NEWSLETTER April 2022
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Updates from our
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Hola Mi Gente, Many of us have reached the halfway point of our semester with mixed emotions and feelings. Collectively, many of us are feeling the weight of staff shortages, lifting mask mandates, and lofty expectations. To all this I say, we will get through this. I can say this because my cup has been refilled since returning from the ACUI Annual Conference in Chicago. I have witnessed the love for our profession alive and well in many of our colleagues, graduate students, undergraduates, and central office staff. It gives me a lot of hope to know that folks still love what we do. It gives me a little bit of that fire that I need to get me through the next few months. With that being said, we are preparing for the year ahead. Our Regional Conference Planning Team is all set and will begin preparation for Binghamton in November and I am excited for what they come up with. I am sure they will find ways to engage us all into refilling our cups once again.
Anthony Otero, Regional Director, from Rutgers University- New Brunswick.
Reflections from the
JOINT REGIONAL CONFERENCE ANDREA GIACHINO, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 2021 CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM CHAIR
Thank you to all members of the region that attended any part of the 2021 joint Regional Conference with Region VIII. We would like to thank the 2021 Conference Planning Team for putting their heart and soul into an amazing experience. Thank you to the University of Maryland, College Park and Georgetown University for their hospitality throughout the conference. Our in-person time together served as a way to rebuild, reconnect, and rejuvenate! Check out highlights from our time in D.C.:
66 Attendees 22 Educational Sessions 56 Auction Items $2,011 Funds Raised 6 Award Winners 3 Facility Tours
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REGION VII
ANNOUNCEMENTS 2022 Scholarship Applications Open! 2022 scholarship applications from Region VII are open! Apply for funding to cover the registration fee of any ACUI-affiliated program. Applications can be found online: https://www.acui.org/regions/vii/regional-scholarships.
Resume + Interview Volunteers Wanted Now looking for professional staff to help with graduate students' resume review and interviewing skills - If you are interested in helping, fill out the form today! Individuals will be matched in April. For any questions, please reach out to Antonio Talamo at talamoa@montclair.edu. https://bit.ly/VIIGRADVOLUNTEER
Congratuations!
2021 REGION VII AWARD WINNERS Joseph H. Benedict Award Kim Celano, Temple University
Christine A. Chergi Award Chrissie King, Rutgers University - Camden
Outstanding New Professional Award Andrea Giachino, Temple University
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Shaelyn McCarthy, The George Washington University
Teresa D. Drummond Award Social Justice & Action Series, SUNY College at Old Westbury
Outstanding Community Builder Program Award Red Hawk Night 2021, Montclair State University Congratulations to all the award winners! We deeply appreciate the work you have done and dedication to advance your university and our region. Thank you!
MEET THE 2022
CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM CASEY COLEMAN 2022 Conference Planning Team Coordinator Montclair State University Enjoys improv, eating, and reading
JENNIFER KEEGIN Marketing and Communications Binghamton University Enjoys reading, cooking/baking, & watching TikTok videos
ZAC LOMAS Education Coordinator Rutgers University - Camden Enjoys going to sporting events, attending live music, and playing Magic: the Gathering
KRAEMER CLAYTON Keynote & All Conference Session Coordinator The George Washington University Enjoys spending time with her friends and partner, cooking, exercising my creative muscle, reading, and laughing!
PETER NARDONE Host Chair Binghamton University Enjoys going outdoors, hiking, snow shoeing, bike riding, swimming, sports, movies, and cooking.
SERAFINA GENISE Fundraising Chair Lehigh University Enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies and new shows (especially Disney and Marvel!)
ALICIA Q. FERGUSON Volunteer & Membership Coordinator Temple University Enjoys shooting pool
DENEE JENKINS Logistics & Technology Coordinator SUNY College at Old Westbury Enjoys reading books (currently have a goal to read 52 books by POC authors) & Roller Skating
MARLA ERNEST Entertainment Coordinator SUNY Geneseo Enjoys trying out different restaurants and traveling
JAYNA SUTER Student Experience Coordinator West Chester University
NICK WAGNER 2023 Conference Planning Team Coordinator SUNY Broome Enjoys traveling, going to see live musicals and, watching The Golden Girls
Region VII 2022 Regional Conference Join the region from November 3-5, 2022 at the beautiful Binghamton University in upstate New York for our Regional Conference! See the fall foliage, connect with colleagues, and learn something new. Keep an eye out for a call for educational sessions!
