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Vice Provost for Graduate Education and International Affairs

December 2022 Newsletter

The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society 2023 Application is Open

The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at WashU seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of character, leadership, advocacy, scholarship, and service for students and postdocs who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. In the spirit of Edward A. Bouchet‘s commitment to these pursuits both in and out of the academic realm, inductees into the honor society bearing his name also exhibit these qualities. Applications are due January 20, 2023.

Fellowship Opportunity: Chief Evaluation Office Summer Fellowship Program

The Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) is searching for current, advanced PhD students or recent PhD recipients to join their office for a paid summer fellowship experience. As a CEO Summer Fellow, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience related to your field of study, gain exposure to the work of DOL’s agencies, and complete and present a research project on a topic relevant to your dissertation or on a labor topic determined in collaboration with CEO. Up to five fellows will be competitively selected to work with CEO’s evaluation research or data analytics teams. Fellows are expected to work full-time from June 12 - August 25, 2023. Learn more about the CEO Summer Fellowship Program, timelines, pay and benefits.  Applications close on January 20, 2023.

Opportunities and Additional Events

• WashU Dance Theatre Performance, This is Temporary: The annual dance concert features diverse artwork by resident and guest choreographers, performed by student dancers of the Performing Arts Department. Graduate students Kendra Key and Erin Morris will be featured. December 2-4 (8 p.m.) at the Edison Theatre. Tickets are free for WashU graduate students (enrolled in a degree program). Tickets for spouses, partners, and family members of students may be purchased at regular price. The free student tickets are not available online but can be picked up at the Edison Box Office M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and one hour prior to performances. more information

• Antiracism and Social Justice: WashU Olin welcomes Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to the Olin community for a discussion on antiracism and social justice, as part of the Diversity Perspective Series. This virtual event takes place Wednesday, December 7 (4 p.m.) more information

• Mindful Connections – Virtual Drop-In Session: These 30-minute community building sessions will include an opening mindfulness practice, discussion about topic, and a closing mindfulness practice. These are come as you can, come as you are sessions! Thursday, December 8 (11-11:30 a.m.). register here

• The Conversation Program: English Language Programs (ELP) is currently recruiting both DOMESTIC and INTERNATIONAL participants in their Conversation Program (TCP) for the Spring ’23 term. This program facilitates connection and communication across disciplinary, cultural and linguistic divides in a relaxed, yet supportive, environment. There are 10 weekly sessions per term; participants who attend 8/10 sessions receive a certificate of participation. Join the conversation this spring! To sign up, please complete this survey by December 9.

• Schedule a Career Center Appointment: The Career Center is committed to supporting our graduate and professional students through in-person and virtual advising, email coaching, drop-in hours, and live chat. learn more

• Need Tech Help? Tech Den provides technology services to the WashU student community, with a focus on graduate/professional and non-residential students. They support students in the use of core technologies, including laptop purchasing guidance, laptop repairs/loaners, network connectivity, email, printing, and software support.