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PROFessional of the Month - É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions

Congratulations are in order for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions, who recently won the PROFessional of the Month award! Director Saudia Beverly is proud of her team, which includes recruiters, processors and customer service representatives. Of her department, Saudia notes, “The Global Admissions team has gone through a significant transition over the past year, and through it all everyone has continued to work very hard and provide top notch customer service. I am so very proud of all that we have accomplished.”

The award was presented by Jeremy Trowsdale, director of Training and Development in Human Resources, and Mike Kantner, assistant vice president of Public Safety and Office of Emergency Management. Congratulations to the entire É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global team – keep up the good work!

National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration
February 3rd - February 8th, 2020

This year marks the 34th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Join É«ÀÇÉçÇø in celebrating by participating in the National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration. This week-long series of events recognizes the importance of allowing girls and women in sports equal opportunities and celebrates the accomplishments of female athletes. For a full schedule of events, including speakers, activities, and É«ÀÇÉçÇø sporting events, click .

This event is sponosored by Women's and Gender Studies, the Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics, the Rec Center, Strategic Planning and Management, and the SJICR Multicultural Center.

Couch to 5K Interest Session
February 5, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center, Room 129
Register here

Ready, Set, Run! The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is organizing a Couch to 5K running group, also known as C25K. Motivation is in great supply for this team, as it features a game plan with manageable expectations and a built-in support system. It is a perfect match for new runners, casual runners, or those runners that are looking for partners in their exercise routine. We'll start the week of February 24th and culminate our training with the Run for É«ÀÇÉçÇø 5k on April 18th. This interest session will provide all of the details!

3rd Annual First-Generation Symposium

February 13th, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center, Eynon Ballroom
Register here by January 30th

É«ÀÇÉçÇø will be hosting its 3rd annual First-Generation Symposium on February 13th. The theme for this year's symposium is Pieces of the Puzzle: First-Generation Identities and Experiences. The event hopes to raise awareness about the experiences of first-generation college students and how their intersecting identities affect the benefits and challenges of being a first-generation student. The deadline to register for the First-Generation Symposium is January 30th. To register or find more information, click here.

Managing Bias to Create a Welcoming Environment

February 21st, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chamberlain Student Center, Room 127
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June 3rd, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Savitz Hall, Room 321
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Join us to explore our experiences and how they shape the way in which we view the world. We will develop tools to manage our bias to improve interactions with students and enhance skills for creating a welcoming environment for every Prof.

Becoming an Affordability Ally: Professional Development with the Affordability Task Force

Febuary 28th, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Savitz Hall, Room 321
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July 7th, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Savitz Hall, Room 321
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Ever wonder how you can help students deal with financial stress while in college? Are you looking for the perfect response when a student tells you they are struggling to afford school? Join É«ÀÇÉçÇø's Affordability Task Force for  a professional development training that will give you tools to help students in financial distress.

This interactive session will introduce you to the resources available at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, so that you can help refer students and support their financial needs. Topics include: a snapshot of affordability issues at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, using the ProfCent$ website for referrals, the emergency funding process, and tips for building an affordability-minded campus culture.

Best Practices in Supporting Neurodiverse Students, Faculty and Staff at É«ÀÇÉçÇø

March 11th, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Hall, Room 169 - Training Room A
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July 17th, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enterprise Center, Room 301
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This session will provide attendees a deeper knowledge and understanding of  Neurodiversity. Attendees will learn about best practices and strategies to support neurodiverse faculty and staff. Updates will be provided regarding University Neurodiversity initiatives including the Neurodiversity TaskForce, Neurodiversity in the Workplace and Center for Neurodiversity.

Graduate coordinators are encouraged and welcome to attend!

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