Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Each semester, Disability Resources (DR) supports disabled students and their faculty by proctoring accommodated exams. In order to serve this need during Finals Week (Thursday, May 2- Wednesday, May 8) DR must rely on volunteers from the Division to be able to assist with the proctoring. 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 and for questions, email CFU-DR_Testing@email.wustl.edu or call Emelia Osborn, Coordinator – Testing Services, at 314-935-7998.

The Social Programming Board (SPB) will host the Spring Walk In Lay Down (WILD) on Mudd Field Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m. This event cannot run successfully without the support of volunteers from the Division of Student Affairs. Volunteering for the event shows the SPB that campus partners collaborate and take time out of their schedules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for students.

To volunteer at WILD, please sign up for a shift here. As a thank you for your time, a meal will be provided to all who volunteer. Jasmine James-Milford from Campus Life will send a detailed instructional email as the week of WILD grows closer. In the meantime, any questions can be directed to Jasmine.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Please review the events happening through the Relationship and Sexual Violence Violence Prevention Center (RSVP) this month to increase awareness of the impact of sexual assault. Wednesday, April 24 is Denim Day. This internationally recognized day of solidarity for survivors of sexual violence is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of April. 

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate by wearing denim to support survivors of sexual violence. We invite staff & faculty to take a picture wearing denim and share it online with the hashtag #WashUWearsDenim. You can also follow along with #WashUWearsDenim on RSVP’s, SARAH’s, and LIVE's Instagram accounts.

Supporting survivors in this way shows that they are seen and heard. Please be sure to engage with students in a trauma informed way.

Beginning April 15, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services will transition to a scheduling process designed to increase end of semester access to counseling appointments. Students will be able to schedule both return and new Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointments beginning 16 hours prior to the time they would like to be seen. To schedule the appointment, students can go to their Habif Student Portal (studenthealth.wustl.edu) and select Rapid Access Counseling Zoom Appointment.

Join us for the last Dr. G’s Fun House of the academic year on April 30 from 2-4 p.m. on Mudd Field! There will be food, fun and games. You don’t want to miss out! 

We would love for as many students as possible to participate in this low-time commitment, high-engagement opportunity for all! Please spread the word to students in your area.

The 2024 Student Affairs Professional Development Day is Monday, May 20, 2024. The theme of the event is “Re-ignite, Re-charge, Re-focus; Reinforcing Your 'Why'” and will focus on individual well-being, self-care, innovation and best practices, and purpose within the context of personal core values all in conjunction with the mission of the Division of Student Affairs.

We invite you to share your expertise and unique experiences with your colleagues by submitting a proposal to lead a session during the event. Your skills are vital for enriching our collective knowledge and advancing our support of student success. Whether you have insights, innovative strategies/initiatives, research, or inspiring stories, we welcome your submission.

For more information on the evaluation criteria, outcomes expected from proposals, and to submit your proposal, please visit the website. Deadline to submit is this Friday, April 5, 2024.

The Division of Student Affairs is now accepting applications for the annual Student Affairs Awards. The awards recognize the positive work being accomplished by our colleagues in the various areas of Student Affairs. Nominations are encouraged from members across the Division and winners are selected by the Student Affairs Awards Selection Committee. To read about the specific awards offered and to nominate someone, please click the link below. Nominations close on Friday, May 3.

Doors open at 10 a.m. | Athletic Complex

Grand entires will be at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. More information can be found on the website. To learn more about Powwows, watch this informational video. This event is co-sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. 

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.

Come together as One WashU to support the university’s mission and make a gift of any amount on April 10. For more information, click here.

2 p.m. | Tisch Commons, DUC

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Knight/Bauer Hall

The event is presented by WashU’s strategic plan, Here and Next and features in-person experiences from research presentations, active dialogue, and more. The 2024 program is framed in the pillars of People, Research and Community. Register to attend here.

3-5 p.m. | May Auditorium, Simon Hall

Join us to recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to celebrating Black culture and improving the quality of life for Black people at WashU and globally.

2-4 p.m. | Mudd Field

Save the date! More information to come.

The Division of Student Affairs | Danforth University Center, Suite 200

studentaffairs@wustl.edu | 314.935.4526