NAFSA Region VI Summer 2017 Newsletter NAFSAsummer2017 | Page 9

Knowledge Community Mentors NAFSAns tend to be a lovely and collegial bunch, but this year a number of volunteers have stepped forward to act more overtly as mentors to the participants in the Case Study Conundrum and generally to newcomers in the field. These volunteers can be identified by a MENTOR ribbon and will be introduced at the receptions mentioned above. Academy for International Education Is the Academy right for you? The regional conference is an excellent way for you to learn more about this year-long professional development opportunity: meet the coach and past Academy trainees, and find out more about the benefits of joining a cohort. Applications for the next cycle are due in December, so come ready to find out more! Poster Fair The 2nd annual Regional Poster Fair will be held on Monday, October 15th during one of the coffee breaks from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to learn from and share ideas with colleagues from around the region. State Breakfasts The State Breakfasts will all be held on Monday morning. We hope to see you there to learn more about what is going on locally.