I orginally posted on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpmoore/) inspired by Larry Moneta and then decide to repost on ACUI Forum:

I’m watching the changes in higher education with great trepidation. Across the country, I see colleagues in student affairs facing layoffs, restructuring, and uncertainty—all while continuing to show up for…

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Please join if you can:

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82109828141?pwd=59JJY6kxY5peBjFU1GyOzo8LWmDzC6.1

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Michael Goode
Retired
Davidson NC
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SPAR Folks,

Join us this Wednesday at 3 pm on Zoom. See link below or on the SPAR Community of Practice page in upcoming events.

Our plan is to catch up with you and then spend some time debriefing our experience at the New York Conference last week.

Topic: SPAR Quarterly Meeting
Time: Mar 26, 2025 03:00 PM Indiana (East)

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Volunteer the C Shaw Smith Society now to connect new professionals at the NYC Conference. Begun at Philadelphia in 1996, the Society seeks to informally welcome folks to the Association and connect them with the people who make our profession so great. Society members will wear a Society Button throughout the conference and get to know and… Read more

I am looking to share the cost of a room for four nights at the Marriott Marquis for the conference. Somehow my professional development budget got cut when I retired! So, if you are interested in splitting the cost of a room in New York send me an email.?

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Michael Goode
Retired
Davidson NC
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Calling all ACUI retirees. Come to NYC for a day of reconnecting with friends in the profession. Register on the?ACUI Conference Registration page and then join us at the Marriott Marquis for a full day of fun. See the schedule below. The $275 special rate for folks who are returning just for this opportunity gains you access to the… Read more

Good Afternoon,

Members of the SPAR community have asked me to share the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Lorna Dawes.?A link has been provided below to a written tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Mrs. Dawes.?

Link:? Written Tribute

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Savitra Dow
Educational Program Manager
ACUI
Bloomington IN Read more

Our Topic: How to get folks to return for a reunion!

Many of us have worked with our alumni offices when reunions are planned on campus. Sometimes it is a class reunion, but other times we are closely involved inviting college union employees or volunteers back to campus to mark milestones of our programs and facilities. And still others plan…

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Rob, thanks for sharing this news. John is right – Keith was most certainly among the gentlest and kindest people I knew, and I suspect that’s true for many of us.? True words, indeed. His legacy is a beautiful family that moves through this world and for others in the same way.? Hug your loved ones.??

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Many of you are close to our former Executive Director, Marsha Herman-Betzen.? The ACUI past presidents received the message below Tuesday evening from John Taylor.? Given Marsha’s vast number of ACUI friends, I thought I should pass this along so those who love Marsha can reach out to her.

I know some of you have heard that Marsha…

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The day isn’t over yet-there’s still time to nominate deserving individuals for the following awards:

• Don Rohel Scholarship
• Chester A. Berry Scholar Award
• Gretchen Laatsch Grant & Scholarship

These scholarship awards provide an incredible opportunity to recognize outstanding achievements and support future growth. Don’t miss this chance… Read more

Nominations for the Legacy Leader Award closed on Monday, Oct. 28.??

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Gail Sutton
Director, Student Life
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
gsutton@gsu.edu
404-413-1885
CSAEd, CSAEd-CU, CSAEd-CA
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There’s still time to nominate outstanding individuals for the ACUI Distinguished Awards! These prestigious awards recognize exceptional dedication and service to our Association and the profession. Don’t miss this chance to honor someone who has made a significant impact.?

The Distinguished Awards include:?

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Our national elections in November provide us an opportunity to support our student and campus communities while we move through one of the most important moments for our form of democracy. At the quarterly meeting hosted by the Seasoned Professionals and Retirees, we will explore plans for the upcoming election on campuses and hear about what…

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Victoria Angie and I are working with ACUI to schedule the Zoom meetings for each of our four quarterly community meetings. Those will be established and links posted soon. In the meantime, please hold the date and time for our meetings. All listed times are EST.

September 25 at 3:00 pm
December 18 at 11:30 am
March 26 at 3:00 pm
June 25 at 11:30…

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Hi All,

I am trying to assist my department in their search for someone who can replace me as the main go-to person for events at the Dartmouth College student center (Collis). I have spent over 25 years as a student life professional focused mainly on developing student organization events with a focus on heightened audio, lighting and…

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Dear Seasoned Professionals and Retirees,

Join us if you can on Thursday, June 20 at 3pm EST on Zoom. Our agenda is really exciting and needs your input:

Student Protests on Campus: What has happened, how are we working with them, what do we anticipate for the fall election season, and what can past experience with student protests teach us…

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Seasoned Professionals, Retirees, and Friends are invited to join one or both of two meetings on Wednesday, March 14, 2024. These are our quarterly SPAR gatherings where we share what is going on, what it coming up, and what might need our help to improve. Specifically, we will spend some time previewing SPAR related opportunities at the…

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Hello SPAR friends,

If you have a doctoral degree or are a certified professional and will be attending the annual conference in Denver, you are invited to attend the Champions Reception. We especially want to make sure our retired and seasoned members know about this networking and celebration event, since many of you fall into the…

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Anyone had eyes or ears on Chuck Price lately? I’ve been trying to reach him by phone for a week and goes straight to VM. Just reply direct to me if you have ideas.

