Danielle Bristow started Feb. 1 as director of orientation and Parents Weekend programs, replacing Bill Woodward.
Bristow will be responsible for new student and parent orientation, helping new families with their transition to the University and planning Parents Weekend. She will also maintain the parents Web page and work on publications such as the parents handbook, Bear Facts and the parents newsletter.
“I am delighted that Danielle has joined us in this important role,” said Karen Levin Coburn, assistant vice chancellor for students and associate dean for freshman transition.
“A recognized leader in the National Orientation Director’s Association, she brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to supporting the successful transition of new students. We are fortunate to have her as a member of the University community.”
Bristow graduated with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of the Pacific.
In 1994, she began working in the office of admission and orientation for new student programs at Spalding University. She coordinated orientation until 2005.
She moved to St. Louis in July with her husband, a resident in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital emergency department.