Dear Student Affairs Team Members,
Happy October! I hope you all are enjoying the changing weather, the iconic trees on campus, conversations with students, and the many programs currently underway for our campus community. I love this time of the semester as we head into the Fall Break period and continue providing a wonderful experience for our students and families.
October 7-10 is Fall Break for WashU students. Some of our students will travel during this time, but many will remain on campus. The university remains open during regular hours on Monday and Tuesday to serve the many students who are on campus during the break.
This eNewsletter outlines key Divisional dates for the remainder of the semester, including Parent & Family Weekend, Divisional monthly meetings, and our Winter Warm Up celebration. Please make sure these are added to your calendars and shared with new staff members in your areas.
Our next time together as a full Division is next Wednesday, October 11, for our Divisional meeting. Light refreshments begin in Risa Commons at 8 a.m. with our formal meeting running from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Finally, please make note of the staff kudos section below. This is a great opportunity to highlight those in our Division who devote their time to serve and volunteer in organizations dedicated to the Student Affairs profession. Recently, Rob Wild, associate vice chancellor, dean of students & chief of staff, received the 2023 Dean’s Partnership Award, presented annually by Arts & Sciences to a university leader who has served as an invaluable partner and colleague. Congratulations, Rob!
Warmly,
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Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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Parent & Family Weekend is October 27-29! The weekend is a time for families and students to re-connect, learn more about WashU, and explore the St. Louis area. Approximately 2,500 family members are expected to participate in more than 70 events planned over three days. The success of the event relies on the support of staff within the Division of Student Affairs. In particular, assistance is needed to welcome families at registration, distribute event tickets, and at the tailgate prior to the 1 p.m. football game against Elmhurst. Individuals who assist at the tailgate are welcome to enjoy Pappy’s Smokehouse following their shift. Questions can be directed to Mimi Mudd.
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New this year, students whose families are unable to attend Parent & Family Weekend are invited to join faculty, staff and fellow students for a Bears Family Dinner at the City Foundry STL. Please share this link with students in your area and encourage them to register.
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Civic Action Week (CAW) kicks off October 16. CAW is a weeklong initiative to highlight civic engagement opportunities throughout Washington University—in relationship with local community, campus partners and beyond. Faculty, staff and community partners will host events and other opportunities to engage during the week culminating in The Queer Experience Art Show on October 20, hosted by the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, the Spectrum Office and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
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Suicide Prevention Month | WashU Wellbeing |
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| WashU offers 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
- 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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The Division of Student Affairs open positions |
Have a professional contact you’d like to see at WashU? Refer them to our Work with Us page on the Student Affairs website. Here, hiring managers share open positions with brief descriptions and information for applying. If you are a hiring manager, please refer to page five of the Hiring Guide in the Student Affairs Management Teams channel for process of submitting.
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Student Affairs staff kudos! |
We'd love to highlight our Student Affairs staff who generously devote their time to serve and volunteer in organizations dedicated to the Student Affairs profession. If you currently serve as a member of a board or committee within a professional organization, please let us know! To do so, email StudentAffairsComms@wustl.edu and include your name, title, headshot and what committee or board you are part of, and we will highlight you in future Student Affairs eNewsletters.
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Academic integrity student focus group |
The Office of the Provost is seeking support to recruit for upcoming student focus groups on academic integrity. The focus groups will engage students in a conversation about their overall understanding of academic integrity at WashU. Multiple sessions are available and light refreshments will be provided to students. WashU staff members can assist by identifying students who may be interested in participating. Please send names of any student recommendations directly to Tarsha Moore. More information about the academic integrity reorganization process can be found on the Office of the Provost website.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS SPOTLIGHT |
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As a first-generation student who immigrated to the United States at the age of 7, Yoana Zamora Miranda is doing something no one else in her family has done – pursuing a formal post-secondary education. To read Yoana’s story, visit our website.
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The Student Affairs Marketing & Communications Office is working together with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) and campus equity, diversity and inclusion partners to highlight and feature programs, events and student stories during various identity based heritage and history months throughout the year. Follow along on the @WashuStudentAffairs Instagram account to see highlights from our past celebrations and to see what’s coming up next. For the month of October, check out the various programs organized by the CDI’s Spectrum Office for LGBTQIA+ History Month. To learn more about the month, make sure to attend some of the programs or visit lgbthistorymonth.com/background.
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| 7 p.m. | Athletic Complex
Collaboration with Spectrum and the Department of Athletics
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| No classes, offices still open.
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| Division of Student Affairs Monthly Meeting |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Zetcher House, Risa Commons
Light refreshments at 8 a.m. with a formal welcome starting at 8:30 a.m.
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| 5 p.m. | Stix House
Hosted by the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement in partnership with the Spectrum Office and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
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October 27-29 | Save the Date!
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| The 2023 First-Generation College Celebration |
November 8 | Save the Date!
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| Division of Student Affairs Monthly Meeting |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Zetcher House, Risa Commons
Light refreshments at 8 a.m. with a formal welcome starting at 8:30 a.m.
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| Division of Student Affairs Winter Warm Up |
3:30-5 p.m. | Holmes Lounge
Save the date for the Division of Student Affairs Winter Warm Up. More information will be provided closer to the date.
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The Fall 2023 All-Campus Internship & Job Career Fair held on Thurs., Sept. 21, 2023 had record breaking student attendance. The Center for Career Engagement hosted 2,228 students, an .8% increase in student attendance from the Fall 2022 Career Fair. Overall, 115 employers registered for the fair and had a total of 261 company representatives in attendance – 67 of which were WashU alumni returning to campus for recruiting purposes.
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