.
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Football's season opener is Sept. 6 |
Encourage your students to join WashU football for the season opener game against Rhodes College on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at historic Francis Olympic Field. WashU students receive free admission with a valid student ID, and first-year students are invited to a special pre-game tailgate to kick off the season!
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Dr. G Fun House slated for Sept. 26 |
Dr. G's Fun House is set for Sept. 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. on Mudd Field. This event is part of Parent & Family Weekend—folks can stop by for a meet-and-greet with Dr. G. Light refreshments will be served.
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Career Expo prep sessions |
Make sure your students know about the Center for Career Engagement's upcoming prep sessions to learn more about what to expect at the Career Expo and how to make the most of it. Students will learn how to research organizations and positions in Handshake, what to put on a resume, what to wear and how to pitch themselves.
Students should bring their questions, and they'll walk away with an individualized strategy for success! Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome.
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As part of encouraging Healthy Excellence, a key anchor in our strategic plan, Student Affairs will host Well-being Wednesdays for students each Wednesday, starting Sept. 10 on Mudd Field from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This series will provide students with learning opportunities about healthy excellence in addition to resources, giveaways and fun!
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WashU 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run |
As part of Parent & Family Weekend 2025, we are hosting a 5K and fun run, but all students are welcome to register and participate. Students can register online by Sept. 5. Participants will receive a WashU bucket hat.
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Volunteers needed at the Campus Y |
Students who are interested in assisting the Campus Y as a volunteer for blood drives can sign up through this link.
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Members of the Center for Career Engagement secure leadership roles in professional associations |
Congratulations to our colleagues in the Center for Career Engagement who have recently secured the following leadership roles in the following organizations:
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- Corrin Molczyk: Gateway Career Services Association, vice president for professional development
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Jennifer Finney: Gateway Career Services Association, co-treasurer
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Sean Thoma: Gateway Career Services Association, co-treasurer
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Amber Brown: Missouri Career Development Association, communications chair
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Casey Jenkerson: Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers, director of college member and current annual conference chair
- Danny Pape: NACE, co-leading the Workforce Development Programs & Intermediaries Task Force
- Norma Guerra Gaier: NACE, Management Leadership Institute faculty
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Student Affairs spotlight |
The semester is already off to a strong start. Hundreds of students stopped by First Day to capture a “first day of classes” photo—a growing tradition on our campus.
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Parent & Family Weekend set for Sept 26-28 |
Parent & Family Weekend offers events and activities for students and their parents and families. Some include guest lectures by faculty, campus tours, a football game, trips to St. Louis attractions, and much more. Please direct any questions to Parent & Family Engagement and be sure to warmly welcome our WashU parents and families when you see them on campus.
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| Labor Day - university closed |
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| September 2, 2025, 4-6 p.m. | DUC 150
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WashU Football season opener |
September 6, 2025, 7 p.m. | Francis Olympic Field
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| Campus Y at WashU Blood Drive |
September 9-10, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Umrath Lounge
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| Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
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September 10, 2025, 8 – 10:30 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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September 10, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Mudd Field
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Every Wednesday, students can gather on Mudd Field for Well-being Wednesdays, a series of programs designed to center the eight dimensions of well-being and provide practical tools for student success.
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| September 17-18, 2025, 3-6 p.m. | Athletic Complex
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The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to meet directly with our students because employers want to hire WashU students and graduates. Encourage students you know to attend!
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September 18, 2025, 6-8 p.m. | Holmes Lounge & Brookings Quad
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The CDI Summit is an annual event open to ALL students, faculty and staff. The summit features sessions that provide opportunities for students and leaders to connect, collaborate, and network.
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| September 19, 2025, 3-6 p.m. | Risa Commons
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Student Affairs Marketing and Communications will host this event for all students employed by the Division of Student Affairs whose responsibilities include designing communication materials. Registration is required.
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| September 26, 2025, 4-5:30 p.m. | Mudd Field
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Dr. G hosts several events for students during the academic year including the Dr. G’s Fun House series. Encourage your students to attend.
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Please direct any questions to Parent & Family Engagement and be sure to warmly welcome our WashU parents and families when you see them on campus.
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Oct. 1 - Student Affairs Monthly Divisional Meeting
Oct. 4-7 - Fall Break (no classes)
November 26-30: Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
December 5: Last day of classes
December 8-17: Reading period and final exams
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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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