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Vice Provost for Graduate Education and International Affairs

January 2024 Newsletter

New External Funding Search Resources Launched

The Graduate Center (TGC) is developing resources to support graduate and professional students in locating and securing external funding. Here is a link to the live WashU-curated external funding database.

Additionally, TGC is launching external funding search workshops specifically for graduate and professional students. Learn more and register for these workshops:

• Graduate/Professional Student Funding Search Workshop: Humanities/Social Sciences/Arts – January 30 
• Graduate/Professional Student Funding Search Workshop: STEM – February 8 
• Graduate/Professional Student Funding Search Workshop: International Student Opportunities – February 12 

New Emergency Financial Support Resource

The Graduate and Professional Student Emergency Fund (GPSEF) assists graduate and professional students with one-time, emergency expenses. These funds will be issued to eligible students as long as there are funds available. The program page includes examples of allowable/disallowable expenses and a link to the application.  

As a reminder, graduate and professional students with emergency financial needs who have dependents under their care can also apply to the Buchheit Graduate Student Family Support Fund.

Visit The Graduate Center's website, to find information on Financial, Child and Family Care, Housing and Transportation resources and more, each with content curated for graduate and professional students. 

Open Applications

Graduate and Professional Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees

Interested in serving on the WashU Board of Trustees for 2024–25? Open to full-time graduate and professional student in residence and in good academic standing. Learn more at the virtual information session January 19. Applications due February 19. more information.

Center for Teaching & Learning’s (CTL) Graduate/Professional Student and Postdoc Advisory Council 

The CTL is seeking graduate and professional students engaged in professional development in teaching activities and interested in providing feedback about existing CTL programming and ideas on new initiatives. For more information and to apply, visit the program page.

The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society 2024

Students eligible for membership in the society must be a PhD student in a humanities, social sciences and sciences field and ABD status. Please visit the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society page to learn more. Applications due January 21.

Upcoming Events

This is a select list of upcoming events hosted by a variety of campus partners that may be of particular interest to our graduate and professional students. These are open to all graduate and professional students unless noted. Please visit The Graduate Center’s calendar for additional events.

Graduate Student Funding Workshop—Humanities/Social Sciences/Arts: Join TGC in this workshop on funding databases and platforms. Learn about TGC’s searchable database, explore its functions, and simulate search scenarios. Focus will be on scenarios relevant to students in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts. RSVP here. January 30 (1–2 p.m.)

Dynamic Facilitation: Join this interactive workshop to develop your group facilitation skills! Facilitators of all experience levels are welcome. Dinner will be provided. RSVP here. February 1 (5-7p.m.)

The Sum of Us: Moving Beyond the Myth of Equity as a Zero-Sum Game: The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity and their partners are proud to host Heather McGhee  Heather is dedicated to the development of solutions to inequity in America. Heather has crafted legislation, testified before Congress, and helped shape presidential campaign platforms. RSVP here. February 1 (6 p.m.)

Black History Month Kickoff: Join TGC, the Black Graduate Student Association, the Office of Graduate Studies, and other campus partners to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month at WashU. Music, food, and culture provided! RSVP here. February 1 (7–9 p.m.)

Assembly Series Presents 'The Fate of the Earth' – A Talk by Elizabeth Kolbert: In this talk by Elizabeth Kolbert, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History," Elizabeth will discuss the current biodiversity crisis in the context of the great mass extinctions of the past. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Center for the Environment and the Woman's Club of Washington University. RSVP here. February 12 (4 p.m.)

Career Event Highlights

Spring 2024 All-Campus Job & Internship Fair: The Center for Career Engagement hosts local and national organizations for the Internship & Job Career Fair. Open to all WashU undergraduate and graduate students, this event will provide exposure to a wide variety of students from all programs, including UG/GR students in Art, Arts & Sciences, Business, Social Work, Public Health, and Engineering. February 6 (2–6 p.m.) at Field House WashU Athletic Complex; Danforth Campus more information

Health and Personal Wellbeing Event Highlights 

Spring ’24 Title IX Sessions: What to Know as Graduate/Professional Student: These ongoing Title IX sessions bring together resources from Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office (GETIXCO), Student Health Services, and the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP). February 7 (4–5 p.m.) at The Graduate Center

Conflict Resolution Series: Join TGC for a series designed for graduate and professional students to expand their conflict resolution toolkit and transform their approach to handling challenging situations.

• February 13 (4–5:30 p.m.) Session 1: Conflict Resolution: Let’s Talk About It. Uncover your conflict resolution tendencies in our immersive session. Learn about the five default conflict styles and delve into understanding your own and your peers' reactions in conflict situations. more information
• February 27 (4–5:15 p.m.) Session 2: Conflict Resolution: The Drama Triangle. Delve into the intricate dynamics of conflict by exploring the detrimental roles individuals frequently assume – victim, hero, and oppressor. more information

Student-Parent Event Highlights

January Cub Club: Calling all of our Bears with Cubs! If you are a graduate or professional student with children, join The Graduate Center for Cub Club! We will meet at the History Clubhouse (Missouri History Museum) for a dress-up playdate. RSVP is required. January 21 (3–4:30 p.m.)

Childcare Resources: Join WashU's Child and Family Care Facilitator to learn about the childcare landscape in the St. Louis area and options for your families. Bring your questions! This hybrid event will be in The Graduate Center and on zoom. RSVP is requested. January 24 (12–1 p.m.)

Additional Resources

• Association for Women in Science - Free Membership: WashU is a member of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), supporting a global network of like-minded women and allies committed to advancing women in science, technology, engineering, and math. As an Institutional Member, WashU is pleased to offer free membership to all students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and trainees. learn more about your free membership

• Need Tech Help? Tech Den provides technology services to the WashU student community, with a focus on graduate/professional and non-residential students.

• Danforth/Med Shuttle! WashU Parking and Transportation Services launched a new Delmar Divine shuttle route, with service between the Danforth Campus, Delmar Divine and the Medical Campus. Learn more about shuttles and other parking updates.

• Looking for a place to study? The Graduate Center is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.– 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m.)