Thanks,

Steve

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Steve Chaplin
Content Development Manager
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Do you have time to gather with SPAR members on zoom at our quarterly meeting (Thursday, Dec. 21, 3 pm EST)? If not, do you have time to gather with SPAR members at the Annual Conference in Denver? If not and not, do you have time to gather with family or friends over the winter holidays? If not and not and not, give me a call. We need to…

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For anyone interested:? A Celebration of Joe’s life will take place on Saturday Dec. 2 from 12 N to 3 pm at Rico’s Restaurant (Joe’s favorite place), 1 Rico Lane, Pittsburgh PA 15237.? RSVP to Joe’s son David, 919-264-9809 or dcavalla@yahoo.com.??

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Worthington OH Read more

Yesterday we lost another longtime member of ACUI.? Joe Cavalla was a friend and mentor to many.? As shared by Chuck Morrell on Facebook, Joe “was full of life, he was fun to be around at ACUI Conferences, and over the many years was a heckler at any UCONN vs Pitt football and basketball games that a small group of us were able to…

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Hello Seasoned Professionals & Retiree Members! ? ?The 2024 ACUI Annual Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado, from March 24th to 28th. SPAR Community Leaders Mike Goode and Victoria Angis are excited to learn about the attendance plans of SPAR members. Kindly take a moment to complete the brief survey below. Your feedback is crucial… Read more

We recently learned of the passing of Dr. Ted Hoef on October 22 at the age of 66. Ted was the long-time Director and Dean at Webster University. He? was an Honorary Lifetime Member of ACUI and will be remembered by many for his contributions as an author and chair of the 1991 annual conference.? A tribute from Webster Univeristy can be found…

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Hello everyone,

On October 24, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is hosting a workshop:? The Future of DEI in a Politically Divided World.

Topics:

• Is there evidence for exactly how DEI can generate innovation and profit?
• Can we benefit from the best practices of recruitment and retention without creating the impression of (or actual)…

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Hello Everyone,

The meeting notes and recording from the September 21st SPAR meeting have been posted. You can access the Zoom recording, notes, and attachments under the “Latest Shared Files” section in this group. Please note that the recording is password-protected. You can find the password in the notes section.

The next Meeting is…

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Please see the Agenda for Thursday’s SPAR Meeting below.?

**ZOOM meeting information can be found under the events section for this group**

• Introductions
• Denver Conference
  • Session proposals
  • Reception or meeting
  • Who is attending?
• Discussion:??Who fits the profile of a ‘seasoned professional’?

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SPAR Community, When we zoom together this Thursday afternoon at 3pm EST, we need to answer one really important question: What do we mean by a seasoned professional? Some have suggested that 15 years with ACUI connections is required. Others feel that 20 years in the profession with at least a few with ACUI involvement makes sense. And…

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SPAR Colleagues,?

Many of you will have long-standing experience of presenting at conferences and so you will be aware of the benefits this brings to share expertise and develop our profession. So please can I nudge you to consider the Ed Sessions for the Denver 2024 Conference and the call for content which is live here : …

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Mark your calendars for SPAR meet-ups via Zoom at 3 p.m. Eastern time on the following dates. Zoom links will be sent soon,

• September 21, 2023

• December 21, 2023

• March 14, 2024

• June 20, 2024

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The new SPAR Coordinators look forward to?working?with you to continue the great work of Gail Olyha and Sharon Hay. Your ideas…

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Hi all,

ACUI’s Certification Prep Program is looking for seasoned professionals and retirees who are comfortable with technology and would like to serve as a mentor/facilitator in our certification prep program. Most of the work takes place in our Discord server (a social media platform), and sometimes Zoom. If you would like more information,…

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SPAR had another lively Meetup and introduced new Co-Chairs for 2023-24!

Read all about it on our Community page! Its been a pleasure- keep in touch!

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Gail Olyha & Sharon Hay
Outgoing Co-chairs
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Gail Olyha
Retired, Associate Dean/Director
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SPAR MEETUP NOTES :????? MARCH 30, 2023

Present: Don Rohel, Tim Moore, Rob Rouzer, Victoria Angis, Jane Stachowiak, Sally Hammock, Jon Curtis, Neil Gerard, Meg O’Sullivan, Cheryl Grew-Gillian, Toby Peters, Lincoln Johnson, Susan Payment, Laurie Woodward, Ian Marley, Cecilia Ortiz, Gail Sutton, Mary Connelly, Jerry Mann, Gail Olyha & Sharon Hay.

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Topic: SPAR Quarterly Meet-up? ?Mar 30, 2023 @?3:00 PM Eastern?

