Looking for a way to get connected?! Join us at our next Regional Conference to become more engaged with ACUI. Regional Conferences focus on building community, offering professional development, expanding networks, connecting with mentors, and learning skills that can translate to any career. Regional Conferences have been designed with a renewed focus on emerging professionals and students to help them connect with others, share ideas, and learn best practices.
We are excited to welcome you to Marquette University for an unforgettable ACUI Region V Conference experience.
Whether this is your first ACUI conference or you’re a longtime member of the Region V community, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow alongside colleagues who are passionate about creating vibrant campus communities. Engage in thought-provoking conversations, discover practical strategies to bring back to your institution, and leave feeling energized by the collective wisdom and support of your professional network.
When we gather with purpose, we strengthen our campuses, our profession, and one another. We can’t wait to welcome you to Milwaukee as we gather to learn, connect, and thrive—together.
Registration
Regular (Through October 19)
- Professional Member: $335
- Professional Nonmember: $435
- Student Member: $225
- Student Nonmember: $325
- Retiree: $280
- Member One-Day Registration: $175
- Nonmember One-Day Registration: $225
Late (After October 19)
- Professional Member: $385
- Professional Nonmember: $485
- Student Member: $285
- Student Nonmember: $385
- Retiree: $330
- Member One-Day Registration: $225
- Nonmember One-Day Registration: $275
Educational Sessions
We invite students and professional staff from all areas of expertise, leadership levels, regions, and roles within ACUI to submit an educational session proposal by Wednesday, August 17.
Call for Submissions
We welcome submissions of all topics that relate to ACUI’s core competencies and our work as college union and student activities professionals. However, as you consider your proposal for our regional conference, here are some areas that our members are asking for sessions in:
- Supervision
- Assessment/Evaluation/Research
- Event management
- Facility management
- Budget management & Funding Sources
- Marketing
- Navigating Change
- Social Justice
- Strategic Planning
- Student Learning
Your voice is important as our profession learns together. We hope you’ll join us by presenting a session at the Region V Conference and use the themes to help you create your session submission.
Tentative Schedule
Sunday, November 15
- Noon–4 p.m. – Preconference Events
- 2–4 p.m. – Registration Open
- 4 p.m – Conference Welcome
& All-Conference Session - 5:30 p.m. – Educational Session Block
- 6:30 p.m. – Silent Auction Open
- 6:30 p.m. – Group Dinner (on site)
- 7:30 p.m. – First Night Social
Monday, November 16
- 7:30–8:30 a.m. – Coffee Corner
- 8:30–9:30 a.m. – Educational Session Block
- 9:30–10:30 a.m. – Educational Session Block
- 10:30–11:45 a.m. – Speed Networking
- Noon – Group Lunch (on site)
- 1:15–2:15 p.m. – Educational Session Block
- 2:30–6 p.m. – Adventures/Experiences
- Dinner On Your Own
Tuesday, November 17
- 9–10 a.m. – Educational Session Block
- 10 am. – Silent Auction Closes
- 10 a.m.–Noon – Closing Brunch with All-Conference Session and Award Presentation
Travel & Lodging
Hotel Options
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
139 East Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rate: $189/night
Deadline: October 26
DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
611 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rate: $189/night
Deadline: October 23
Conference Planning Team
Erin McCollum
2026 Conference Coordinator
Iowa State University
erinmcc@iastate.edu
Dan Abbott
University of Wisconsin–Steven’s Point
dabbott@uwsp.edu
Krystal Hakes
University of Wisconsin–Madison
khakes@wisc.edu
Abigail V Gnewikow
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
gnewikowa@uwplatt.edu
Michael Herz
University of Nebraska
mherz3@nebraska.edu
Todd Peters
North Dakota State University
todd.peters@ndsu.edu
Zack Kohlwey
Host Campus Coordinator
Marquette University
zachary.kohlwey@marquette.edu
Elise Grabowska
University of Minnesota Morris
egrabow@morris.umn.edu
Linda Luk
Northwestern University
Linda@northwestern.edu
Grace Bosquez
University of Minnesota Morris
bosqu016@morris.umn.edu
Justin Rudisille
ACUI Central Office Liaison
jrudisille@acui.org
Stay up to date with the latest conference updates through our regional social media channels!
Request approval to attend the ACUI Region V Conference with this justification letter template. It highlights the benefits of attendance, from professional growth to institutional impact, empowering you to build a strong case for your request.