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Nominations Sought for Presidential Diversity Awards The nomination deadline is Nov. 16 for the first Presidential Diversity Awards, which highlight exemplary contributions to the University's diversity and inclusion efforts. The awards will recognize faculty, staff, students, units, departments, or teams who have demonstrated leadership in recruitment and retention efforts, teaching, research, multicultural programming, cultural competency, community outreach activities, or other initiatives that promote diversity or inclusion.
Nomination materials are available online.

Grant Program Supports Faculty Development in Medical Education
The Office of the Associate Dean for Faculty Development—Medical Education announces a new pilot grant program to support faculty development in medical education at all levels. Faculty development grants are awards given to faculty (senior instructor through the associate professor levels). The project can address issues related to teaching, assessment, program development, or professional development. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, Nov. 16. For more information, e-mail Andria Mutrie or call 276-3782.

African American Network Fall Festival Social Networking Event The African American Network (AAN) held its Fall Festival Social Networking meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Mood Makers Bookstore in Village Gate Square. The event was open to faculty, staff, and students.  The primary activity was the formal introduction of the 2009- 2010 AAN Board Members.  From left to right they are:  Ean Swinton (Membership Chair), Michelle Perdue (Activities/Events Chair),   Cathy Thomas (Co-Chair) and Thomas Crews (Co-Chair).

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