RSVP to Upcoming NAASS Webinars

• Don't forget to RSVP to upcoming NAASS Webinars, including a discussion tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 28 which will be an overview of the Virtual Summit and insights on how to market your summer programs on the Summer Study in the USA Search Tool.
• RSVP to both webinars via this Google form - members who RSVP will receive a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the webinar. 

Register for Virtual Summit Today!  

• Now is the time to register for the upcoming NAASS Virtual Summit, held Nov. 8-12, 2021. 
• The Conference Program and Planning Committee is pleased to announce Summit's closing keynote speaker, Josephine “Joey” Volpe, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. The discussion will feature topics on leadership and professional development within higher education. 
• Additional Summit highlights include opening keynote speaker, Jim Shelton (Former Deputy Secretary of Education), daily main sessions focused on a global topic along with break-out discussions to dive deeper with other participants, and working group sessions to meet and collaborate with colleagues on topics that matter to you.
• For more details, check out the overview of the Summit schedule and register.

NAASS Summit: One Cool Thing Campaign

• There's still time to submit your 'One Cool Thing' video for Virtual Summit!
• Check out this brief video from NAASS member Jewel Cash (Boston University) describing what this campaign is about. All videos can be submitted via this Google form. 
• Summit attendees are encouraged to submit up to a five-minute video highlighting their institution’s accomplishments and special initiatives. Videos will be published on the NAASS website and social media platforms.
  

Nominate a NAASS Member for an Award

• Each year at our annual gathering, NAASS recognizes outstanding members through the Honorary Life Member Award and the Distinguished Service Award.
• Submit a nomination on behalf of another NAASS member for each award here by Friday, Oct. 29 @ 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time - a space has been created on the submission form to provide a statement of reasoning behind your nomination.  
• For more information about each award and the criteria for nominees, click here and here. 

Communication from the NAASS Executive Committee

• Keep an eye out for an email from the NAASS Executive Committee (EC) which will provide an overview of proposed changes to the bylaws for the NAASS leadership structure. 
• The email will be sent to all members tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 28. 

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