CUMU Annual Conference Community Experiences & Pre-Conference Workshops Announced – Oct 16 & 17

Posted by Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities on May 23, 2023

Join the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) in Washington D.C., October 15–18, 2023, for our annual conference—Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. We’re proud to partner with local CUMU members and partners to offer Pre-Conference Workshops and Community Experiences. Pre-registration is required.

Pre-Conference Workshops, October 16

• Advancing Institutional Infrastructure for World-Class Engagement: The Pitt Model; LEAD FACILITATOR: Lina Dostilio, University of Pittsburgh
• Development and Fundraising for Community-Engaged Projects; LEAD FACILITATOR: Gavin Luter, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Emerging Trends and Innovations in College Student Mental Health; LEAD FACILITATOR: Dana Humphrey, Mary Christie Institute
• Getting Started in Advocacy for Students’ Basic Needs Security; LEAD FACILITATOR: Thomas Hilliard, Temple University
• Women’s Social & Economic Mobility: Career Advancement and Leadership through an Equity Lens; LEAD FACILITATOR: Gloria Thomas, HERS Network

Community Experiences, October 17

• Anacostia High School and UDC: Inspiring and Facilitating Future Climate Change Leaders; HOSTED BY: University of the District of Columbia
• Early College Academy: Strengthening the High School to College Transition; HOSTED BY: Trinity Washington University
• Georgetown’s Prisons and Justice Initiative: Responding to Mass Incarceration with Education; HOSTED BY: Georgetown University
• Life Pieces to Masterpieces: A Story of Transformative Partnership and Action; HOSTED BY: George Washington University
• We’re All In: Martha’s Table Charters New Path as a Community-Led Organization; HOSTED BY: American University

Learn more and register.