March 2019 newsletter
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Welcome from Our Regional Director Dates for the Diary Conference Highlights The Road to Indy Regional Awards Winners Regional Educational Programs 2019 Your Regional Leadership Team
Welcome Welcome to our regional newsletter! Region VIII has a long history of strong and open support for colleagues and students, innovative educational experiences, and a willingness to share resources and best practices. This year’s Regional Leadership Team has been hard at work developing a robust schedule of programming and networking opportunities, both online and in person. Please make sure to take a look at the calendar in this quarter’s publication. (And shameless plug... if you are interested in hosting an online discussion or hosting a program – we are always looking for short-term volunteers!) All joking aside – our volunteers and members are the heartbeat of our region – and whether you have never volunteered or have been away for a while – we welcome you and encourage you to get involved – there is an opportunity available for everyone; we will genuinely find or craft an opportunity that fits your availability and expertise. I love ACUI and most especially Region VIII and hope to connect with as many of you as possible – if you have an idea, a question, or just looking to learn more about the region, it’s services (and just want to say hello!) please send me an email at Amy_Liss@uml.edu, and I’ll schedule a time to personally connect. Our region is all about the people – and we are so glad that each of you is an important part of our region. Make it a great day!
Amy Liss Region VIII Director
Dates for the Diary
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Be sure to mark these dates in your calendars
Region VIII Key Dates March 14: Campus Food Insecurity April 18: Maximizing Your End of Year Budget May 23: Senior Celebrations & Traditions
ACUI (Association) Key Dates March 24 - 27: ACUI Annual Conference March 25-30: Collegiate Clay Target Championships (San Antonio) April 10-13: CUPSI (University of Houston)
Regional Round Up
Find out what’s new in the great state of Region VIII!
Region VIII congratulates Brenda Evans (University of Massachusetts Lowell) on her election as the ACUI President-Elect. Brenda begins her role at the ACUI Annual Conference in Indianapolis in March. We wish her all the best for her term in office.
The Regional Conference in November saw the induction of a new Regional Leadership Team. Since then, the team has met in snowy Maine in January 2019 to plan the activities of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for more information....
Got some news, let us know. Simply email y.gbajobi@lse.ac.uk with your content (and some pictures) to be featured in our next issue.
Regional Conference Highlights
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Adam Dunbar (University of Massachusetts Lowell), 2019 Conference Coordinator reflects on our 2018 Regional Conference
ideas with our members; and Pecha Kucha talks engaged attendees to think about their “Why.”
The 2018 Regional Conference at the University of Hartford was a rousing success and provided opportunities for over 180 attendees to ignite their passions for what they do through a unique, fun, and engaging set of offerings. Educational sessions touched on topics ranging from “Workplace Neuro Diversity” to “Budget Basics for Beginners.” Affinity spaces offered individuals with common identities the ability to connect and share their unique experiences with others. Sponsors and vendors were able to share new products, offerings, and
As we close the page on 2018 and reflect on all that we have learned, and taken away; we are very happy to announce that we are well under way in the planning process for this year’s conference! The quaint town of Durham, New Hampshire offers the backdrop for our 2019 Conference at the University of New Hampshire this November. The new Conference Planning Team is especially looking forward to celebrating 70 years as an ACUI region, together. We hope to not only spark conversations about the past, but also engage others to start talking about where we are going in the future! As per ACUI tradition, we will also be focused on bringing you an engaging experience that provides new opportunities to connect with others, and broaden your current network. Save the dates November. 22-24, 2019 and watch for more information! We look forward to seeing you.
The Road to Indy
Why not join members from across the world at the ACUI Annual Conference?
ACUI is excited to invite you to Indianapolis in March 2019 to experience a conference full of innovative ideas, inclusive sessions, and inspiring keynotes!
Women in the Profession Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Member Cost: $50
Registration is now open and the conference agenda can be found at www.acui.org/indy and some of the Conference highlights can be found below
Mental Health First Aid Thursday, March 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Member Cost: $125
Pre/Post-Conference Sessions Clifton Stengths Saturday, March 23, 2–6 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Member Cost: $90/$100 (with access to assessment) Our Community: Creating Spaces and Advancing Professionals of Color in ACUI Saturday, March 23, 2–6 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Member Cost: $50
Networks Mid-Level Managers Program Sunday, March 24, 2–3 p.m., and Tuesday, March 26, 2:30–6 p.m. Member Cost: $35 Senior Management Professionals Program Saturday, March 23, 3–9 p.m., and Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.–Noon Member Cost: $150
March 2019 newsletter
Keynote Speakers DYLAN MARRON
Dylan Marron a writer, performer, and video maker. He is the voice of Carlos on the hit podcast “Welcome to Nightvale,” an alum of the New York Neo Futurists, and the creator of the vlog Every Single Word. In 2017, Marron launched his podcast “Conversations with People Who Hate Me,” on which he engages his internet trolls in a lively and funny way. The podcast has racked up 2 million downloads, resulting in Marron being profiled in New York Times magazine. He is also a writer and correspondent Seriously.tv.
