The Division of Student Affairs
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Dear Colleagues,
Happy October! As we approach the halfway point in the semester, our activities are well underway. Hopefully, you’ve been able to attend a student event, or one of the many programming opportunities on campus for our staff.
This month’s eNewsletter is full of information, from Leadership Week to registering to host a Bears Family Dinner, I know you’ll find something to engage with!
Starting this week, October 4, I am hosting Career Conversations with Dr. G for members of the Division of Student Affairs. Organized by professional levels, this program provides space to connect with me and your peers on your career goals and interests. To learn more and register, please visit the Career Conversations with Dr. G web page.
On Saturday, October 19, we are hosting a post-game tailgate in collaboration with our colleagues in Human Resources. The event follows our women’s soccer team’s match-up against New York University, which begins at Francis Olympic Field at 11 a.m. The tailgate includes food trucks, giant yard games, face painting, and a photo booth. To learn more and RSVP, visit the event page here. RSVPs are requested by EOD on October 4.
Finally, our inaugural Leadership Week is October 23-25. Student Affairs is working closely with the Bauer Leaders Academy to provide a range of programming throughout the week. Please follow along closely, plan to attend yourself, and share opportunities with students.
I’ll see you all again on Wednesday, October 16, for our next Divisional meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Risa Commons.
Warmly,
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Anna "Dr. G" Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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Parent & Family Weekend 2024 & Bears Family Dinner
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Parent & Family Weekend is November 1-3! The weekend is a time for families and students to reconnect, learn more about WashU and explore the St. Louis area. Approximately 2,500 family members are expected to participate in more than 70 events over three days. The success of the event relies on the support of WashU staff and faculty. Your assistance is needed to welcome families at Check-In and at the Family BBQ. Please sign up for a shift by end of day on Friday, October 11.
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 on either Fri., Nov. 1 or Sat., Nov. 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. If you would like to be a staff host, please sign up for the night that works best for you. If you know students in your area who might want to attend Bears Family Dinner, encourage them to register. More details are on the sign-up page. For questions, contact Mimi Mudd.
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Bearprints for Success now enrolling for next session
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Do you know a first-year student who would benefit from a small-group seminar to talk about transitioning to life at WashU? L43 1100, Bearprints for Success, is now enrolling for the next seven-week session.
This one-credit course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to WashU, both academically and personally. It sets students on a path where they will engage with academic readings, interactive activities and empirically based strategies centered on the five core anchors of Student Affairs: Healthy Excellence; Leadership; Career Development; Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; and Student Engagement & Belonging. The course also introduces students to key academic success and learning resources that will optimize their experiences at the university. Visit this website or contact Lauren McCoy to learn more.
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University branding resources and templates available
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With the launch of the new WashU brand this fall, the Student Affairs Marketing & Communications Office encourages you to review the new brand guides relating to approved university colors, fonts and logo usage as well as the guidelines for ordering swag and promo items for your office and team.
Branded templates are also available to assist the WashU community in creating consistent and brand aligned communications. Templates for PowerPoint, email, Zoom backgrounds, social media images, icons, and other assets are available to download.
For questions about the WashU brand or how to utilize brand assets, email studentaffairscomms@wustl.edu.
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Student Affairs Spotlight
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October is LGBTQIA+ History Month and the Spectrum Office is celebrating! Join Spectrum as it uplifts and honors the individuals and history of the LGBTQIA+ community with various events and activities throughout the month.
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Happy Birthday to the Center for Diversity & Inclusion!
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Last month, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion celebrated its 10th anniversary since being established at WashU. Enjoy this video commemorating the CDI’s impact on campus over the last decade.
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Come support WashU’s Women’s Soccer as they play New York University on Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Bring your family and friends along to the FREE match at Francis Olympic Field and stay for a post-match tailgate experience! WashU students, employees and guests are invited to enjoy free food and entertainment. RSVP by Oct. 4.
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The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CPPS) offers a wide variety of group therapy options to help students learn about themselves in relation to others, learn new skills and strategies, and to give and receive validation and support.
Share the Fall 2024 group offerings with your students and encourage them to sign up! For questions, contact Dr. Kristin Miserocchi, staff psychologist and groups coordinator.
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For a full listing of events happening throughout the Division, visit our events page.
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| October 3, 2024, 3-5 p.m.
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The Taylor Family Center is setting a new standard for supporting first-generation or limited-income students. Stop by the Open House to celebrate and learn more.
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| October 4, 2024, 9-10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
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Are you interested in learning more about your career track? Join Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, for Career Conversations with Dr. G.
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| No classes will be held during Fall Break.
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| October 8, 2024, 9-10:30 a.m.
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Learn about the future of reporting on student data using tools in Workday together with WashU’s Data Warehouse.
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| October 12, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
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Join WashU Neighborhood C.A.R.E. as the Bears take on the Carthage College Firebirds.
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| Student Affairs Divisional Meeting |
October 16, 2024, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
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Zetcher House, Risa Commons
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Continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with a formal welcome starting at 8:30 a.m.
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| Cheer on our Scholar-Champions and stop by the various student
group tables to learn more about LGBTQIA+ History Month.
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| October 19, 2024, following the 11 a.m. competition
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| In collaboration with Student Affairs, the Bauer Leaders Academy is organizing Leadership Week: a celebration of leadership development at WashU.
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| October 24, 2024, 4-5:15 p.m.
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Sian Proctor will share her unique space story and how she won her seat to space as an artist and poet, and found her authentic voice through a life-long journey of exploration and discovery.
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| October 29, 2024, 5-7 p.m.
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Zetcher House, Risa Commons
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| Parent & Family Weekend offers events and activities for students and their parents and families.
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National First-Gen Week is Nov. 4-8 with National First-Gen Day on Nov. 8. This week will provide an opportunity to build community, support, and awareness for our first-generation students, faculty and staff. Events are open to the entire WashU community.
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Career Conversations with Dr. G - Mid-level professionals
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Designed for employees within Student Affairs at the middle of their careers, Dr. G will meet with staff members Nov. 8 to explore career trajectories and discuss professional goals. Register for the event.
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Submit an entry for the next Student Affairs eNewsletter
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The Student Affairs eNewsletter 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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