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JESSICA MYLYMUK Associate Director - Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education Publication Creative Work/Exhibition

Honor, Appointment, and/or Other Recognition $ In collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jessica organized on campus a Conference for Holocaust Education Centers that drew educators from throughout southern California. Spring 2022 allowed us once again to host our contest awards ceremony on campus. In its 23rd year, the Holocaust Art & Writing Contest drew the most registered national and international schools in the history of the contest—from as far away as Warsaw, Poland and Johannesburg, South Africa. The extraordinary Conference Presentation Roundtable Discussion Podcast Grant Award success of the contest is a tribute to Jessica’s vision and hard work and her building of relationships with educators around the world. Not only do the contest and lecture series expand the reputation of the Rodgers Center, they also serve as a powerful recruiting tool for the university.

JEANIE RANDAZZO Art Department Manager Publication Creative Work/Exhibition

Honor, Appointment, and/or Other Recognition $ Provided exceptional support to our incoming and current art students. Jeanie works tirelessly to ensure each student is heard, seen, and taken care of. This level of dedication is commendable. In addition, Jeanie continues her amazing work as a mentor at the office of Cross-Cultural Centre & Civic Engagement Initiatives. A special thank you also goes to Jeanie for her teamwork and dedication to the Graphic Design faculty search and for supporting the Art Department during a challenging temporary relocation move. What a year! Thank you, Jeanie. Conference Presentation Roundtable Discussion Podcast Grant Award

FIONA SHEN Director, Escalette Permanent Art Collection Publication Creative Work/Exhibition

Honor, Appointment, and/or Other Recognition and successfully executed a plan to acquire works by indigenous and female artists to further diversify Escalette Permanent Art Collection holdings. Through her own initiatives and collaborations with faculty, she expanded student experimental learning opportunities in curation, tour-giving, art purchasing, and podcasting. Conference Presentation Roundtable Discussion Podcast $ Fiona beautifully integrated her first-year foundation course into the college’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation program, resulting in a student- curated exhibit on environmental justice on the first floor of Roosevelt Hall. She continued to expand the collection’s reach by installing works throughout campus, Grant Award

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