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October 2022 Newsletter

Editor's Corner 

   Heather Rosinbum

   Associate Director, Eligibility & Awarding

   University of Arizona

   WASFAA Communications Chair

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to your fall! I know things in Tucson have gotten cool fast. I have my sweater on and had my first pumpkin flavored beverage this week.

This newsletter is a big one filled with lots of great information about upcoming trainings and events taking place this fall.  

Please don't forget that you may also view all these articles on our website within the News Archive found here. If you have any information you would like to share with membership or have questions, do not hesitate to reach out at communications@wasfaa.org.

A Message from our President

Nicole McMillian

Director of Financial Aid 

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

It’s been a rough month in Idaho, two stories have made national news. Two stories from really small towns that mourn the victims they have lost. It isn’t a new or unexpected story, but the size of the communities these are coming out of is unexpected. While not new or unexpected, students and colleagues experience this every day. Your community shapes you in ways you may never even realize, the stories, trivia, facts, and history you know are unique. 

My Time at the MASFAA Conference: Lessons Learned from a Regional Conference Exchange

Our 22-23 WASFAA President Elect, Amanda Cornelius recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Diamond Anniversary Conference as a part of the regional conference exchange program! 

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Remaining WASFAA Fall Training Sessions

We still have a variety of wonderful training sessions available for you to attend this fall! 

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NASFAA Still Accepting Applications for the Diversity Leadership Program!

The 2022-23 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Diversity Leadership Program Applications are now open. 

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET Monday, October 31, 2022. (https://www.nasfaa.org/DLP)

Learn More

MLI Deadline to Register is October 28th! 

A reminder that the deadline to register for the 2022 WASFAA Management and Leadership is this Friday, October 28th.

Learn More and Register Today

Tell Me Something Good!

I got married on October 8th to my partner of 10 years, Austin. We got married in Portland and plan to honeymoon in Hawaii next March (when the gloominess of the Pacific Northwest is at it’s max and we will want some sun). 

Greg Kerr

WASFAA Fund Development Chair

ECMC

Congratulations to Greg and Austin!!!

Do you have something exciting to share with WASFAA members? We would love the opportunity to celebrate with you! Send submissions to our Communications Chair at communications@wasfaa.org.

Meet your EC: WASFAA Training 

Read a message from our WASFAA Training Chair, Aurie Clifford. 

Meet Aurie!

Job Postings

Looking for a new position, or want to inspire a friend to become the newest member of the WASFAA family? 

Review Postings

Save the Date:

Executive Council Meeting

November 17th-18th

Did you know that all WASFAA members are invited to attend WASFAA Executive Council meetings? The next EC meeting is taking place in Long Beach, CA on November 17th-18th. More information and an agenda coming soon!

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