| Week of March 17-21
Volume 12, Issue 6
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“The world needs different kinds of minds to work together.”
—Dr. Temple Grandin, American academic and autism spokesperson (Learn more)
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Are you familiar with the IUP Department for Disability Access and Advising (D2A2)? This department provides accommodations and services for students with disabilities, including learning, physical, hearing, vision, and psychological. IUP is committed to ensuring equal access to education and to providing a platform for the inclusion of students with disabilities.
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March is National Nutrition Month: The IUP Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) will hold its annual National Nutrition Month Crock Pot Cook-off on Wednesday, March 19, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the HUB Monongahela Room. This year’s theme is mac and cheese. For a $2 donation, you can sample the food and vote for your favorite. All proceeds will go to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.
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Staff Spotlight: Kelly Heider
Kelly is the associate vice provost for Libraries and Research Support Services. She is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging at the IUP Libraries. Through her leadership, the libraries have become an inclusive hub for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. Kelly has overseen initiatives that ensure access to underrepresented perspectives, such as the intentional curation of collections that highlight marginalized voices. Her passion for textbook affordability programs, such as the Act 101 Textbook Reserve Program (a collaboration between the IUP Libraries and the University College) and the PA GOAL Library Licensed Materials Grant, reduce financial barriers for students. Additionally, accessible services like “Get It,” residential delivery, and interlibrary loan cater to diverse needs. Kelly’s involvement in the thoughtful redesign of library spaces has resulted in the creation of group, quiet, and silent study zones within Stapleton and Stabley libraries. Special purpose rooms, such as the Children’s Reading Room, Lactation Room, Student Break Room, and new Muslim Prayer Room, have all been established under her leadership. Through displays, artwork, and outreach events, the libraries celebrate diversity while librarian-led workshops on open educational resources empower learners. Under her leadership, the library system has become a model of inclusion and accessibility. We thank you, Kelly!
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Please PARTICIPATE or SHARE as appropriate or INCLUDE in your classes. |
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- Monday, March 17: The Constitution, Executive Orders, and Separation of Powers
- Monday, March 17: Implementing Inclusive Teaching: An Interdisciplinary Hybrid Panel, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Room 216, Jane Leonard Hall, or via Zoom. Further information: lingyan@iup.edu
- Monday, March 17: Six O’Clock Series: You Have the Space to Heal
- Tuesday, March 18: Haven Clothesline Project: T-Shirt Making Workshop for Survivors and for display at Take Back the Night 2025
- Wednesday, March 19: Lunch and Learn: Diversity Peer Educators Honor Women’s History Month
- Wednesday, March 19: Empowering Women Series Workshop: “Reclaiming Strength, Empowerment, Recovery, and Redefining Body Image”
- Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20: Basket Raffle, sponsored by Her Campus IUP
- Thursday, March 20: Graduate Student Assembly Presentation of “Beyond Borders—Humanitarian Aid in Action,” 4:30–5:30 p.m., Elkin Hall Great Room or via Zoom. Further information: rdtdc@iup.edu
- Thursday, March 20: Haven Project Sign-Making Event for Take Back the Night 2025
- Friday, March 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive
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