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2024 Region II Conference | University of Texas–San Antonio
November 8-10, 2024

Resilient Rivers: Navigating Challenge & Embracing Change

Registration
Call for Sessions
Schedule
travel

Registration

Register Now
Regular (through October 10)
  • Professional Member: $285
  • Professional Nonmember: $360
  • Student Member: $225
  • Student Nonmember: $300
  • Retiree: $250
  • One-Day Member: $150
  • One-Day Nonmember: $200
Late (October 11–31)
  • Professional Member: $335
  • Professional Nonmember: $410
  • Student Member: $275
  • Student Nonmember: $350
  • Retiree: $250
  • One-Day Member: $200
  • One-Day Nonmember: $250

Call for Sessions

We are specifically looking for flash sessions and sessions on the following topics:

  • Accessible Campus Services in the Student Center/Union
  • Campus Safety
  • Mental Health and Student Wellness
  • Placemaking
  • Exploring the Role of Student Unions in Online Learning Environments
Submit Proposal

Schedule

Keynote
Eddie Vega, San Antonio Poet Laureate

Eddie Vega is a poet, storyteller, spoken word artist, and educator. The author of Chicharra Chorus (FlowerSong Press, 2019) and Somos Nopales (FlowerSong Press, 2024), his poetry also appears along the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park. He is the editor of Asina is How We Talk, a collection of Tejano poetry. A Macondo Workshop Fellow, Vega directs the Mouth Dakota Poetry Project and currently serves as the 7th Poet Laureate of San Antonio.

Keynote
Dr. Paige Haber-Curran, Texas State University

Paige Haber-Curran, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) is professor and program coordinator for the Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s program at Texas State University. In 2018 she served as a Fulbright Scholar in Austria. Paige’s research and scholarly work focuses on college student leadership development, gender and leadership, emotionally intelligent leadership, and effective teaching pedagogy. She authored and edited 5 books including Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students, which is the focus of her session at the ACUI Region II Conference.

Schedule

Friday, November 8
  • 11:00 a.m.–6 p.m. – Registration, Presenter Check-In, Silent Auction/Steal This Idea/Dollar Store Drop Off
  • 12–1:00 p.m. – Student Union Tours
  • 1–1:30 p.m. – Rec Center Tour
  • 1:30–2 p.m. – Rec Center Tour
  • 1–2:15 p.m. – Student Union Tours
  • 2:30–3 p.m. – Newcomer Session – Undergraduates
  • 2:30–3 p.m. – Newcomer Session – Graduate Students & Professionals
  • 3:05–4:20 p.m. –  Conference Welcome
  • 4:30–5:00 p.m. – Ed Session Block 1- Flash Sessions
  • 5:10–6:00 p.m. – Ed Session Block 2 – Student Social
  • 6:10–6:40 p.m. – Ed Session Block 3 – Flash Sessions
  • 6:45–8:00 p.m. – Opening Dinner With the Poet
  • 8:00 p.m. – Silent Auction closes for the day
  • 8–10:00 p.m. – Fundraiser Singo!
Saturday, November 9
  • 7:30–8:15 a.m. – Zumba with Nikki
  • 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – Conference Concierge Open
  • 8:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m. – Silent Auction, Dollar Store, Steal this Idea Open
  • 9–9:50 a.m. – Ed Session Block 4
  • 10–10:50 a.m. – Ed Session Block 5
  • 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Keynote: Dr. Paige Haber-Curran
  • 12–1:15 p.m. – Lunch, Silent Auction, Dollar Store, Steal this Idea
  • 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. – Service Project: Building food kits
  • 2:15–3:15 p.m. – Ed Session Block 6
  • 3:25 p.m.–4:15 p.m. – Round Table Discussion
  • 4:15–5:30 p.m. – Break
  • 5:30–6:15 p.m. – Region II Reception – Staff & Student Attendees
  • 6:15 p.m. – Silent Auction Closes
  • 6:15–7:45 p.m. – Dinner & Awards and Recognition
  • 8–9:00 p.m. – Gameroom Evening Social – Poker Tournament
Sunday, November 10
  • 9–9:50 a.m. – Ed Session Block 7
  • 10–10:40 a.m. – Brunch
  • 10:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Closing Belonging Panel

Steal this Idea

Region II will host a graphics competition at the conference. For the full guidelines and more information, please CLICK HERE. Staff and Students are encouraged to submit items in the following categories:

  • Brochures: Bi-fold or tri-fold brochures eligible. Includes information about offices, programs, etc.
  • Calendars/schedules: multi or single page
  • Digital campaigns: website, social media, etc. Must print a display of the campaign.
  • Logo/brand identity: printed copies of logos/branding materials
  • Miscellaneous: Items such as window displays, decorations, giveaways, etc.
    • Submissions can be made in the form of a printed picture or by bringing in the promotional item.
  • Multi-page publications: magazines, annual reports, etc.
  • Posters: 11×17 or smaller
  • Promotional campaigns: includes several items for promotion of the same thing
    • Needs to be displayed all together such as on poster board or digital collage.
  • T-shirt/item of clothing: Must be displayed on a poster board.

To submit items digitally prior to the conference, please use this form or email Andrea Marquez at [email protected]. Digital submissions are due by noon on November 5, 2024.

Travel and Lodging

Hotel

Aloft – San Antonio UTSA Area
5630 UTSA Boulevard San Antonio, Texas 78249
Reserve here

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio near La Cantera Parkway (FULL)
15806 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
210-696-0800

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

2024 Conference Planning Team

Cortney Goff
2025 Conference Chair
Missouri State University

Mikey Bullock
2024 Conference Chair
Sam Houston State University

Kat Masters
Regional Director
Texas State University

Andrea Marquez
Communications Chair
University of North Texas

Jenna Schuster
Ed Sessions Chair
University of North Texas

Kevin Horton
Ed Sessions Chair
University of Texas at San Antonio

Bobbi Washechek
Professional/ Student Member Experience Chair
University of Kansas

Jessica Kemmerling
Registration Chair
Sam Houston State University

Vacant
Inclusivity Coordinator

Kenny Grizzelle
Host Site Chair
University of Texas at San Antonio

Edna Zambrano
Keynotes and Panels
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Deion Robbins
Fundraising and Sponsorships
Texas State University

Erin Kolar
Student Member
University of Texas San Antonio

Savitra Dow
Central Office Liaison
ACUI