KEYNOTE: SASHEER ZAMATA
Sasheer Zamata is a comedian, actress, and writer. She serves as ACLU’s Celebrity Ambassador for Women’s Rights. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for four seasons and has appeared on This American Life, Transparent, People of Earth, At Home with Amy Sedaris, and Inside Amy Schumer. She’s in the films I Feel Pretty, The Outdoorsman, Yoga Hosers, Sleight, and Deidra & Laney Rob a Train, and has done voice over for Bojack Horseman, Call of Duty, Lucas Bros. Moving Co., and Albert (Nickelodeon).
Awards and Scholarships
Region VIII offers awards that recognize achievements by individuals and campuses. At the 2018 Regional Conference, the following Awards and Scholarship winners were announced...
Award Winners 2018 College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award (Staff)
Maria Roberts, Rensselaer Polytechnic University College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award (Student)
Kadie Dickson, University of Massachusetts–Lowell Significant Volunteer Award
Erin Dayharsh, University of Massachusetts–Boston New Professional Award
John Wescott, Tufts University
Kadie Dickson
March 2019 newsletter Upcoming Regional Scholarships
Region VIII has a number of scholarships open which means you can get help, support and funding to develop your career. This scholarships are open to all members of Region VIII including international members from the UK and Ireland. The deadline for application is April 12, 2019 for the scholarships below. For more information on eligibility and requirements please visit the website. • Regional Conference Scholarships The region awards four scholarships to attend the regional conference and cover its registration fee: one to an undergraduate student, one to a graduate student, and two to professionals. • Professional Development Scholarship This scholarship gives the opportunity to attend an ACUI program despite financial constraints, up to $750 can be used toward an ACUI program such as IPDS: New Professionals Orientation, Women’s Leadership Institute, and the Annual Conference. • Thomas Ahern Scholarship Thomas Ahern Scholarships are awarded annually to graduate and undergraduate students to enable them to attend a program sponsored by ACUI • Donnchadh O’hAodah Professional Development International Scholarship The Donnchadh O’hAodah Professional Development International Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a professional staff member to attend a professional development opportunity held overseas but offered within Region VIII, such as a conference or program offered by one of ACUI’s sister organizations in the United Kingdom or for the ACUI annual conference • I-LEAD® Scholarship Region VIII is offering one I-LEAD® scholarship to support an undergraduate student.
Educational Programs 2019
Our Educational Programs Coordinator, Elizabeth LaClair (Southern New Hampshire University) outlines our educational programs for the year ahead
We have an exciting year of educational programming planned for ACUI Region VIII! From monthly webinars, to bringing back the Drive Around, you’ll want to mark your calendars for everything we have to offer. Information about upcoming events, and previous events can be found on our social media and in the newsletter, as well ast via email. Some highlights for this year:
opportunity to have your resume and cover letter reviewed or to have a mock interview with a mid to senior level professional. Registration is open until February 11, 2019 at www.acui.org.
Lastly, on July 25, 2019 we’ll be bring back the Drive Around. This year we’ll be visiting several institutions in Rhode Island, with a parking pickup just outside of Boston. Topics covered will include You told us you’d like more how institutions maximize opportunities to connect technology, intercultural virtually. So we’re doing just that proficiency and managing with the “You Asked, We construction/renovation budgets. Answered: Thursday Webinar Series.” Topics for this series will in- Planning for the 2020 calendar clude discussions on campus food starts in June, so if you have insecurity, maximizing year end programs you’d like included, or budgets, celebrating holidays would like to host a program, please within the union and best let us know! practices in student employment. You can catch the series the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month. For our graduate students, undergraduate seniors and young professionals we’ll be presenting “Level Up Your Job Search” on February 22, 2019 at Babson College. This will be an
Region VIII Drive Around, 2017
Your Regional Leadership Team
March 2019 newsletter
Meet the (dream) team...
Regional Director: Amy Liss (University Of Massachusetts–Lowell) Amy_liss@Uml.edu Awards & Scholarships Coordinator Geoff Combs (University Of Massachusetts–Boston) Geoff.combs@Umb.edu Volunteer Coordinator: Michelle Dabenigno (Bentley University) Mdabenigno@Bentley.edu Membership Coordinator Erin Dayharsh Farrell (University Of Massachusetts–Boston) Erin.dayharsh@Umb.edu
Inclusivity Coordinator Carian Diaz (Clark University) Cdiaz@Clarku.edu 2019 Regional Conference Coordinator Adam Dunbar (University Of Massachusetts–Lowell) Adam_dunbar@Uml.edu
Communications Coordinator Kaitlyn Dyleski (Bridgewater State University) Kdyleski@Bridgew.edu Communications Coordinator Yemi Gbajobi (London School Of Economics And Political Science Students’ Union) Y.gbajobi@Lse.ac.uk
Educational Programs Coordinator Elizabeth Laclair (Southern New Hampshire University) E.laclair@Snhu.edu
Student Involvement Coordinator Stephanie Mireku (Clark University) Smireku@Clarku.edu
Business Manager Martin Ryan (University Of Limerick) Martin.ryan@Ul.ie 2020 Regional Conference Coordinator Scott Shea (Salem State University) Sshea2@Salemstate.edu
Contributors Wanted! This is your newsletter, so we want to make sure that it has news and features that you want to see. So, if you have some news about a great program in your school that you’d like to share or a member of your team that deserves recoginition, let us know and we’ll get them featured in our next issue. Simply email y.gbajobi@lse.ac.uk with your content (and some pictures) to be featured in our next issue.
