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What’s Happening in Region VIII
Upcoming Regional Events
The Info Desk
Region VIII is excited to bring back our podcast for a second season! Together we will discuss relatable and interesting content on all things Higher Education. The podcast will also highlight exciting elements being brought to the regional conference. Want to send feedback or have a topic you’d like to discuss? Email Jessie Santer at [email protected].
EPISODE LISTING
- Episode One: Meet the Regional Leadership Team
- Episode Two: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Summer!
- Episode Three: ACUI Educational Sessions
- Episode Four: Hustles & Hobbies
- Episode Five: Social Justice
- Episode Six: Flexibility in the Workplace
- Episode Seven: From Across the Pond
- Episode Eight: Living the Retired Life
SEASON 2 IS NOW UNDERWAY!
- Episode One: Episode One: Reuniting in Lowell
- Episode Two: Giving and Gaining
Regional Conference
This year’s 2024 Regional Conference will be hosted at UMass Boston from Nov. 22-23rd.
Awards and Scholarships
Region VIII offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.
Volunteer
Looking for a great way to volunteer while building connections with your peers from across the region? ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer, including as regional director, roles on the Regional Leadership Team, or workings to plan the Regional Conference.
Currently, Region VIII is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Note: The submission process is updated this year through our new membership platform—which means applications can autofill with your profile information, be saved as pending for edits until you officially submit, and be stored for your future access. In order to submit an application, you will need to create an account login, if you don’t already have one.
Other Opportunities
Our region is offering the opportunity to volunteer on an episodic basis. This means if you are interested in volunteering with Region VIII but cannot commit to a long-term volunteer role, complete the ACUI Region VIII Volunteer Interest Form linked below and you will be contacted by the volunteer coordinator to help when we need volunteers for a short-term project. Episodic volunteer opportunities are open to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. Led by the volunteer coordinator, these volunteers may be called upon to help with drive-in workshops, awards and scholarship selection committees, educational session program reviewing, or other educational programs. These episodic opportunities will have expectations, but no official requirements in terms of time or attendance.
To join one of the teams listed below, please complete the Episodic Interest Application. The Region VIII Volunteer Coordinator will review your application and be in contact regarding this volunteer opportunity and connect you to the appropriate Regional Leadership Team member based on your interest.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Adam Dunbar
University of Massachusetts–Lowell
[email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mike Makoski
Smith College
[email protected]
EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR
Michael Wigg
University of Westminster
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Podge Sheehan
Dublin City University
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Vacant
2024 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Jose Reyes
UMass Boston
[email protected]
2025 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Lina Balcom
University of Vermont
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Vacant
RECOGNITION COORDINATOR
Tiffany Moffo Simpson
University of Connecticut
[email protected]
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
Vacant
INCLUSIVITY COORDINATOR
Isaac Barber
University of Connecticut
[email protected]
STUDENT MEMBER
Ovoke Adams Adamatie
University of West Scotland
[email protected]