August 18, 2023—The SAA Foundation Board awards grants that meet the mission and goals of the Foundation and/or SAA's strategic planning priorities. This year, the Foundation awarded seven projects a total of $29,799 in grant funds. The projects are:

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August 16—The Society of American Archivists stands in solidarity with the American Library Association (ALA), Emily Drabinski, faculty of the University of California Los Angeles, and others in denouncing the Montana State Library Commission (Commission) on their vote to withdraw from the ALA based on the election of Emily Drabinski as their President.

If You Attended  . . .

August 9—At its July 26, 2023, hybrid meeting in Washington, DC, the SAA Council: 

A recording of this event is now available here.

August 3, 2023—The SAA Foundation is excited to welcome its new and returning board members! The following individuals have been selected to serve:

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July 21, 2023—On Monday, July 17, SAA executive director Jacqualine Price Osafo attended the presentation of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the White House in Washington, DC.