To the Division of Student Affairs,
We are thrilled to resume our monthly Division of Student Affairs eNewsletter! This piece, distributed on the first Tuesday of each month of our academic year, is a place for us to share, connect and learn from one another. It’s a space to bring some of our amazing resources to the top of our inboxes, to celebrate recent events and to highlight our work — and most importantly, the people and departments that make our work possible! The distribution list is primarily our Division of Student Affairs staff members — more on submitting content enclosed.
Here are a few of my highlights:
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In late October, we launched a new food blog, “Good Eats with Chancellor Martin & Dr. G.” You can read our first review here and follow along as we visit our local food scene.
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Registrations for Coffee, Chai & Chat are now open. Please review the schedule and sign up for a time. These are open to anyone in our Division and provide an opportunity to connect with me and a small group of colleagues in an informal setting. On my events page, you’ll also notice an event request form to complete if you would like to request my presence — either to deliver remarks, or to stop by an event. Please submit this request for me, as well as for Chancellor Martin and Provost Wendland.
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Our Division of Student Affairs Winter Warm Up is scheduled for Monday, December 19 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Holmes Lounge. This year, we will again be hosting a baked goods contest (with judges)! Please review this page and complete the information to be considered for this year’s competition.
Happy Reading!
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Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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The Student Affairs eNewsletter will be sent out on the first Tuesday of each month. To have content featured in the eNewsletter, please submit information at least a week in advance (by the last Tuesday of each month). Departments may submit up to two items per month, but there is no guarantee your submission will be featured due to the amount of entries we receive per eNewsletter. To submit, please use this form.
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Student Affairs Portrait Event |
The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a portrait event for all staff members to get an updated headshot if needed. The event is going on tomorrow (Nov. 2) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the DUC facing Mudd Field. Registration is required.
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The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement wants to help you vote! |
The U.S. midterm elections are on November 8. No-excuse, in-person absentee voting is currently on-going until November 7 in Missouri. Registered Missouri voters can cast their ballot at their local election authority or a designated satellite location and will not be required to provide an excuse to vote early.
St. Louis County voters can find their early voting locations here.
St. Louis City voters can find their early voting locations here.
Make sure you have a plan to vote — The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement and WashU Votes are here to help! Please visit the website or contact Louis Jones, our Voter Engagement Coordinator, for any questions about voting.
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Mental Health Services to offer rapid access counseling Zoom appointments for students |
Beginning November 28, Mental Health Services will allow students to schedule same day Zoom counseling appointments. This new scheduling process is designed to increase end of semester access to counseling appointments and was first implemented during the spring 2022 semester. 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. To schedule an appointment, students will go to their Habif Student Portal (studenthealth.wustl.edu) and select Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointment.
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Suicide Prevention Training | WashU Coming Together to Care for One Another |
WashU is offering two free, evidence-based suicide prevention trainings, QPR and Kognito, for faculty, staff, and students.
Suicide prevention training:
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- Increases awareness of warning signs of suicide
- Reduces stigma about mental health
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Empowers people to get help for someone in crisis
- Encourages our community to take an active role in creating a healthy and safe campus for everyone
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For more information on Suicide Prevention Training or to begin your online Kognito and QPR trainings, click here.
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Student Affairs Writing Club |
The Student Affairs Writing Club hopes to create a community of professionals who are interested in advancing their academic and professional writing ambitions. Staff of all backgrounds and from all writing experiences are welcome to join.
The club will meet every 2-3 weeks with the goal of:
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Sharing updates on our projects and hearing what others are working on
- Reading examples of successful writing (reading is the best practice for writing!)
- Creating a structure for consistency, accountability and support in our individual writing endeavors
- Providing a sounding board to bounce ideas off others, solicit their feedback and seek editing guidance
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If you would like to join the club or have questions, please contact Tim Bono.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS SPOTLIGHT |
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| The Office of Student Transitions & Family Programs hosted the annual Parent & Family Weekend October 21-23. Here are the stats:
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- 952 Registered Families
- 1,869 Registered Guests
- 75 Total Events
- 23 Bus and Walking Tours of St. Louis
- 1,200 People at the Family Tailgate
- 2,442 Attendees at the WashU Bears vs. North Central Football Game
- 12 A Cappella Groups Performed at the Voices & Sounds Concert
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Thanks to everyone who helped make Parent & Family Weekend a success!
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Give to the United Way today! |
Together, we can make a positive impact on the region in which we live, work, and raise our children to thrive by supporting St. Louis. Your support through donations or volunteer opportunities not only helps our community, but provides a feeling of gratitude and positive well-being in our own lives. For more information visit the WashU United Way webpage.
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| First Generation Tailgating at the WashU Bears Football Game |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Near Francis Olympic Field | Register here.
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| First Generation Celebration |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Mudd Field | Register here.
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Division of Student Affairs Meeting |
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Zetcher House, Risa Commons
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| Title IX Empowerment Program hosted by Athletics & Recreation |
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m | Risa Commons
The event honors the 50th anniversary of Title IX and will feature a “Trailblazers of Title IX” panel with the St. Louis Surge Head Coach, Petra Jackson and other local and campus partners. There will also be round table discussions, giveaways and an ice cream bar. For more information visit the Happenings page. RSVP’s are required.
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| During the 1904 World's Fair, several exhibits were held in campus buildings on what is now the Danforth Campus...including Holmes Lounge, which housed a display of Queen Victoria's jewels!
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