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Dear Colleagues,I am writing to share an update about the university's sick leave conversion program.Like many institutions, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is taking a close look at all of our programs and practices in light of current financial realities. As we do this work, we remain firmly committed to our people, and to preserving meaningful benefits and flexibility for our employees wherever we can.In that spirit, we are glad to share that the ability to convert eligible sick leave to personal leave is not changing. Accordingly, consistent with 6-11.2 Administrative Policy Regarding Conversion of Sick Leave,...

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music has selected Alex Stephenson, Ph.D., as the winner and commissioned composer of the fourth annual 2026 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.  Stephenson was chosen from a pool of 76 applicants and will receive a $14,000 commission to compose a 15- to 20-minute work for flute, saxophone, piano, percussion and cello. The work is scheduled to receive its premiere at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in fall 2027, performed by Glauser School of Music faculty. He also will attend the premiere and participate in related activities, such as a lecture or master...