Kira Kiko Lian provides an October monthly summary. She has received a new laptop allowing her to work remotely and have more productive office hours. She has created list-serves for transform faculty, students, and general interests. Transform faculty member Claudia Geist recently published an article in policyforum.net titled "A Taxable Luxury? Why feminine hygiene products should be exempt from sales tax". Three new faculty positions in Pacific Island Studies, American Indian Studies, and African American Studies have been posted with over 100 applications submitted. Kira has also been planning for an upcoming intellectual launch event including a distinguished lecture and follow-up seminars and luncheons.

1. October Monthly Summary
Kira Kiko Lian - k.lian@utah.edu - 801-581-5140
Electronic Advancements
I've recently received a new laptop, with which I
can now work remotely, providing me the
opportunity for more productive office hours and
work from home.
I've created list-serves for transform faculty,
students, and a general interest list. Email me to
requests additions.
Transform Faculty Publishing
"A Taxable Luxury? Why feminine hygiene
products should be exempt from sales tax"
Transform's Claudia Geist recently published this
article in policyforum.net. CLICK here to read!
I've jumped on the OED bandwagon and began
using slack, a teamwork app that streamlines
communication and increases my efficiency. I've
also integrated this with software that limits my
social media time, and task timelines that function
with my outlook.
Transform Faculty Publishing
"A Taxable Luxury? Why feminine hygiene
products should be exempt from sales tax"
Transform Prospective Hires
3 new faculty positions have been posted, Pacific
Island Studies is underway, and the applications
for American Indian Studies and African
American Studies are advertised to have been
under review by November 1st.
All together for these 3 positions, over 100
applications have been submitted!
Transform Executive Committee
October
Committee Involvement
Undergraduate Academic
Advising Committee (UAAC)
Transform Teaching &
Curriculum Committee
October
Special Projects
For the better part of October I've
been inviting and planning for
our intellectual launch: the
distinguished lecture and it's
follow-up events from seminars
to luncheons.
Know anyone who you think
should be getting these
summaries? Have them email me
and I'll make sure they do.