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.
April 22, 2024
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.