The Danforth Staff Council’s Spring Forum took place on Wednesday, February 12, 1-3 pm, via Zoom.
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RECAP: Fall Forum 2024 (Hybrid)
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
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Fall 2024 Forum Registration Page
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Fall Forum will take place Tuesday, October 22nd, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
2024 Day of Dialogue and Action (Links to an external site)
Register now for the upcoming 2024 Day of Dialogue and Action (DoDA) on Wednesday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m.
The event is presented by WashU’s strategic plan, Here and Next and features in-person experiences from research presentations, active dialogue, and more.
The Spring 2025 DSC Membership application is now closed. Consider applying for the council in 2026!
Applications to join the DSC are now open. If you have questions about the process, reach out to our Nominations Committee chair, Mandy Wortmann.
Together We Made a Difference
The Danforth Staff Council’s Community Engagement Committee once again arranged a successful food drive for a local non-for-profit. This year, nearly 400 cans of food and toiletry items were collected for Operation Food Search (OFS).
Spring 2024 Forum Registration Page
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum will take place Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
Spring 2024 DSC Meet and Greets for Staff
Come enjoy a coffee or tea and meet some members of the DSC! JJoin us on Monday March 18at the West Campus Café or 10 to 11 a.m. in the Hanley Building Kitchen.
RECAP: Spring Forum 2024 (Hybrid)
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 pm, 2 to 4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
Click to watch the recording!
DSC Fall Food Drive
The WashU community is invited to join the Danforth Staff Council’s Fall Food Collection Drive which will help Operation Food Search stock their shelves for the holidays and in preparation for the winter months. Collection bins will be distributed across campus Nov. 27 through Dec. 11.
Fall 2023 DSC Meet and Greets for Staff
Come enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate on us and meet some members of the DSC! Join us on Nov. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., in Café Bergson or Dec. 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. in LaJoy Café.
Member Spotlight Form
Questionnaire for Fall Forum
Want to add to the conversation? Fill out the form below. Even if it is not on-topic or cannot be covered in the forum, we will work to get your questions answered and published on our website.
RECAP: Fall Forum 2023 (Hybrid)
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Fall Forum took place Thursday, Nov. 2, 2–4 p.m. in person and via Zoom. Click to watch the recording!
Submissions for Web Updates
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New Membership Applications Are Open
Applications to join the DSC are now open. If you have questions about the process, reach out to our Nominations Committee chair, Lauren Todd.
March Donation Drive
All month long, the council is bringing awareness to the Northside Youth and Senior Service Center and their Giving Hearst Community Closet. This charity helps people who are struggling with challenges such as lack of housing, job loss, mental health, and other issues.
Open General Body Sessions (New)
The DSC’s council meetings will be open to the WashU community via Zoom. Check back for more details.
RECAP: Spring Forum 2023 (Hybrid)
The Danforth Staff Council’s hybrid Spring Forum took place Tuesday, March 21, 2–4 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
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DSC Thanksgiving Food Drive
The DSC Community Engagement Committee has partnered with Operation Food Search to host a food drive on campus this month. Collection bins will be distributed at the below locations.
Fall Town Hall 2022
The Danforth Staff Council’s virtual Fall Town Hall took place on Monday, October 10, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. via Zoom. Click to watch the recording.
Spring Town Hall 2022
The Danforth Staff Council’s virtual Spring Town Hall took place on Monday, March 14, 2022 via Zoom.
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DSC Chat with the Council
Help us accurately represent your experiences to leadership by sharing them during an informal chat session.
Fall 2021 Donation Drive
Donate goods to support Afghan refugee families through the Baitulmal House of Goods.
Drop off items with your Danforth Staff Council Representatives between Nov. 8-11.
Fall Town Hall 2021
The Danforth Staff Council’s virtual Fall Town Hall took place 2 – 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, via Zoom.
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Newsletter – Summer 2021
DSC History The Danforth Staff Council (DSC) began in 2014 as a working group composed of staff members committed to providing an official voice for staff concerns at the university. A formal request was submitted to the university administration in the fall of 2015, and the DSC was formed in 2016. Currently, the DSC has […]