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appa u wrap-up A PPA U, held September 7–11, 2014 in Orlando, Flori- da, showcased another successful professional develop- ment gathering of the Institute for Facilities Manage- ment 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, Shawna Rowley, Matt Adams, Viron Lynch, Doug Christensen, Ana Theimer, and Randy Ledbettter. 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. Almost 400 facilities professionals from across North America and Lebanon attended and we welcomed 64 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 September 2014 (including 70 new alumni). A big thanks to all those institutional leaders who sup- ported the professional development of their staff. The profes- sional 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 for more on all of APPA's program offerings. Corey Newman is APPA's associate director of professional de- velopment and can be reached at corey@appa.org. This is his first article for Facilities Manager. A Fantastic Week of Learning By Corey Newman PHOTOS BY RHONDA HOLE 46 | november/december 2014 | Facilities Manager PHOTOS BY RHONDA HOLE Academy Graduates Institute Graduates