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- Jan. 12, 2026
- Jan. 26, 2026
- Feb. 9, 2026
- Feb. 23, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 6, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 4, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 1, 2026
- July 6, 2026
News
Nov 10, 2025
11.10.25
Happy Monday,
Thank you to everyone who attended SECA Bingo. Together, we raised $1,116 for Compass for Kids, a record-breaking total that...
Nov 03, 2025
11.3.25
Dear Colleagues:
As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about...
Oct 27, 2025
10.27.25
Happy Monday,
I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention,...
Oct 24, 2025
If you could not attend our Fall Employee Information Session last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium, the Office of Electronic Media has...
Oct 13, 2025
10.13.25
It’s finally starting to feel like fall! And with that, I invite you to join me for the Fall Employee Information Session from 3–4:30 p.m. on Oct...
Sep 29, 2025
9.29.25
I want to thank Student Affairs and the Homecoming Committee for putting together a fantastic homecoming. I enjoyed watching the soccer and...