Division of Student Affairs
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Dear Student Affairs colleagues,
Thank you for your incredible response following the May 16 tornado. Your swift action and continued support for our students, colleagues and community have been truly inspiring. I’m proud to be part of a team that rises to the occasion. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and finding time to heal and rebuild.
As summer begins and we work hard to plan for the year ahead, I encourage you to find time to rest and recharge. It’s important to take time for your own well-being, just as we remind our students to do.
This edition has some important reminders. And, I encourage you to read “WashU named in top 10 list of private New Ivies by Forbes” and “More than a comeback: How Kyle Wolford turned a health crisis into a model of healthy excellence.” These are great examples of the impact of our division.
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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Forbes Magazine recently added WashU to its list of top 10 private New Ivies, following a survey completed by executive-level professionals.
"Employers seek our graduates because they are career-ready, adaptable and have a strong sense of purpose. Our students don’t just meet expectations—they exceed them," said Norma Guerra Gaier, associate vice chancellor for career development and education.
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Professional Development Day's keynote presentation now available
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| THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
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Professional Clothes Closet stocked for fall
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With your help, our Professional Clothes Closet collected more than 250 pounds of new or gently used professional attire at our Professional Development Day, ensuring equitable access to free business attire and clothing for students.
"We can confidently run a big shopping day before the 2025 Fall Career Expo because of the clothing we took in," said Corrin Molczyk, CCE event coordinator. "Thank you to everyone who brought something in. We couldn't do this work without your support."
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Ensure your website is updated and accurate for incoming students and families
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It's that time of year when incoming students and their families are going to our websites for all the information they need to matriculate and move in. We cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure that the web pages you manage are up-to-date and accurate by doing the following:
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- Remove any dates and deadlines referring to past events and programs.
- Add new dates and programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Add current news and announcements with a focus on incoming students.
- Promote summer and fall programs, particularly those of interest for anyone new to WashU.
- Promote any announcements or important action items for students and families.
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Click all links to be certain they are working correctly.
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To further help your website present its best face to our new students and families, review this document on optimizing your website. If you have questions or need assistance with any content edits on your site, please reach out to your respective Marketing & Communications contact.
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Student Affairs honors 2025 staff award recipients
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At our recent Professional Development Day, we honored the 2025 Student Affairs Award recipients. The awards call attention to the positive work being accomplished throughout the division. Nominations are encouraged from members of the division and the winners are selected by the Student Affairs Awards Selection Committee. Recipients receive an individualized award plaque and are featured on a display wall outside of the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The 2025 award recipients are:
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- Tom Brounk - The "W" Award
- Chuan Chen and Kathy Lewis - Unsung Hero Award
- Bre Hardy - Name and Story Award
- CDI and DxD - Measuring Success Award
- Keri Disch - Campus Partnership Award
- Charles Lee and Allen Rice - New Professional Award
- Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Center - Inclusive Excellence Award
- Meghann Feely - Culture of Care Award
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Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients and to those who took time to nominate and honor your colleagues.
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Student Affairs spotlight |
More than a comeback: how Kyle Wolford turned a health crisis into a model of healthy excellence
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Tornado relief assistance |
The May 16 EF3 tornado that directly hit St. Louis and the surrounding areas damaged an estimated 5,000 buildings including homes, businesses and places of worship. Many people in our community and their loved ones were directly affected by this disaster.
To those who have volunteered, donated or offered comfort and support to your community, thank you!
For ongoing volunteer opportunities, please visit the United Way of Greater St. Louis' Volunteer Center. On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, thank you for your support as we work together to rebuild our city.
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| Save the date for our fall 2025 kick-off. More details will be released soon.
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Students, including athletes and WUSAs, begin returning to campus in early August with staggered move-in dates. Most students will move-in between August 13-24. Check out the Residential Life website for details.
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Student Affairs provides programming and events for WashU undergraduate parents, family members and their students during this orientation. See the full schedule of events.
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Orientation events are intended to provide a shared experience and foster community among the Class of 2029 and the entire WashU community. See the full Fall Welcome schedule.
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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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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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