Category Archives: Newsletter

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 →

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 →

What is your job title? Program Coordinator   What area of campus, building and department do you work in? Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, College of Social Science, North Campus, Berkey Hall   How long have you been … Continue reading →

We saw some new APA faces at the September 28th event when the MSU Volleyball team took on the Nittany Lions of Penn State.    This event was free to APA members and it was nice to see families in attendance. … Continue reading →

The CBE and Membership Committees would like your input as we look at future event planning.  Since we have a culturally, professionally and personally diverse membership base, we have typically offered a variety of events focusing on three different areas: … Continue reading →

Democratic candidates Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay won election to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees having edged out their Republican counterparts Mike Miller and Dave Dutch. Scott and Tebay will replace Republican trustees Mitch Lyons and Board Chair Brian Breslin who … Continue reading →

Trivia This month’s question: Where on campus can you find this sculpture?   Email your answer to Sue Brandt at [email protected] by December 14, 2018.  Limit of one guess per person.  Two members who correctly answer will be randomly drawn … Continue reading →

As an APA, you are automatically part of the National Educational Association (NEA). One of the benefits of the NEA is the complimentary life insurance. Trusted protection for your family. All at no cost to you.     The complimentary … Continue reading →