|
Hi Class of 2027,
We hope your midterms are going well and you are looking forward to a restful spring break. As the semester progresses, remember the importance of finding a healthy balance between your academic responsibilities and time for relaxation.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us, message us through Instagram, or ask your WUSA!
- Student Transitions & Family Programs
| |
Important Dates/Deadlines | |
Spring 2024
-
March 10-16: Spring Break (No classes)
-
April 26: Last day of classes
-
April 29-May 8: Reading Days and Finals
-
May 13: University-wide Commencement
| |
Dialogue Across Differences | |
In the spring of 2023, we began offering Dialogue Across Differences (DxD) courses. This spring, the courses have already started, and we will be offering them again in fall 2024. The DxD program has championed dialogue across campus in various forms. DxD trained instructors have facilitated events like the Longest Table, dialogue spaces about Israel and Palestine, and at WashU’s Day of Dialogue and Action. If you are interested in taking a DxD course in fall 2024 or spring 2025, register by talking to your academic adviser. The courses are listed under Arts and Science, General Studies. You can also reach out to our staff at DxD@wustl.edu. | |
Department Debrief: Overseas Programs | |
Do you want to expand your cultural knowledge and develop practical skills? Interested in participating fully in a global society or learning a language? Then you should study abroad with one of Overseas Programs’ 100+ study abroad programs in over 50 countries. Overseas Programs supports study abroad for students in the College of Arts & Sciences and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Their study abroad advisors can meet with you to discuss specific programs, and peer advisors are available to discuss general application questions, program options, and first-hand study abroad experiences.
If you qualify for financial aid at WashU, you may be able to use it to participate in a WU-approved semester or academic year study abroad program. Learn more about finances on the Overseas Programs website.
Visit the Global Opportunities website to explore approved program options in your area of study. Applications for programs in spring 2025 are open from March 1-May 1. We wish you success as you embark on your international journey.
If you are not in the College of Arts & Sciences or McKelvey School of Engineering, know that the Olin Business School and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts have their own study abroad offices.
| |
New Updates from Mail Services | |
|
Students living on the South 40 will now receive notifications to retrieve all letter mail from the Hitzeman Mail Center's new locker system upon delivery. Monitor your email, opt-in to communications for retrieval notifications, and promptly collect your mail upon receiving these notification.
Spring Break Dining Hours
Are you staying on campus for spring break? Check out the Dining Services website for dining locations and hours.
First Year Finale Award Nominations
Consider submitting a nomination for the faculty, staff, and student leaders who positively impacted your first year at WashU. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 1 at 11:59 PM CT. Winners will be announced on the Student Transitions & Family Programs’ Instagram, @washutransitions, from Monday, April 15 to Wednesday, April 17.
| |
What's Happening on Campus | |
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! | |
|
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 receive 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 12:00 PM CT to walk with students to take the MetroLink to Union Station. Sign up here.
| |
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services | | |
|
Let’s Talk is a program for international students that provides easy access to free, brief, confidential consultations with counselors from Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPS). | |
|
Substance Use Risk Reduction and Recovery
Risk Reduction meetings are free to any WashU student who wishes to discuss their substance use and ways to reduce their risk. Schedule a meeting to discuss risk reduction via the Habif Student Portal by selecting “Alcohol and Other Drug - Wellness Meeting (initial).”
The WashU Recovery Group is open to all students in recovery from alcohol and/or drug use. Meetings take place on campus on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM CT. If you are interested in joining, please email recovery@wustl.edu.
| |
|
As you’re working on research and drafting papers, keep in mind that WashU has subject librarians with expertise that connects to every department on campus. Subject librarians are available to help you identify topics, find sources, manage citations, and much more. Visit the WashU Libraries website to find the librarian that works with your discipline—or just send a chat—to get started. We’re here to support your success!
| |
|
Interviewing for a summer internship or a job after graduation? The Center for Career Engagement is here to help!
Schedule a mock interview with a career coach to practice your elevator pitch, review common interview questions, and hone your skills. Practice behavioral interviews, consulting case interviews, pre-health interviews, and more. You can also get feedback and industry insights from career coaches as you plan for your interviews.
Need interview practice with a more flexible schedule? Practice interviews with Big Interview, the Center for Career Engagement’s free online tool for interview practice and feedback. Work on your virtual interviewing skills, practice for video interviews, and get tips to up your game. Practice specialized interviews to fit your internship or job search needs.
Don’t forget to check out Handshake for on-campus jobs, summer internships, and job opportunities. Planning to do an unpaid internship this summer? Apply here for a stipend for unpaid summer internship.
Learn more about these resources and more on the Center for Career Engagement website.
| |
|
Explore St. Louis and build your itinerary!
Neighborhood Spotlight: Maplewood
Located just a few miles away from campus, Maplewood is home to over 200 businesses, restaurants, and boutiques, with more than 25 of them producing and selling their own products on site. Grab a novelty donut flavor at Strange Donuts, artisanal baked goods at Great Harvest Baking Co., or head to Mauhaus Cat Cafe to enjoy a coffee surrounded by adoptable cats.
Maplewood was the first in the nation to receive the Green Dining District designation. You can enjoy farm-to-table and eco-friendly meals at local spots such as Living Room Coffee & Kitchen, Kakao Chocolate, and The Blue Duck.
Local Events:
Matisse and the Sea: Recurring throughout March 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.
The Science of Guinness World Records: Recurring throughout March from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 9:00 PM CT
The Science of Guinness World Records, a new exhibition at the City Museum, spotlights the world’s greatest record holders and what it took for them to cement their names in the history books. Now, for the first time ever, you can examine the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments at the City Museum and challenge yourself to set new records.
Animals Aglow Lantern Festival: Recurring throughout March from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT
The first-ever Animals Aglow Lantern Festival will bring a dazzling spectacle of lights to the Saint Louis Zoo. More than 60 Chinese lanterns, along with interactive light displays in the shape of plants and animals, will illuminate paths throughout the Zoo in this nighttime event.
| | | | |
