Update from Stacey

Thank you to the folks who have stopped by my drop-in hours or signed up for a coffee meeting with me. I have really enjoyed getting to know people better and discussing your concerns and ideas for the future. I want to encourage you to drop in, especially if we have not had a chance to connect in a small group or individual setting before. If you would prefer a dedicated 1:1 meeting about a particular topic, please reach out to asrcentral@umn.edu for scheduling assistance.

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Update from Stacey

It was delightful to see so many of you at the ASR Picnic and staff event! I wish I had been able to speak with every single one of you, which brings me to one of the items I discussed during my update: How can I better connect with ASR staff?

We don’t have all of the logistics pinned down quite yet, but I will soon be hosting regular “office hours” and time slots for coffee/tea chats. Our amazing ASR Central folks are going to help with a schedule that provides both Zoom and in-person formats. The time slots will also rotate, so it won’t conflict with the same recurring meetings for folks. I am looking forward to trying something new!