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appa u wrap-up A FANTASTIC WEEK OF LEARNING! APPA U, which was recently held in Dallas, Texas, showcased another successful professional development gathering of the Institute for Facilities Management and the Leadership Academy. Colleagues from around the globe were welcomed to learn, network, and collaborate. We are very grateful for the dedicated faculty who make these offerings such a success. A special note of thanks goes to Institute Deans: Mary Vosevich, Jay Klingel, Lynne Finn, and Don Guckert; and our Academy Faculty: Glenn Smith, Al Stoverink, Chuck Farnsworth, David Judge, Ann Jen- kins, Shawna Rowley, Matt Adams, Viron Lynch, Doug Christensen, Ana Theimer, Steve Stephens, Christina Hills, and David Cain. Throughout the week, students had opportunities to interact with experts who brought their knowledge and experiences from vast backgrounds and provided a rich environment for all attendees. With a recent record attendance of more than 450 professionals from across North America, the Virgin Islands, and Lebanon, we welcomed 100 first-time attendees, proving that APPA's popularity in the profession continues to grow! As the week drew to a close, we celebrated with graduation ceremonies for the class of February 2014 (including 68 new alumni). A big kudos to all those institutional leaders who supported the professional development of their staff! The professional development of any individual must be as customizable as the individuals themselves—and APPA is here to help everyone achieve their personal, organizational, and institutional goals. Please visit www.appa.org/training for more on all of APPA's program offerings. Suzanne Healy is APPA's director of professional development and can be reached at suzanne@appa.org. APPA U Class of February 2014 Celebrates in Dallas, TX By Suzanne Healy PHOTO BY RHONDA HOLE 50 | march/april 2014 | Facilities Manager