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This week we would like to say an extra special thank you to Mandy Gettler, CASLS's Associate Director! After 18 years at CASLS, Mandy is moving on to a new position at the University of Oregon. We will miss Mandy and also wish her all the best! Mandy has performed the critical roles of grant administrator, business development and administrative coordinator, strategic communications coordinator, and mentor to many. Mandy’s care and wisdom permeate CASLS’s history and successes. For that, we are grateful! 

Here are a few of Mandy’s many accomplishments:

• Mandy received the 2014 Officer of Administration Employee of the Year Award in recognition for her leadership across campus. 
• Mandy has cultivated and facilitated various public-private partnerships, including contract negotiation and project management.
• Mandy has managed three four-year cycles of the Title VI National Foreign Language Resource Center grant (through the U.S. Department of Education).
• Mandy has managed three four-year cycles of the Oregon Chinese Flagship Program (through the National Security Education Program).

Most of all, Mandy has worked tirelessly to support CASLS’s mission and staff since starting at CASLS 18 years ago. She loves “terrible” (her words) music, mushroom hunting, animals, and hiking. She advocates for her colleagues and works continually to support their development.

As CASLS Director Julie Sykes commented, “It has truly been an honor to work alongside Mandy. CASLS has grown, changed, and adapted because of her work and the team will benefit from that for years to come. More importantly, she is a caring, thoughtful person who is truly a joy to work with. We wish her all the best for her adventure to come and will really miss her!" 

Thank you, Mandy, for your heart and dedication throughout your 18 years at CASLS!