- A Message from Natalie
- St. Louis Tornado Recovery Support
- News You Can Use
- Cool Events
- Opportunities Await
The month of May has been filled with changes and goodbyes. Earlier this month, I graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a minor in management. This month, I am also wrapping up my internship with Mazur & Co. It’s been a strange mix of excitement and nostalgia moving forward, but also a lot of appreciation for what I have learned and the people who made this experience so memorable.
The Mazur & Co. team didn’t just teach Riley, Pauline, and me how to be good interns—they showed us what it means to be thoughtful, engaged professionals. The team modeled how to approach each task at hand with curiosity, how to lead with empathy, and how to communicate with purpose. Whether it was through thoughtful and constructive feedback or just simply checking in to see how we were doing, we were always in an environment that was challenging and supportive. These lessons we will continue to carry into our future jobs, opportunities, and teams.
For those of you who are employers with internship programs, I’ve learned that a great internship balances structure and flexibility. It offers guidance but leaves room to stumble and even fall. Most importantly, it helps you grow in skills and confidence. And for those of you who are new interns, my advice would be to always say yes, remember relationships matter just as much as projects and deadlines, and talk to everyone. There is so much knowledge and wisdom just sitting a desk (or Google Meet block) away! For everyone at Mazur and Co., thank you for setting such a high bar of what a supportive and inspiring work place looks like.
On May 16, 2025, a powerful EF3 tornado struck the St. Louis metropolitan area, causing significant destruction and loss of life. In the aftermath, community efforts are underway to support St. Louis individuals, families, and businesses.
Two key funds have been established:
- The City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Community Foundation have established the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund to support efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term rebuilding of areas impacted by the storms.
- The United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund supports residents across the bi-state region who were impacted by the recent storms, along with disaster response non-profits and long-term recovery efforts.
For businesses impacted by the storm, fill out this assessment form through the St. Louis Development Corporation, so St. Louis City can understand business needs.
Want to help? Check out the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center, connecting to local grassroots organizations – such as Action St. Louis, 4theVille, and LOVETheLOU – that have established volunteer efforts.
If you or anyone you know needs individual help, please go to St. Louis City’s recovery resources page.
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6/4/25 – Kendrick Lamar and SZA: Grand National Tour (St. Louis, MO)
The day after Kendrick Lamar scored a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with his surprise album GNX, the rapper announced a North American stadium tour with SZA for 2025. The Grand National Tour will hit 19 stadiums, including The Dome at America’s Center on June 4. Learn more.
6/8/25 – UFL XFL Conference Championship Game (St. Louis, MO)
The DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks will face off on Sunday, June 8 for the XFL Conference title in The Dome at America’s Center. The winner will head to the UFL Championship Game the following Saturday, June 14, also held at The Dome. Learn more.
6/11/25 – Introduction to Agilities© Resources for Educators (Virtual)
Learn about The DeBruce Foundation’s career-building tools and new, fully-funded resources for your K-12 students. This virtual session is best suited for administrators, instructional coaches, counselors, classroom educators, and those leading after-school programming or other youth development initiatives. Learn more.
6/14-6/15/25 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series (St. Louis, MO)
Drivers to your cars! The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar Series race draws NTT IndyCar drivers from across the globe to World Wide Technology Raceway. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy a pre-race party, an autograph session and the highest class of regional North American open-wheel racing in the U.S. Learn more.
6/21/25 – Solstice Saturday (Washington, D.C.)
Join the Smithsonian on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as they mark the first Saturday of summer—Solstice Saturday—by staying open late and hosting programs and performances throughout the day and night. Learn more.
7/23/25 – Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation 2025 Women of the Year Luncheon (Springfield, MO)
Join previous Women of the Year honorees as we bring together champions to support our robust, one-of-a-kind leadership development program – Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge. The Women of the Year luncheon will inspire attendees and organization leaders as they learn more about the 2025 honorees and their commitment to advancing opportunities for all women. Learn more.
8/21/25 – Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s For The Common Good Awards (St. Louis, MO)
Join Legal Services of Eastern Missouri on Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Missouri Athletic Club (downtown location) to celebrate the dedication and service of this year’s For The Common Good awardees. Learn more.
Opportunities via HiredUpMissouri.org
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Oasis: Director of Development
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri: Current Openings