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<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">ALVSCE Staff Council News Flash</span></strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The
<a href="https://compass.arizona.edu/content/alvsce-staff-council">ALVSCE Staff Council</a> is a group of dedicated staff members working to support and advocate for all staff and post-docs across the Division. As members of the ALVSCE Staff Council, we aim
to represent the interests of all staff within the ALVSCE division by advocating with executive leaders, promoting greater awareness of initiatives throughout the division, and sharing engaging and professional development events for staff to elevate their
expertise and connect with others across the college.<br>
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Here's what's coming up—we hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h3><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Upcoming Events</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Host Your Own Potluck for ALVSCE Potluck Day</span></b></em><br>
<i>April 28 | Anytime | Anywhere</i><br>
Gather your team and host a potluck to build community in your unit! If you love food, consider joining the
<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BVXjXo7rKUmTfWRd9QEyiGfOQcKQrvBHpvZU-nGsHZ5URjJKUjc5WlhRWFhWR0cwTUk0N0xFM1VJRiQlQCN0PWcu">
ALVSCE Foodies teams chat.</a>.<em><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-style:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Social Hour After Crossroads Conference</span></b></em><br>
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">June 17</span></i></strong><i> | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m. | Cork & Craft Student Union</i><br>
This is a great opportunity for staff to get together, share information, and ask questions in an informal setting.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8DCsIpeA2TMP49h1Ab1fO0aQnYTIAoj3bhqo4g-oSzgQjLg/viewform?usp=dialog">
RSVP</a><em><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-style:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Save the Date for Zoom Yoga</span></b></em><i><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">June 17</span></strong> | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m. | Zoom</i><br>
Take a break and recharge with a quick, 30-minute Zoom yoga session provided by Sheila Kressler-Crowley, Director of the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing.
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<h3><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Professional Development</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Crossroads Conference</span></b></em><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">May 12 | 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. | Student Union</span></em><br>
ALVSCE will award up to five scholarships for those who would like to attend, but their units may not have the funds for registration. If you are interested in a scholarship, please email the Staff Council at
<a href="mailto:ALVSCE-Staff-Council@arizona.edu">ALVSCE-Staff-Council@arizona.edu</a>.<br>
To register for the conference, please go to this link: <a href="https://www.staffcouncil.arizona.edu/events/2025-crossroads-conference">
Registration</a><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#467886;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></u></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">You’ve Got Style: Reflecting on and Refining Your Writing Style</span></strong><br>
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">May 29 | 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. | Online</span></i></strong><br>
This free, public webinar will help you explore and elevate your writing style. Certificates of participation available upon request.<br>
<a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/KRf4T4nfQIOz5KEWLiJjSw#/registration">Registration</a><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Virtual Writing Retreat: Mindfulness as a Writing Tool</span></strong><br>
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">June 24 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Online</span></i></strong><br>
This session is open to postdocs, staff, and faculty across institutions. Free for UArizona personnel; $70 for non-UArizona attendees. Certificates of participation available upon request.<br>
<a href="https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3XjATwGdGQgB606">Registration</a><em><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-style:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Staff Council Self-Nominations Open</span></b></em><i><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Coming in June</span></strong></i><br>
Interested in shaping the future of our division? Consider nominating yourself to serve on the ALVSCE Staff Council for FY26. As a member, you’ll play a key role in shared governance and representing staff interests. Details to come.<o:p></o:p></p>
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