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Vice Provost for Graduate Education and International Affairs
October 2022 Newsletter
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Introducing WashU's Strategic Vision | |
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Dear Students,
As we approach Fall Break, our campus has been buzzing with activity as we formally launched the university’s exciting new strategic plan, Here and Next, as well as the Make Way student initiative this week. You can read the Strategic Plan and learn more about upcoming plan-related events here. Most of the events are are open to the entire WashU community and I encourage you to participate. I am also excited to note that The Graduate Center is ramping up its offerings (open to all graduate and professional students) with more programming planned for the Spring term. A schedule of programs can be found here. We would welcome your engagement with these programs. I had a great opportunity to engage with the Graduate Student Senate at their October 4 meeting and had an excellent conversation with them covering various topics. I plan to stay engaged with the graduate student groups on campus as the year progress, and to resume the monthly lunch with VPGE sessions. I hope to meet with many more of you in person through these fora. Finally, I am delighted to highlight the upcoming She Leads symposium, to be held on October 21, 2022. We have a compelling slate of outstanding speakers and panelists, both external and internal, who will be participating in this symposium. Details are provided in the newsletter below!
Warm regards,
-Vijay Ramani, vice provost for graduate education and international affairs
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Art & Wine!
The Graduate Center Night at
Kemper Art Museum
October 13 (5:30–7 p.m.)
All graduate and professional students are invited to learn about Kemper’s collections as well as their robust programming for students (including students with children) and professional development/employment opportunities. October 13 (5:30–7 p.m.) at the Kemper Museum. Wine and appetizers will be served. The event is free, registration is required.
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She Leads Symposium @WashU
Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall
October 21 (1-5 p.m.)
The Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Fellowship is excited to host She Leads Symposium @ WashU 2022, continuing the tradition of curating a forum that enables and empowers women to lead in the 21st century. The half-day event will feature speakers and panelists from WashU and the St. Louis community who are experts in their fields. The event will focus on how women leaders influence and inspire in today’s new world while addressing career, impact, well-being and wealth.
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Grad Night At Edison Theatre:
Into the Woods
The Graduate Center and Edison Theatre
October 28 (6:30 p.m. pre-show reception)
The Graduate Center is partnering with the Edison Theatre and the Performing Arts department to host a graduate and professional student night at the PAD production Into The Woods. The Graduate Center will host a pre-show dessert reception at 6:30 p.m. in DUC 300; then enjoy the 8:00 p.m. musical! After the show, stay for a director/actor talkback. RSVP by October 24 below to reserve your seat and a spot at the pre-show reception.
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Environmental Research Webinar: Environmental research at WashU is building momentum to address current and future environmental challenges to advance planetary health and sustainability. In pursuit of academic distinction, we have existing strengths and opportunities for growth in environmental solutions, biodiversity, environmental justice, and planetary health with climate change as a cross-cutting driver of research. As part of the strategic plan kickoff, you'll hear from speakers about the strategic plan, plans for a new center for the environment, and multiple dimensions of environmental work. October 12 (12-1 p.m.) Register here
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St. Louis, Forging Genuine Partnerships Webinar: As part of the kickoff of the strategic plan, attendees will gain an in-depth view of how WashU’s research, education, and practice can contribute to the region. Work in this area will focus on St. Louis’ racial inequalities, improving health outcomes, economic mobility, and educational opportunity. The goal is to promote collaborative exchange and advance community-based research, education, and practice with St. Louis outcomes at the forefront. October 13 (12-1 p.m.) Register here
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Webinar: As part of the kickoff to the strategic plan, this interdisciplinary panel will highlight how Danforth Campus faculty engage and operationalize equity in their research. Faculty from the Law School, Brown School, and A&S will share insights about research practices that center equity in areas such as finance, sexuality, and parental racial socialization. October 14 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) Register here
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A Conversation on Race and Inclusion: Safiya U Nobel, Professor of Gender Studies and African American Studies at UCLA, as part of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar program will have a conversation with Dr. Ian Bogost, the Professor and Director of Film and Media Studies on October 18 (4 p.m.) Register here.
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How to Launch a Startup: Do you desire to launch your own startup? Come and learn from the founder of Care Signal, Blake Marggraff, on ways to develop and execute your go-to-market strategy, hiring talent, and funding your startup. October 27 (4-5 p.m.) at Skandalaris Center.
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Humanities Without Walls Predoctoral Career Diversity Summer Workshop: Hosted in 2023 by the University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, the HWW Predoctoral Career Diversity Summer Workshop is an intensive, student-centered career exploration program of values discernment and practical preparation for jobs in a variety of sectors, both beyond and within the academy. This is a limited-submission application, and the Center for the Humanities is organizing the internal competition. Deadline: November 1, 2022. More information
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