SPARK—Scholars Promoting Access, Representation, and Knowledge
SPARK (Scholars Promoting Access, Representation, and Knowledge) provides a welcoming and safe space for students who don’t always feel reflected or supported on campus or have faced or experienced social, economic, and historical challenges. The mission of the group is to bring doctoral and MFA students together and promote a sense of community through resource and information sharing and access to mentorship and networks that positively impact educational and career outcomes.
To join SPARK meetings or its listserv, contact Ms. Amy Ayres or Dr. Millie Rivera. They will send you the links for the meetings and add you to the listserv (if you so desire).
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