In This Issue
Academics Dates & Deadlines
Apply to be a WUSA!
Department Debrief
What's Going on this Month?
Athletics
Procrastination Station

Hi Class of 2023!

Congratulations, you are almost done with your first semester at WashU! We hope you all had a great semester and are ready for winter break. 

-The First Year Center 

Academic Dates & Deadlines

Mark Your Calendars for Fall 2019
  • December 6: Last Day of Classes
  • December 9-18: Reading Week and Final Exams

Important Academic Deadlines
  • January 13: First Day of Classes for Spring 2020
Apply to be a WUSA - APPLICATIONS LIVE!


Consider joining the First Year Center as a Washington University Student Associate (WUSA)! This is an opportunity to not only welcome incoming first-year students and make an impact on their college transition, but also experience personal leadership development and professional growth.

The First Year Center seeks candidates who are approachable, dependable, dedicated, knowledgeable, role models, and committed to welcoming new students to campus. 

The application is now open and due January 29th at noon. Visit the WUSA application page for more information.

Department Debrief: Career Center

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What is your WHY?

We bet you're pretty familiar with your interests and talents and know which academic subjects come easily.

But can you name your values?

Here are steps you can take to articulate values that help you determine your priorities and guide your actions. 
  1. Using a list of personal core values, choose about ten values that jump out as fundamental to you. 
  2. From your list of ten, consider the following to help you narrow your list down to about five.
    1. Which from your list are imprinted on you from your family? Which are important to you, personally?
    2. Which of your past experiences make you feel pride, happiness, or fulfillment? 
  3. As you consider possibilities for activities and summer experiences, see if they align with your list. Your values and strengths should inform your decisions.
The advising team at the Career Center wants to help you consider your values and other factors related to decision-making. If you'd like to talk, feel free to schedule an appointment .

What's Going on this Month?

Winter Break Dining Hours | December 19th - January 12th

Staying on campus during winter break? Dining Services hours are adjusted for winter break!


Campus Life - This is Your Reading Week | December 9th - 11th 

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Check out the  Campus Life Facebook page for programming during Reading Week.


Fall Write-In | December 11th

 

Final paper or project coming up? From 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., work on it during the Fall Write-in!  Writing Center staff and research librarians will be available for drop-in help. Refreshments will be provided to keep your energy up. Drop in any time during the event and stay as long as you like! 

Athletics

Check out the  fall athletics schedule, grab a group of friends, and head to the game to cheer on your fellow Bears! Show some school pride by wearing the red spirit shirt you were given during Bear Beginnings! WashU students receive free admission. 
Procrastination Station

Need to pass the time? Check out this month's Procrastination Station:

SIX COURSE THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR DOGS!
SIX COURSE THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR DOGS!

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