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Area Representative (AR) Spotlight

Gerlind Kiupel   What is your job title? Systems Engineer III   What area of campus and department do you work in? East campus, FRIB   How long have you been at MSU? Since October 2009, approaching 10 years   … Continue reading

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Know Your Contract

Professional Development Funds – Use it or Lose it!   You may not be thinking about the 2019-2020 academic year yet; however, if you have any remaining Professional Development money – it needs to be used before the next academic … Continue reading

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APA Union Conference Proposal Submission Protocol

In recent years, there has been increased involvement and activism among APA members. This engagement has occurred both on campus at local APA convenings as well as participating at trainings sponsored by our state and national affiliate unions, the Michigan … Continue reading

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55th Annual MEA/MAEA Art Purchase Exhibit

APA members are invited to submit works of art for the 55th Annual MEA/Michigan Art Education Association Art Acquisitions Purchase Exhibition. The Michigan Education Association (MEA) and the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) are proud to announce their annual juried … Continue reading

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MSU College of Law to Fully Integrate with the University

You may not know that the Michigan State University College of Law is a private school housed on the MSU campus. However, that is about to change as the MSU Board of Trustees voted in October to fully integrate the … Continue reading

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Area Representative (AR) Spotlight – Jared Andrews

What is your job title? Industrial Hygienist What area of campus, building and department do you work in? I work on North campus on the first floor of Giltner Hall, the big building just north of the auditorium. I work … Continue reading

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Dependent Scholarships

Dependents of APA and Michigan Education Association (MEA) members in good standing can apply to receive a 2019 MEA scholarship. Since APA members are part of the MEA, please encourage any dependents to apply if they will be attending college … Continue reading

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Did You Know

As part of the Joint Health Care Coalition, APA is committed to helping members keep health care costs down and Melanie Waltz, APA UniServ Director will be including a new column in the newsletter to pass along tips and share … Continue reading

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