Volunteer with Region VII
The Regional Leadership Team is currently looking to fill two positions. Please reach out to Anthony Otero, Regional Director at a.otero@rutgers.edu with questions or interest. Open Positions: Inclusivity Coordinator Membership Coordinator
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LEADERSHIP TEAM ANTONIO TALAMO Education Coordinator Montclair State University Enjoys spending time with his wife and son and watching their favorite local sports teams
TINA YOUNG Communication Coordinator Temple University Enjoys camping in her RV
NICK WAGNER 2023 Conference Planning Team Coordinator SUNY Broome Enjoys traveling, going to see live musicals, and watching The Golden Girls
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REGION VII SEASONED PROFESSIONAL AND RETIREES (SPAR) COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE Hello Everyone! The Seasoned Professional and Retirees (SPAR) Community of Practice is in the planning stages of compiling a directory of both seasoned professionals and retirees. We are looking to include folks that have left the field as well. ACUI membership is not a requirement. If you or someone you know is interested in this community of practice, please take a few minutes and submit the following information to mosullivan1850@gmail.com Name Email Current or last institution Phone Seasoned (S) or Retired (R) *if you are still working, but outside Student Union/Activities please select seasoned. Current Member of ACUI (yes or no) Please indicate if received ACUI Honorary or Emeritus Membership Regional Preference. Please indicate number or Roman Numeral for the Region you have the greatest affinity. We will automatically include you in the directory unless you ask us not to include you. It should be a wonderful opportunity to see some faces you may not have seen in a while. I am looking forward to hearing from many of you so we can continue developing a directory for this group!
Meg O'Sullivan
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OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Volunteering for Region VII is a great way to expand your network, develop your skills, and give back to your professional association of choice. Volunteer opportunities can be found at https://www.acui.org/volunteer
Connect
Now's a great time to reach out to a colleague to encourage self-care and stress management. Take a moment to touch base with one another. Kind people are our kind of people!
Nominate Nominate a colleague for opportunities or recognition! Volunteer nominations are an opportunity for ACUI to discover the talents and skills of our membership that will help the continued success of our organization. Nominating colleagues and students for awards help recognize achievements within the region! acui.org/volunteer/nominate
ACUI Glossary We understand that sometimes folks in ACUI use acronyms or terms that not all members are familiar with. While we try our hardest to avoid this, you still may hear these terms and phrases and not be sure what they mean. To help everyone stay in-the-know, here is a glossary of commonly used ACUI acronyms or terms that you may hear in the future. ACUI-The abbreviation for Association of College Unions International Annual Conference- Association-wide meeting held each year Board of Trustees- Volunteers that work on determining and advancing strategic directions, governing over long-term goals, representing the association to other members, and setting the tone for member experiences. The Bulletin- ACUI's online member magazine. CAS-Council for the Advancement of Standards CO-Central Office Community of Practice- A term referring to networks of members that share a common interest. CPT-Conference Planning Team (team planning Regional Conferences) or could refer to Conference Program Team (team planning Annual Conferences) CUPSI-The abbreviation for College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational ERF-Education and Research Fund ILEAD®-Institute for Leadership Education and Development. I-LEAD® is ACUI's premier student program, designed to emphasize the key concept areas of leadership, community development, and change. IPDS-IPDS: New Professionals Orientation is an introduction to the profession that offers ample idea sharing, discussion of theory and skills, and opportunities to network. RD- Regional Director. Regional directors serve as the chief administrator of their region, representing regional activities to other ACUI leaders and members. Region VII- ACUI is broken down into eight separate regions that covers the globe. Region VII is made up of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Quebec. RLT-Regional Leadership Team VDT- Volunteer Development Team
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Takeover our Story! We want to showcase your work in union or activities in action! Email Tina Young at youngt@temple.edu for the opportunity to take over our Instagram account for a day or two. This is a great way to highlight unique staffing practices, fun events, or building improvements. We're open to whatever! A past takeover was from Penn State! Viewers were able to follow along for a make-and-take program! Students made blankets that were later given to a local shelter.