Get involved and expand the strong connections, wealth of knowledge, and support for our community.

Upcoming Events

Staff & Faculty Shared Interest and Cultural Groups

WashU staff and faculty shared interest and cultural groups are initiated, led, and self-governed by volunteer staff and faculty for the purposes of enhancing the staff and faculty experience in support of realizing university commitments to community as articulated in the university mission, strategic plan, and priority initiatives. Particularly to:

  • support staff and faculty in experiences of belonging and community
  • provide and promote opportunities for professional growth and development
  • collectively work toward building “an inclusive, equitable, respectful, ethically-principled environment for living, teaching, learning and working for the present and future generations”
  • promote listening, encouragement, and model critique with compassion and collaboration to achieve greater impact than we could alone

Groups are self-governed, open to all staff and faculty, and operate in accordance with all university policies.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA)

APIDA provides Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or Desi American staff and faculty with opportunities to interact, strengthen professional connections, and build support networks through outreach with the local APIDA community.

Learn more

Black Faculty and Staff Cabinet

The Cabinet fosters a culture of oneness by ensuring the support, equity, and inclusion of African American/Black faculty and staff at WashU, and brings issues to the attention of the university’s leadership. The Cabinet will support the academic and professional development of African American/Black faculty, staff, students and other individuals of color.

Learn more

Diversity and Inclusion Forum for Faculty and Staff (DIFFS)

This forum is a culturally inclusive and supportive network for all underrepresented faculty and staff at Washington University committed to supporting a strong diverse and inclusive environment.

Learn more

SOMOS WashU

Latine faculty and staff that focus on creating opportunities for community, connection, and conversation.

Learn more

Community Sourced Recommendations STL Resource Guide

Have more recommendations you’d like to share? Please scan this QR code to share your suggestions.

Additional Community Resources