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These periodic updates are sent from the Dean of Students Office to all student staff in the Student Affairs Division, along with other student leaders. They offer an at-a-glance look at what the Division of Student Affairs is up to during the semester.

September 2, 2024

1. LogJam! Don't miss the annual activities fair hosted by ASUPS on Friday, Sept 6 in Jones Circle starting at 5pm.

2. Stop by for the first Donuts with the Dean of the semester - Wednesday, Sept from 10-11am in Wheelock lobby. Free sugar, free caffeine.

3. Home games you won't want to miss: women's soccer on Sun Sept 8 at 12pm, men's soccer on Thurs Sept 12 at 4pm. First home football game of the season features Pizza with the Prez at halftime - Saturday, Sept 14 at 1pm. Then catch women's volleyball on Thurs Sept 20 at 7pm.

4. I plan to meet with each student club and organization during this academic year. If you are in a leadership role in a club, keep an eye on your inbox.

5. Two identity-based welcomes coming up, hosted by our Passages team. Mark your calendar if you are interested in attending:

Loggers of Color Welcome
(Tomorrow) Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5–6pm | Rotunda
The annual Students of Color Welcome is an opportunity for Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, bi- and multiracial students and those who identify as people of color to gather and welcome incoming students with these shared identities to campus. Light refreshments will be served.

LGBTQIA+ Welcome
Thursday, Sept. 12 | 5–6pm | Upper Marshall Hall
The annual LGBTQIA+ Welcome is an opportunity for incoming students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, agender, or as generally within the queer umbrella to meet and be welcomed by returning students, faculty, and staff who share these identities. Light refreshments will be served.

1. Commencement Event Assistants/Ushers Needed!
As Commencement approaches, the planning team is looking to hire several student event assistants/ushers to help with the onsite execution of the planned activities during Commencement Weekend on May 4 & 5. Students will serve as event support and ushers for Convocation and the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024. Interested students can apply for this position via Handshake. Find the position by searching for the job title, "Commencement Event Assistant Summer 2024", or look through the list of jobs under the “on-campus” filter. For questions, please email commencement@pugetsound.edu.

2. Support your mental health during finals
Don't forget that you have access to online counseling (8 free sessions per semester) as a Puget Sound student, through UWill. Create a profile and choose a therapist - Uwill offers day, night, and weekend availability. Uwill also offers students a direct crisis connection. If you or a friend are experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365. Call 833.646.1526.

3. Are you experiencing food insecurity as the semester wraps up?
The Dining Dollars Bank, a peer-to-peer support for Loggers who don't have resources to add to or refill their Dining Dollars or purchase groceries, is open for this semester. If you need to take advantage of this resource, complete this form.

4. Summer student staff positions still open
Staying in Tacoma for the summer? There are still Summer 2024 student employment positions available on Handshake. Search for "puget sound on campus student employment" to see what is available.

Stop by on your way to class for the last Donuts with the Dean of the semester - Wednesday April 3 from 9-10am in Wheelock lobby. Free sugar, free caffeine.
We are seeking 16 more leaders to join our amazing Passages team. Come spend the end of your summer with an awesome team of peers and pro-staff as we connect with each other and welcome new students to Puget Sound. Being a Passages leader is a great way to gain leadership skills, explore Tacoma and the broader PNW, make new friends, and set the tone for the academic year. Apply today (deadline extended).
Please help Student Affairs and the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity make this campus a safer place for all. If you experience or witness an incident of discrimination or harassment, please report it. Anonymous reports are accepted. Visit pugetsound.edu/report.
Registration for Fall 2024 classes is April 1-5 (for those of you not graduating this spring!) You should have received an email about your registration appointment.
As you manage the workload and stress of finals, don't forget that you have resources on campus to support you. If you haven't checked out UWill, create an account now with your Puget Sound email address, and you are eligible for free teletherapy sessions (8 per semester).

P.S. Are you a current or aspiring plant parent? The Staff Senate is hosting a plant sale to benefit a scholarship which supports educational pursuits for staff this Wednesday, March 27 from 10a-2p in the Wheelock lounge outside Diversions.

1. Donuts with the Dean tomorrow, Wed Feb 7 from 9-10am. Stop by Wheelock Lobby for free donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate.

2. ASUPS Elections! Election packets are available for pick-up now outside Wheelock 210 and online here. Packets are due by February 15, and there is an interest meeting on Thursday, Feb 8 at 7:00pm. Don't miss your chance to get involved and make your voice heard on campus. President, Vice President, and Senator roles are up for election.

3. Mark your calendars for A Love Letter to Drag on Sat, Feb 17 at 7pm, hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Alliance. All proceeds benefit the LGBT student scholarship. See attached for more details.

4. It's spring sports season! Baseball, softball, swimming, track and field, tennis, lacrosse, crew, and golf all play in February and March. Home games are FREE to attend for students. Bring a few friends and cheer on your fellow loggers.

5. Don't forget to complete the campus climate survey sent out yesterday from the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (subject line is "We want to hear your perspective on Puget Sound’s climate for diversity and equity"). Your voice is critically important. The email you received contains a unique link to complete the survey anonymously.

1. Upcoming events:

Maroon Mayhem is Back! This Friday, Jan 26 at both the Women's and Men's Basketball games, come out for a free limited edition t-shirt and Grizz socks! In the Fieldhouse at 6pm and 8pm, Free throw competition during half-time!
First Pause for Paws of the semester is on Wed, Jan 24 at 11:45am in the Rotunda. Stop by for therapy dogs!

2. Reminder: If you need to request accommodation to fully participate in religious observances this semester, please remember to write that request to your professors (individually!) no later than 5pm on Wed, January 31. If you have questions, please consult with Chaplain Dave Wright (dwright@pugetsound.edu) as soon as possible.

3. Do you have an event or announcement to promote to all students? You can submit to the weekly Logger Student Happenings newsletter, which goes out on Mondays to the full student body.

4. Involvement opportunities:

Informal fraternity and sorority recruitment will be taking place in late January/early February. This is a great opportunity to explore the option of fraternity or sorority membership in a laid back setting. Follow Interfraternity Council (@pugetsound_ifc) and Panhellenic (@ups_panhellenic) on Instagram for more information. Details will also be posted on the Greek Life page on our website as they are announced.
Res Life Student Leader applications are due at 11:59pm on Monday, January 29. Visit this link to apply.
Last chance to apply to be a Passages Leader! Click here to apply. New leaders are required to interview and enroll in STAF 102 Leadership Foundations this spring. The new leader team is shaping up to be an awesome group. We hope you'll consider becoming a Passages leader and helping shape the welcome new students receive as they become Loggers. Returning leader applications are also live. Returners must apply by Feb 1 for the best chance at getting to lead their preferred IEs. Returning Passages leaders can apply here. Returners do not need to interview or take the STAF 102 course.

5. Don't forget about the Master Plan Campus Open Session this Thursday, Jan 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wheelock Student Center Rotunda. More details can be found in the reminder email you received earlier today from Kim Kvaal, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.