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Caleb Eubanks on Pride Celebrations and Being Your Authentic Self
Set against this national climate, the parades, workshops, celebrations, and memorials that make up Pride Month 2022 provide an opportunity not only to recognize the contributions of LTBTQIA+ people, but to continue a longtime push for inclusivity.
Get to Know Abigail Garcia, ACUI’s 2022 Marsha Herman-Betzen Intern
ACUI is excited to introduce this year’s MHB intern, Abigail Garcia, a first-year student in the M.Ed. higher education program at the University of Houston who is also the marketing instructional assistant at the UH Student Centers.
Closing the Gap: Where are they Now?
This month we feature Denee Jenkins, executive assistant to the president at SUNY–Old Westbury, who was a member of the 2021 Closing the Gap cohort. At the time Jenkins was student union building operations and event manager, and the interim assistant director of the center for leadership and involvement at SUNY–Old Westbury.
Celebrate Past, Honor the Future with Union Milestones
Whether you’re commemorating a first anniversary, 10 years, or even 100-plus years serving student communities, these celebrations provide opportunities to reflect on success, express appreciation, highlight uniqueness, and fuel future growth.
Closing the Gap: Where Are They Now … with Anthony Roberson
With the announcement of ACUI’s third annual cohort of its Closing the Gap career advancement program, it seems a perfect time to begin hearing from the program’s past participants. This month we feature Anthony Roberson, associate director of operations at California State University–San Bernardino, member of the inaugural 2020 cohort.
Moving On Up: The Benefits of Career Ladders for Volunteers and Student Unions
Career ladders provide individuals with a golden opportunity to build skills, competencies, and bridges to future jobs. We spoke with Stacey Givens, director of ACUI’s Strategic Initiatives and senior diversity office, about her personal experience reaping the benefits of career ladders — as well as tips for building them.
Sacramento State Wins Best in Show in ACUI’s ‘Steal This Idea’
Steal this Idea 2022 Best in Show winner Erin Umipeg united watercolor, splattered multimedia ink, pen, marker, a digital graphic pattern, acrylic paint, pastel, and photography, converting pieces into digital forms as needed.
Giving Your Campus Commemoration Event Staying Power
Social events that can be tagged to a specific commemoration, historic event, or designation can amplify cultural heritage, support employee and student affinity groups, and identify existing alienation experiences. These events can bring to light global perspectives, and sometimes, historical inequities. They can also become steppingstones for creating alliances and collaborations that may last for generations.