Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

The Social Programming Board (SPB) will host the Spring Walk In Lay Down (WILD) on Mudd Field on Friday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. This event cannot run successfully without the support of volunteers from our amazing colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs. Volunteering for the event shows the members of 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. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15-minutes prior to their shift

start time. As a thank you for your time, a meal will be provided to all who volunteer. Jasmine James from Campus Life will follow-up with a detailed instructional email as the week of WILD grows closer. In the meantime, any questions can be directed to Jasmine.

Thank you for making this event possible for our students!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center at WashU will host a number of events throughout the month to increase awareness of the impact of sexual assault. Denim Day on April 26 is an internationally recognized day of solidarity for survivors of sexual violence.

RSVP encourages students, staff and faculty to participate by wearing denim to support survivors of sexual violence. Staff and faculty are invited to take a photo wearing denim and share it on social media with the hashtag #WashUWearsDenim. You can also follow along with #WashUWearsDenim on @washu_rsvp, @sarahatwashu and @livewashu Instagram accounts.

Supporting survivors can look many different ways: from referring them to a confidential resource to creating institutional change. This month (and always) please be sure to engage with students through a trauma informed lens.

The WashU Alumni Association is excited to soon welcome the graduating class of 2023 to a network of over 150,000 alumni around the globe. Help share the information on how our seniors can stay a part of the WashU community no matter where they end up after graduation. Seniors can update their contact information via the link below to stay in the know about WashU events, volunteer opportunities and other ways to stay connected to our rich campus life. A WUSTL key login is required to open the link.

Registration for WashU Athletics Camps & Clinics is now open! Athletics offers camps and clinics for ages K-12 across eight different sports options. Youth, skill and prospect camps are offered.

For a full list of offerings, visit the website at washubears.com/sportscamps.

General inquiries and questions can be directed to sportscamps@wustl.edu or to the contact listed for the specific camp on the website.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has shared the 2023 State of the University address providing an update on the past year, highlighting accomplishments in academic distinction, student access and Washington University’s commitment to St. Louis, and answering questions from members of the campus community. WashU faculty, students and staff are encouraged to watch the address.

The Student Affairs eNewsletter is 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. To submit items, please use this form. 

The submission form can be found on the newly launched Student Affairs Marketing and Communications Resources webpage. Along with the eNewsletter submission form, you can also access tools to help market your department as well as a project request form for assistance with website edits, photography, campaign strategy and copywriting. To access these resources, click the link below.

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 of 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 visit the link below. Nominations close on May 5.

During the March Divisional meeting, HR staff members talked about the Wellness Champion Program. As part of the Program, a Wellness Champion can apply for up to $500 per year to support a wellness initiative for their department. On March 28, the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) Wellness Champion, Lara Jennings, hosted a staff wellness day initiative for their department. The OISS team shared a day together participating in wellness activities including a morning movement practice with sound bowls led by Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness Meghann Feely, chair massages with Move by BJC, and a tour of the MyWay to Health suite with cooking demonstrations by registered dietitian, Erin McGraw.

If you are interested in promoting a culture of health and wellness in your department, you can reach out to Lara or any other Wellness Champion in the Division who can help talk more about their role as a champion! 

8:30-9:30 a.m. | Zetcher House, Risa Commons

Come together as One WashU to support the university’s mission and make a gift of any amount on April 19. For more information, click here.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall (virtual option available)

The event is presented by Here and Next and will feature in-person experiences from keynote speakers, panel discussions and more. Since 2015, members of the WashU community have dedicated a day in the spring semester to pause, convene and engage across roles and campus locations. Register for the event here.

3-5 p.m. | May Auditorium in 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.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | Details TBD

Monday, July 31, 2023 | Details TBD

ThurtenE 2023: Melodies and Memories will be held April 14-16. The nation’s largest and oldest student-run carnival is presented by members of ThurtenE Honorary — 13 juniors who bear responsibility for the continuation of the tradition.

ThurtenE’s predecessor, “Younivee Surrkuss,” was first held in 1907. The seven-hour festival ran much like a real circus and featured sideshows and a main

attraction. General admission was 10 cents, sideshows were a nickel and proceeds were donated to the Athletic Association. A crowd of 400 made the event a roaring success.

Over a century later, the ThurtenE carnival still bears a resemblance to its ancestor. However, the “Big Top” has been replaced by amusement rides, student-constructed game and food booths, cultural performances and interactive games. The event now attracts thousands and proceeds benefit charity.

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

studentaffairs@wustl.edu | 314.935.4526