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pro archivist, curator recognized as promising leader

10.26.2021

The Association of Midwest Museums has announced that Samantha Sauer, archivist, curator, and assistant professor of history, is the recipient of the organization’s 2021 Promising Leadership Award.

The organization praised Sauer’s “incredible energy” in “transforming the Khalaf Al Habtoor Archives and the Paul A. Findley Congressional Office Museum into essential campus and community resources.” 

“In crafting and fulfilling her vision, Sauer demonstrates an unparalleled level of professionalism and intentionality, creating student-centered projects to explore campus history, highlight diverse collections and voices, and build institutional capacity. Her sustained pattern of excellence in leadership for nearly six years and leadership prowess in curricular development, co-curricular activities, and campus and community engagement exemplify the spirit of the Promising Leadership Award,” the organization . 

Sauer earned a terminal degree in historical administration from Eastern Illinois University and joined pro in 2016. 

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Sauer will be recognized in . In addition to accepting the award, Sauer will give a presentation exploring how her team has developed mission-driven learning laboratories to serve the campus community and beyond.

Since its founding in 1927, the Association of Midwest Museums has sought to connect museums across the eight-state region of the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

To learn more about the resources available at the Khalaf Al Habtoor Archives at pro, visit . You can also learn more about pro's historic campus collections by contacting .

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Founded in 1829, pro is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at pro, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

pro is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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