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2024 Region VI Conference | November 15-17 | The Ohio State University
Reconnect
Registration
Regular (through October 15)
- Professional Member: $260
- Professional Nonmember: $300
- Student Member: $185
- Student Nonmember: $225
- Retiree: $100
Late (After October 15)
- Professional Member: $325
- Professional Nonmember: $350
- Student Member: $250
- Student Nonmember: $275
- Retiree: $100
Educational Sessions
Region VI is no longer accepting educational session submissions. The full list of education session offerings will be available soon!
Timeline
- September 10: Sessions due
- September 27: Presenters will be notified of their presentation status
- October 11: Presenters will confirm/accept presentation status
- October 31: Publish mobile guide
Schedule
Friday, November 15
- 11a.m. – Preconference Tours
- 2 p.m. – Directors Meeting
- 3 p.m. – Conference Opening and Keynote
- 4:30 p.m. – Educational Sessions
- 5:30–6 p.m. – Flash Sessions
- 6–8 p.m. – Dinner as a Region
- 8–9:30 p.m. – Region VI Social
Saturday, November 16
- 8:30 a.m. – Educational Sessions
- 9:30 a.m. – Educational Sessions
- 10:45–11:15 a.m. – Coffee Break
- 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. – Lunch & Union Unscripted: A Director’s Chat
- 1:15–1:45 p.m. – Flash Sessions
- 2–3 p.m. – Educational Sessions
- 3–4 p.m. – Educational Sessions
- 4–5 p.m. – Break
- 5–7 p.m. – Region VI Awards Dinner
- 7–9 p.m. Optional Social
Sunday, November 17
- 8–11 a.m. – Post-Conference Tours/Activities
Lower.com Field Stadium Tour
Friday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Home to the Columbus Crew, MLS soccer team, the 20,139 seat stadium in Downtown Columbus’ Astor Park sits on a 12-acre site and opened in July 2021. The state-of-the-art facility is designed as a multipurpose event venue and features a natural grass field. The tour will take you behind the scenes to show you its first-class suites that host conferences, weddings, and more. They will also cover the outdoor space that is a destination for concerts and community events. More information about the stadium can be found on its website.
VIP Ohio Stadium Tour
Friday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Go behind the scenes of the Ohio Stadium! The 66,000-seat venue was built in 1922 and has seen over 40 million fans. During this tour you will get to see all areas of the stadium including the home locker room, band center & rehearsal hall, and the recruit room. More information about the stadium can be found here.
Ohio State Campus Tour
Friday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. & Sunday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Experience the Ohio State from current students! Learn about their amazing facilities and life on campus in a tour that will take you all around campus.
Friday, November 15
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.- Welcome Session
- 5:30–6 p.m. – Flash Sessions
- Implementing Team-building in an Executive Board
- Making the Most of Your ACUI Membership
- 6–8 p.m. – Dinner as a Region
- 8–9:30 p.m. – Region VI Social- Game Night!
Saturday, November 16
- 8:30 a.m. – Educational Sessions
- 9:30 a.m. – Educational Sessions
- So You Want to Go to Grad School
- Event Hype 101: Crafting a Standout Marketing Campaign
- Student Employment Co-Curricular Learning
- 10:45–11:15 a.m. – Coffee Break
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. – Lunch and Keynote
- 1:15–1:45 p.m. – Flash Sessions
- Delegation and Guidance Through Peer Leadership
- 2–3 p.m. – Educational Sessions
- Managing Conflict in the Student Center
- 3–4 p.m. – Panel Discussion
- 4–5 p.m. – Check-In
- Community Service Initiative with Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Peer Trivia/BINGO
- 5–7 p.m. – Region VI Awards Dinner
- 7–9 p.m. – Region VI Social: Minute To Win It Competition
Keynotes
Joseph Oteng- Social Justice Educator
Joey Oteng joined the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2022 as Dean’s Fellow for Inclusive Excellence. He previously spent three years as the Assistant Director for Orientation & Transition Programs Otterbein University, and currently serves as a social justice educator through Youthful Life Works LLC. Through guided dialogue across difference, interactive workshops, and assigned introspective commitments, he seeks to help people engage in the lifelong work of social justice towards community liberation and social progress. In this keynote address, participants will use multimodal activities, discussions, and reflective spaces to dream on how they can make self-care and sustained dialogue a routine practice for reconnection, brighter communities, and hopeful futures.
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with current union directors about leadership, self-care, and more!
Panelists:
Dr. Katie Beaulieu. Director, Student Center and Campus Recreation, Wayne State University
Geoff Combs, Director Armstrong Student Center, Miami University
Carole Dowell, Director, University Student Commons, Virginia Commonwealth University
Eric Margiotta, Director, Student Unions & Engagement, William and Mary
Michael McKean, Director, L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University
Moderator: Jenna Venable, College of William and Mary
Silent Auction
Support Our Silent Auction!
We’re thrilled to host a Silent Auction during our conference from November 15-17 and invite you to contribute!
What We’re Looking For:
- Gift Cards: Local or online.
- Gift Baskets: Themed treats or goodies.
- Campus Swag: Branded merchandise.
- Handmade Items: Greeting cards, knitted goods, and more.
New This Year: Student-Only Items
We’re offering items with lower starting bids for our student attendees. If you’d like to contribute items specifically for students or suggest a lower bid, please let us know!
How to Contribute:
Click here to submit our Interest Form by November 1 with details about your donation and specify if it’s for the general auction or student-only.
Your support will make our auction a success. Thank you for participating!
Travel and Lodging
Parking
For information on navigating to the Ohio Union from the surrounding areas, as well as parking information, check out this webpage.
Please note, parking is not included in conference registration.
If you are looking to find street parking near the Ohio Union, there is available street parking on High Street and around the Union.
There is free street parking available on Indianola Ave., N 3rd Street, or N 4th Street. To best prepare for street parking, please download the ParkMobile app.
Hotels
Below are recommended hotel options within 3 miles of the Ohio Union.
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU (614-297-9912)
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area (614-263-7200)
Marriott Columbus OSU (21+ guests only) (614-447-9777)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center (614-447-1212)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU (614-267-1111)
Volunteer at the ACUI Region VI Conference!
Looking to get involved at the ACUI Region VI Conference in Columbus from November 15-17? Sign up to volunteer! Opportunities include assisting with registration, the silent auction, and general conference support. Volunteering is a great way to connect with attendees and help ensure the success of the event.
Select as many shifts as you’d like—most are scheduled alongside conference sessions, so you’ll still have time to enjoy the programs!
Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved, connect with fellow attendees, and support the conference’s success. Opportunities include helping with registration, assisting with the silent auction, and providing general conference support—like greeting attendees, giving directions, and checking in on presentations.
Sponsorship
7 Point Solutions
WTW Architects
AE Works Company
2024 Conference Planning Team
2024 Conference Chair
Hannah Muldoon-Davis
Miami University
Conference Communication Chair
Brigid Griffin
Miami University
Conference Logistics Team
Devon Sanchez-Ossorio
University of Notre Dame
Conference Logistics Team
Julie Wagner
University of Michigan
Conference Membership Team
Kellie Pnacek-Carter
Grand Valley State University
Conference Membership Team
Kristin Urig
Case Western University
Conference Programming Team (Ed Sessions)
Stephanie Beld-Steichen
University of Michigan
Conference Programming Team (Chair & Keynotes)
Carole Dowell
Virginia Commonweath University
Conference Programming Team (Student Track)
Kristina James
William & Mary