Join Zoom Meeting

https://acui-org.zoom.us/j/95643637021?pwd=a0ZibFdwWWRDSmE0ckN1Uks2QVl2UT09

?Meeting ID: 956 4363 7021? ?Passcode: 494108

One tap mobile +13462487799

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Gail Olyha
Retired, Associate Dean/Director
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Hello everyone,

For today’s Black History Month spotlight, meet prolific writer, orator, social justice activist: James Baldwin.

You may know of Mr. Baldwin from The Fire Next Time, Go Tell it on the Mountain, or If Beale Street Could Talk. He penned more than two dozen novels and a host of essays and short stories. His literary talent… Read more

Dear Retired Friends and Colleagues,
I am facilitating an educational session in Boston about the roles we find ourselves filling in retirement and how prepared –or? unprepared — we are for those roles.? I would sincerely appreciate it if you would take five minutes to complete this survey.? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACUIRetirees Read more

Going to Boston Conference and looking for a Mentor?

SPAR, the Seasoned Professional and Retiree community, will be hosting a networking hour on Sunday, Feb 26 from 2-3 PM in the Career Center!?
Drop by and we’ll hope to match you up with a “mentor” during your conference experience (and possibly beyond!)

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Thanks Gail! I will not be available since that is my surgery. I will be there in spirit! Happy to be a mentor! Thanks!
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/13/2023 5:52:00 PM
From: Gail Olyha
Subject: SPAR Quarterly Meet-up: Jan 26 @ 3pm ET

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Time: Jan 26,… Read more

Topic: SPAR Quarterly Meet-up
Time: Jan 26, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Time?

Save the date–Hear about plans for Boston- Sign up to be a Mentor and MORE!!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://acui-org.zoom.us/j/91954398666?pwd=blRsRVlsb0RvK1kzL3N1UVEvSyt1dz09

Meeting ID: 919 5439 8666
Passcode: 373187

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Donation on December 2.? Hope everyone enjoys a great day!

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Dana Lee Haines
Manager, Business Administration, Student Life
Baylor University
Waco TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-04-2022 15:02
From: Jan Javinar
Subject: Day of Giving: Challenge from Chuck
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thanks all for the nudge. just completed my day of giving.
aloha……………..jan javinar, university of hawaii

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Original Message:
Sent: 12/2/2022 11:20:00 AM
From: Cheryl Grew-Gillen
Subject: RE: Day of Giving: Challenge from Chuck

Thanks for the challenge Chuck Morrell, done!

 

Cheryl

 

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Neil?s in!

Happy and healthy holidays to all.

Sent from my iPad

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Original Message:
Sent: 12/2/2022 11:20:00 AM
From: Cheryl Grew-Gillen
Subject: RE: Day of Giving: Challenge from Chuck

Thanks for the challenge Chuck Morrell, done!

 

Cheryl

 

Cheryl Grew-Gillen

she/her/hers

Director

Memorial Union

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Ditto – thanks, Chuck AND Cheryl for getting me motivated!!

 

Paul

 

 

 

 

 

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Original Message:
Sent: 12/2/2022 11:20:00 AM
From: Cheryl Grew-Gillen
Subject: RE: Day of Giving: Challenge from Chuck

Thanks for the challenge Chuck Morrell, done!

 

Cheryl

 

Cheryl Grew-Gillen

she/her/hers

Director

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I just donated. Thanks, Chuck!

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Cynthia Thompson
Director of Student Life
University of Illinois?Springfield
Springfield IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-12-2022 08:09
From: Gail Olyha
Subject: SPAR Challenge for ACUI’s Day of Giving

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Thanks for the challenge Chuck Morrell, done!

 

Cheryl

 

Cheryl Grew-Gillen

she/her/hers

Director

Memorial Union

University of North Dakota

 

Memorial Union, Room 111A

2901 University Avenue Stop 8385

Grand Forks, ND 58202-8385

 

D  701.777.3665  |  O  701.777.4321

cheryl.grewgillen@UND.edu  |  UND.edu/student-life/union/

 

 

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Challenge from Chuck Morrell to SPAR ?November 2022

?Dear Colleagues,

For 108 years, ACUI has provided support to thousands of Student Union and Student Affairs Professionals. This support has involved attendance at International and Regional Conferences, seminars, and internet meetings over the last few years. The opportunity to learn from…

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Get Ready — SPAR member Chuck Morrell will be issuing a challenge to join him in making a donation to ACUI’s Day of Giving on December 2, recognizing ACUI’s 108 years!

Watch for more information and how you can join the challenge soon!

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Gail Olyha
Retired, Associate Dean/Director
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ACUI’s Community of Practice for?Seasoned Professionals and Retirees (SPAR)

October 13, 2022 ?Meeting Notes

• ?Intros: Sharon Hay (new co-chair) with Gail Olyha
• Regional SPAR Liaisons: Bob Rodda, Lincoln Johnson, Gail Sutton, Mary Connelly
• Everyone else: Dana Lee Haines, Carl Stiles, Rob Rouzer, Leyla Hawkins, Neil Gerard, Jane Stachowiak,…

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