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PhD Student at ASU | VP DCTC | Graduate College Enrichment Fellow | Higher Education | Queer & Trans Equity and Liberation 🏳️‍🌈 | #Highered #Queer
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Please share with those who are interested in joining the conversation on #queerjoy
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🌈 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS TOMORROW!! 🌈
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🌈 The deadline for nominations is this week, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 🌈

Don't miss your chance to nominate yourself or an incredible practitioner, program, or research project deserving of recognition.
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✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
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🌈 The deadline for nominations is this week, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 🌈

Don't miss your chance to nominate yourself or an incredible practitioner, program, or research project deserving of recognition.
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** Please share with your networks **

✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community featuring rainbow colors from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it explains that they're making nominations more accessible with new submission formats including audio recordings, video recordings, and written submissions (as always). The text concludes with "We hope this allows for more ways to share stories of nominees and programs!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image shows "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it states "Nominate yourself or someone else for any of the following:" followed by a bulleted list of seven awards: TQPOC Conference Scholarship, Research Award, Exemplary Program Award, Intersectional Inclusion Award, Outstanding New Professional Award, Service to NASPA Award, and Service to Student Affairs Award. The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards" as the main heading, followed by "Nominations are due by October 1, 2025." Below that it states "For questions, reach out to J. Audra Williams at jawil111@asu.edu. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom.
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After completion of the study, you will receive a $49 Amazon gift card.
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Participation will involve two phases:
Phase 1: Over the course of 6 weeks, guided by prompts and reflections, capture snapshots that represent your experiences of queer joy in your graduate student life, Phase 2: A 60-90 minute interview completed within 3 weeks of the conclusion of Phase 1
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Who’s ready to capture queer joy?

Calling for queer graduate students to participate in a study exploring experiences of queer joy through snapshots.

Learn more about the study and how to participate: tinyurl.com/CaptureQueer...
Colorful research study recruitment flyer with teal background and coral red text reading "Who's ready to capture queer joy?" Main text in white on red background states "Calling for queer graduate students to participate in a study exploring experiences of queer joy through snapshots" with "queer joy" highlighted in yellow. Bottom features illustration of smiling person with yellow/orange coloring making enthusiastic gesture, with speech bubbles saying "QUEER JOY" and "I'M IN!" Decorative white stars and rainbow wave pattern along bottom. Marked as slide 1 of 3 in top right corner. Research study details flyer (slide 2 of 3) with teal background and white decorative stars. Purple section titled "Eligibility" lists three requirements in white text: be 18 years or older, self-identify as queer and/or LGBTQIA2S+, and be currently enrolled as graduate student at U.S. institution. Yellow section describes two-phase participation: Phase 1 involves 6 weeks of capturing snapshots representing queer joy experiences guided by prompts and reflections; Phase 2 is a 60-90 minute interview within 3 weeks of Phase 1 completion. Notes $49 Amazon gift card compensation upon study completion. Pink section at bottom reads "Learn more about the study here:" with URL https://tinyurl.com/CaptureQueerJoy and QR code on right side. Final slide (3 of 3) of research study flyer with teal background and white decorative stars. Large coral red section contains white text stating "If you're unsure if you meet the requirements or have additional questions, please reach out to:" followed by contact information for three researchers: J. Audra Williams, MA from Arizona State University (jawill111@asu.edu), Travis Jon Dean, MA from University of Arizona (travisdean@arizona.edu), and Antonio Duran, PhD from Arizona State University (antonio.duran@asu.edu). Small illustration of yellow hand holding purple phone appears in bottom right of red section. Yellow banner at bottom states "This study has been reviewed by the Arizona State University Institutional Review Board." Decorative rainbow wave pattern with white stars spans bottom edge.
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For questions, reach out to J. Audra Williams at [email protected]. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!
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Nominations are due by October 1, 2025 to be considered for these prestigious awards.

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
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Nominate one or more of the below awards:

- TQPOC Conference Scholarship
- Research Award
- Exemplary Program Award
- Intersectional Inclusion Award
- Outstanding New Professional Award
- Service to NASPA Award
- Service to Student Affairs Award
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We are excited to share that this awards cycle nominations will be more accessible than ever with new submission formats, which include: audio recording, video recordings, and written submissions (as always)!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
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** Please share with your networks **

✨Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!✨

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/
A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community featuring rainbow colors from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it explains that they're making nominations more accessible with new submission formats including audio recordings, video recordings, and written submissions (as always). The text concludes with "We hope this allows for more ways to share stories of nominees and programs!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image shows "2026 GSKC Awards Call for Award Nominations!" as the main heading. Below it states "Nominate yourself or someone else for any of the following:" followed by a bulleted list of seven awards: TQPOC Conference Scholarship, Research Award, Exemplary Program Award, Intersectional Inclusion Award, Outstanding New Professional Award, Service to NASPA Award, and Service to Student Affairs Award. The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom. A colorful gradient announcement from NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community with rainbow colors transitioning from orange to purple. The image displays "2026 GSKC Awards" as the main heading, followed by "Nominations are due by October 1, 2025." Below that it states "For questions, reach out to J. Audra Williams at jawil111@asu.edu. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!" The NASPA Gender & Sexuality logo appears at the bottom.
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Yes, thanks for the reminder!
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(4/4) Nominations are due by October 1, 2025.

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to J. Audra Williams at [email protected].
NASPA -
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(3/4) Nominate a program for the below award:

Exemplary Program Award: Nominate impactful programs that address Gender & Sexuality topics with creative and measurable goals. Showcase your program’s success and potential for replication!
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(2/4) We are excited to share that this awards cycle nominations will be more accessible than ever with new submission formats, which include: audio recording, video recordings, and written submissions (as always)!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(1/4) Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(4/4) Nominations are due by October 1, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize deserving individuals and programs in our community.

Nominate: naspa.secure-platform.com/awards/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to J. Audra Williams at [email protected].
NASPA -
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(3/4) Whether you or someone you know is engaging in research, nominate for:

Research Award: Up to two graduate students will receive $200 grants and recognition for their research in Gender & Sexuality topics. Share your innovative research and its impact on the field!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(2/4) We are excited to share that this awards cycle nominations will be more accessible than ever with new submission formats, which include: audio recording, video recordings, and written submissions (as always)!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(1/4) Nominations are Open: 2026 NASPA GSKC Awards!

The NASPA Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(5/5) Nominations are due by October 1, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize deserving individuals and programs in our community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to J. Audra Williams at [email protected].
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(4/5) TQPOC Conference Scholarship: Support for one graduate student member identifying as TQPOC to attend the NASPA Annual Conference, covering registration costs. Show us how this opportunity will advance your engagement with gender and sexuality issues in higher education!
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(3/5) Whether you or someone you know is engaging in research, new to the field, or a dedicated advocate in student affairs, there’s an award for you. Nominate yourself or an incredible practitioner, program or research project for one of the awards.
jaudrazona.bsky.social
(2/5) We are excited to share that this awards cycle nominations will be more accessible than ever with new submission formats, which include: audio recording, video recordings, and written submissions (as always)!
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(1/5) 🌟 Nominations are Open: NASPA GSKC Awards! 🌟

The NASPA GSKC is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2026 Awards cycle!
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(3/3) Apply to be a mentee by September 5, 2025.

Mentee Application Google Form: bit.ly/CommAdvoMentee
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