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Hi Class of 2027,
We hope you had a restful spring break! Continue reading for valuable resources to enhance your study routines and personal wellness. Also, make sure to explore the highlighted events happening on campus and St. Louis, offering you a chance to experience our vibrant community life.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us, message us through Instagram, or ask your WUSA!
- Student Transitions & Family Programs
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Important Dates/Deadlines | |
Spring 2024
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April 26: Last day of classes
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April 29-May 8: Reading Days and Finals
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May 13: University-wide Commencement
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Department Debrief: The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement | |
2024 is a big year for democracy, and the Gephardt Institute and WashU Votes are here to help you participate. Whether you need to find out if you’re eligible to vote, learn where you can cast your ballot, or connect with other students to talk about the issues, we’re here to support.
Tomorrow, April 2, is the Missouri Municipal Election. If you're registered in St. Louis County, you can vote on campus in DUC 276. Just bring your Missouri-issued photo ID or your U.S. passport. Learn more about photo ID here. Then, head out to Edison Courtyard for Party at the Polls, for food, music and fun!
But engaging in democracy doesn’t end with voting. Throughout 2024, Gephardt Institute — with student groups and campus organizations — hosts a series of Engage Democracy 2024 events. From speakers, debate watch parties, workshops and more, there’s ways for everyone to get involved this year.
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What's Happening on Campus | |
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Tuesday Tea @ 3: April 2 and April 16 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM CT at Tisch Commons
Tuesday Tea @ 3 is an event sponsored by Campus Life and is held in the Danforth University Center on the first and third Tuesdays that class is in session. Every other week, there is an opportunity for a student group or chapter to co-host this event to advertise their upcoming events and programs. Grab a friend and enjoy a cup of tea, say hi to the group hosting, and continue to carry on this amazing WashU tradition.
Excellence in Leadership Awards: April 14 at 2:00 PM CT at Tisch Commons
Join Campus Life for a night celebrating student leaders and student groups who actively pursue and demonstrate excellence in leadership within the campus community. Nominations are open until March 31. Full details about the awards and the nomination process can be found on the Excellence in Leadership Awards website.
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First Year Finale is a celebration of the completion of your first year at WashU. Join us on the South 40 Swamp on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM CT to enjoy free Pappy’s barbecue and lemonade, giveaways, music, and a photo booth. We will also recognize those who helped make your first year a success. Award winners will be announced on the Student Transitions & Family Programs’ Instagram, @washutransitions, from Monday, April 15 to Wednesday, April 17. | |
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Union Station: April 6, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Student Transitions & Family Programs will be taking students to visit Union Station on Saturday, April 6. First-year students that attend will be given tickets to explore the aquarium, ride the ferris wheel, play mini golf, tour the Mirror Maze, and enjoy the carousel. WUSAs will depart from the South 40 Clocktower at Noon CT to walk with students to take the MetroLink to Union Station. Sign up here.
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First-Year Student Nights:
First-Year Student Nights events are part of the First-Year Passport Program. By signing up and attending two events each from the First-Year Student Nights at Athletics, First-Year Student Nights at the Arts, and First-Year In the Lou series (six events total), you will be eligible to receive a FREE WashU sweatshirt!
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Updated WashU Health Protocol | |
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On March 18, 2024, WashU adopted the recently released CDC guidance for respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, and no longer require faculty/staff or students to isolate for a specified period for COVID-19. If you visit Habif Health and Wellness Center and are diagnosed with the flu, COVID-19, or RSV, you will be given a note advising you to remain home until you are fever-free (without taking fever reducing medications) for 24 hours and your symptoms are improving. You will also be asked to wear a mask around others and practice good respiratory and hand hygiene for 5 days from the onset of your illness.
We are happy to move into this new phase of infectious disease prevention and encourage everyone to use the core strategies outlined by the CDC so we can keep the WashU community as healthy as possible.
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How to access psychiatry at this point of the semester? | |
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Students who are 18 years or older and interested in psychiatric care can book a medical or counseling visit after registering on the TimelyCare app or the TimelyCare website. Their provider will evaluate whether this is an appropriate referral. If it is approved, the TimelyCare team will add psychiatry access to your account. See FAQ on psychiatry services for more information.
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Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey | |
WashU launched the Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) Survey on March 4. All degree-seeking students are encouraged to participate. This data will be used to guide the university in providing evidence-based and effective resources and prevention, as well as effective policies, to students. Find the link to your survey in your email. For more information, visit the Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance website. The survey will remain open until April 6, and data from the survey will be available to the WashU community in October. | |
WashU Libraries' 24/7 Chat Service | |
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Did you know that WashU Libraries has a chat help service that's available 24/7? Staffed by professional librarians (not AI!), just visit the Ask Us page on our website or click the chat icon at the WashU Libraries page to get help with finding research materials, interlibrary loan, citations, and more.
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Student Internships
Apply for a summer internship stipend. Applications are open through May 1, 2024 for unpaid internship stipends for students with summer 2024 internships.
You can apply for a merit award of up to $1,000, or a need-based award of up to $3,000. Stipends help offset the cost of unpaid summer internships.
Still looking for a summer internship, research fellowship, or other opportunity? Find summer opportunities and apply on Handshake. Workshops, employer sessions, and career fairs are all on Handshake.
On-Campus Job Opportunities
Don’t miss on-campus job opportunities on Handshake. Working on-campus is a great way to gain skills and, experience, build connections to mentors, and learn about resources. Find on-campus job opportunities on Handshake, including in the Center for Career Engagement.
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Explore St. Louis and build your itinerary!
Neighborhood Spotlight: Old North
Located east of WashU's campus, Old North is a neighborhood rich with history to explore.
No trip to Old North is complete without a stop at Crown Candy, the oldest soda fountain in St. Louis, which opened its doors in 1913. Enjoy a deli sandwich and sip on an infamous Crown Candy milkshake. Feeling brave? Finish five milkshakes in 30 minutes and get them all for free, including a t-shirt and your name on the Wall of Winners.
You can also head to the Griot Museum of Black History to learn about Black history and culture in the Midwest.
Enjoy art installations at UrbArts Gallery, a nonprofit arts organization in the Black Arts Movement tradition, and explore Firecracker Press's letterpress work on 100% locally-made paper recycled from cotton t-shirts.
Local Events:
Matisse and the Sea: Recurring throughout April from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 PM CT
Matisse and the Sea is the first exhibition to examine the significance of the sea across Modernist artist Henri Matisse’s career. The exhibition will take place at the Saint Louis Art Museum and will include a wide range of works in many media, including paintings, sculptures, paper cutouts, drawings, prints, ceramics, and textiles, accompanied by a scholarly exhibition catalogue.
Shimmering Silks: Traditional Japanese Textiles: Recurring throughout April from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 PM CT
This event showcases exquisite silk pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, highlighting the evolution of Japanese textile art influenced initially by Chinese patterns before developing its distinctive styles. Visitors will explore a selection of garments and decorative arts that served the imperial families, nobility, and other elite circles of Japan. The exhibition will take place at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Animals Aglow: Wednesdays - Sundays throughout April from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM CT
Walk around the Saint Louis Zoo at twilight amidst the luminous glow of 60 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
Springtime History Walking Tour: April 3, 11, 19, and 24 from 10:00 AM-Noon CT
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is offering two-hour walking tours of its grounds. Join a master guide on one of the free tours to learn about the history and horticulture of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, along with the intriguing figures who call it home.
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