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2024 Region VIII Conference | November 22–23 | University of Massachusetts–Boston
Keynote
This year’s keynote speaker, Deo Mwano, is a captivating speaker with a compelling personal story as well as expertise in business, community-building and DEI.
Deo Mwano (DAY-oh MUH-wanno) is a nationally recognized speaker, program designer and transformational cultural change maker whose work focuses on helping organizations maximize their positive impact. Mwano is the founder of Deo Mwano Consultancy LLC (DMC), which helps businesses, organizations, and educational institutions build authentic relationships and understanding among all stakeholders. DMC’s process brings everyone to the table to co-design solutions through shared power, resulting in new vulnerability, honesty and trust. The strategy yields genuine interactions and diverse, inclusive and equitable results. DMC’s services are sought by K-12 school districts, as well as community colleges and top-tier universities. Mwano earned his BA in International Relations and History and holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership. He has worked for the federal government, non-profits, educational institutions and tech startups. He was recognized as an emerging leader in 2016 when he was included in 40 Under 40 in New Hampshire, he’s a graduate of Leadership New Hampshire and in 2021 he was named one of the top 200 leaders in NH by New Hampshire Business Review.
Registration
This Justification for Attendance document can be downloaded and used to propose your attendance to the conference.
Registration is now closed. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Early (through October 25)
Full Registration
- Professional Member: $275
- Professional Nonmember: $350
- Student Member: $250
- Student Nonmember: $325
- Retiree: $130
International Experience
- Single Occupancy for Member: $1,650
- Single Occupancy for Nonmember: $1,950
- Double Occupancy for Member: $1,300
- Double Occupancy for Nonmember: $1,600
One-Day Registration
- Professional or Student Member: $150
- Professional or Student Nonmember: $225
- Retiree: $60
- Saturday Dinner Only: $40 member / $50 nonmember
Regular (After October 25)
Full Registration
- Professional Member: $300
- Professional Nonmember: $350
- Student Member: $250
- Student Nonmember: $325
- Retiree: $130
International Experience
- Single Occupancy for Member: $1,650
- Single Occupancy for Nonmember: $1,950
- Double Occupancy for Member: $1,300
- Double Occupancy for Nonmember: $1,600
One-Day Registration
- Professional or Student Member: $175
- Professional or Student Nonmember: $225
- Retiree: $65
- Saturday Dinner Only: $50 member / $60 nonmember
Call for Sessions
Session submissions are now closed – for any question, please contact Michael Wigg, [email protected].
Region VIII Conference Planning Team is delighted to open the submissions to deliver an educational session at the 2024 regional conference. Submit by Friday (5:00 p.m. ET), October 18, 2024.
Schedule
See the schedule below for the International Experience and the conference.
Travel and Lodging
Hotel
Group Rate extended the cut-off through this Friday, October 25, 2024 – $159-$185 (with taxes). After that, you may book their Best Available Rate on the hotel website or by calling reservations directly at (617) 822-3600.
Travel
- Getting to UMass Boston
- If you are staying at the Double Tree, it is a 15-minute walk to campus – a shuttle from JFK/UMass MBTA Station is also available.
- Parking at the Campus Center garage is $15 per day – $10 for evenings after 4pm and weekends.
Awards & Scholarships
Nominations are now closed.
ACUI Region VIII members are encouraged to nominate a colleague for the following prestigious awards by clicking here.
- College Union and Campus Life Role Model Award (Student)
- Distinguished Service Award
- Holly Sateia College Union Role Model and Campus Life Award (Staff)
- New Professional Award
- Significant Volunteer Award
- Student Employee Award
Conference Planning Team
2024 Conference Chair & Host
Jose Reyes
University of Massachusetts Boston
2025 Conference Chair
Lina Balcom
University of Vermont
Education Team Lead & SPAR Liaison
Michael Wigg
University of Westminster
Experience Professionals & All Conference Sessions Coordinator
Martin Dodd
University of the Arts London
Graduate Student and New Professionals Coordinator
Sof Nasif-Whitestone
University of the Arts London
Student Track Coordinator
Condoleezza Coleman
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Keynote & Mid-Level Professionals Coordinator
Joe Castelot
Dartmouth College
Logistics Lead – Sponsorship & Fundraising Coordinator
Sarah Wilson
University of Connecticut
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Sarah Parson
University of Westminster
Registration, Entertainment & Hospitality Coordinator
Celia Keefer
Wentworth Institute of Technology
International Pre-Conference Experience US Co-Lead
Angelo Prevosto
Fitchburg State
International Pre-Conference Experience US Co-Lead
Michelle Frizzell
Bentley University
International Pre-Conference Experience UK/IRL Co-Lead
Maria Maguire
Dundalk Institute of Technology
International Pre-Conference Experience UK/IRL Co-Lead
Chloe Ann Wilkinson-Silk
University of the Arts London
Sponsors
Tier 5
Tier 3
Tier 1
Thank you to our generous sponsors!