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Brenda Gunn
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Texan in Virginia. Libraries, archives, museums, public history. AUL at R1. First gen. r•keh.vist not r•KIVE•ist Connie always said, “if you’re waitin’ on me, you’re foolin’ around.”
An open letter from members of the SAA Fellows is up and accepting signatures from Fellows AND from memory workers and supporters of archives. This is in response to the firing of the AOTUS, but IMO not the last word to be said.
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SAA Fellows
February 13, 2025 To the General Public and Concerned Citizens: We write today to express our profound concern regarding the unprecedented dismissal of the Archivist of the United States. This action...
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February 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Just a reminder that applications for the 2025 Archives Leadership Institute are open!!
You can scan the qr code to apply or visit our website archivesleadershipinstitute.org
December 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Just 9 more days to apply to the Archives Leadership Institute at UVA! You don't want to miss being a part of the 2025 cohort, which will be the 15th cohort in ALI's history! Apply by scanning the QR code below. And reach out directly if there are any questions.
January 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
UVA Library has launched a search for the Faculty Director of the Digital Humanities Center. I'm happy to answer any questions about the Library, the working environment and living in Charlottesville. Looking forward to working with this new hire! jobs.chronicle.com/job/37757951...
Faculty Director of the Digital Humanities Center & Assoc. Prof./Prof. of Environmental Humanities - Charlottesville, Virginia job with University of Virginia | 37757951
Faculty Director of the Digital Humanities Center and Associate Professor/Professor of Environmental Humanities   The College and Graduate School o...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Big game! Sorry not sorry for putting this dog frock on Clover. Hook ‘Em !
December 1, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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#ali alumni, friends, and supporters, let me know if you’d like to be added to the Archives Leadership Institute starter pack:

go.bsky.app/M1N4roM
November 22, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Applications for the Archives Leadership Institute open today, November 13! Link to the Qualtrics application form can be accessed from the ALI website: archivesleadershipinstitute.org
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November 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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Applications for Archives Leadership 2025 open on 11/13/24. This is a great opportunity for finding community and purpose in the profession, which we need now more than ever. archivesleadershipinstitute.org
November 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM
The Archives Leadership Institute is coming to UVA Library in 2024. I’ll be working with Audra Eagle Yun, Petrina Jackson, and Steven Booth to lead ALI for the next 3 years. http://library.virginia.edu/news/2023/moving-profession-forward-uva-library-wins-grant-host-archives-leadership-institute
June 14, 2023 at 1:30 AM
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If you’re in central Virginia on June 11, come to UVA Soecial Collections for Holsinger Studio Family Day 1-4. Last chance to see the amazing Holsinger portraits exhibition.
June 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Waiting for a pup cup at the Starbucks window.
June 4, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Follow up to Holsinger family day which is a celebration of the exhibition: https://holsinger.iath.virginia.edu/exhibition.php
June 1, 2023 at 2:50 PM
If you’re in central Virginia on June 11, come to UVA Soecial Collections for Holsinger Studio Family Day 1-4. Last chance to see the amazing Holsinger portraits exhibition.
June 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Clover liked her first pup cup.
June 1, 2023 at 12:38 AM
My first post in this here bluesky is from a new acquisition at RareUva (special Collections @Virginia. A Linocut print from “Covid Year” by book artist Alice Austin who focused on seasonal plants from her garden as inspiration.
June 1, 2023 at 12:27 AM