BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Google Inc//Google Calendar 70.9054//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gulf South Summit 2026 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Schedule of content for the Gulf South Summit 2026 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T154000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0gqf79ic0l5ti1tmd5e4e4dobs@google.com CREATED:20260210T171535Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation \nWith Speaker Natacha Poggio | Universi ty of Houston – Downtown\n  Houston’s 22 bayous shape both ecology and cult ure. At the University of Houston–Downtown\, the Bayou at your Doorstep pro ject engaged graphic design students in visual storytelling to highlight th e importance—and vulnerabilities—of these waterways. Culminating in a publi c Earth Day exhibition with over 31\,000 attendees\, the project bridged cl assroom and community through environmental education\, design activism\, a nd zero-waste initiatives. This presentation explores lessons learned\, com munity partnerships\, and strategies for replicating civic engagement throu gh design. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174438Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:THE BAYOU AT YOUR DOORSTEP: VISUAL STORYTELLING AS A PATHWAY TO ENV IRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T203000Z DTEND:20260327T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6gu1l21fq4qnrtmb410d85p2nd@google.com CREATED:20260212T160710Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T160727Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Snack Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T160000Z DTEND:20260326T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6efv43mt0jbkh9n3i6reih27no@google.com CREATED:20260129T203910Z DESCRIPTION:Check-In will be ongoing during this time. Swing by the "Mural Area" on the third floor of the UHD Academic Building near the central elev ators to check in and get your conference badge. This will also be the "inf o" hub for all of your questions and needs for the duration of the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181825Z LOCATION:UHD Campus Mural Area SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Check-In Open TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T163000Z DTEND:20260328T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:009qcg91d8ke5uk06vgjjg1d78@google.com CREATED:20260212T190314Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delicious catered brunch in the UHD special event s room A300. The room can be found own the hall from the check-in table. LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161051Z LOCATION:UHD A300 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Brunch TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:165jsr0gn0c8f25m7p1ff2qfaa@google.com CREATED:20260210T163007Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Windy Lawrence\, Albert D ejesus-Rivera\, Anthony Ramire\, John Rountree | University of Houston – Do wntown\n  Faculty-led centers are uniquely positioned to connect with servi ce learning to address modern fundamental changes in how communities form\, change\, and represent themselves. Specifically\, our discussion will cent er on how such practices can connect classroom theory to real-world context s\, helping participants navigate diversity and systemic complexities\, whi le promoting civic responsibility. Four directors of two different UHD cent ers share lessons from different programs they have run\, including the Ele ction Public Deliberation and Historias del Centro. Technological practices \, implications\, and future considerations will be discussed. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174149Z LOCATION:UHD A425 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CREATING FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE BY BRIDGING SERVICE-LEARNING WITH FACU LTY-LED CENTERS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T193000Z DTEND:20260327T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4erkacjtpkulbu97frjin3qra4@google.com CREATED:20260210T181746Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Aiyana Egins\, Hamilton M ason\, Adin Kortuem\, Alyssa Graham\, Gabi Witucki\, Taylor Hodge\, Mansi P atel\, Mia Bazelais | University of Georgia\n  This presentation will intro duce an innovative\, university-wide campus/community engagement program ca lled Experience UGA. The unique field trip program brings over 7\,000+ stud ents from the local school district to campus each year for a hands-on\, cu rricular-based experiences. Participants in this session can expect to get a deeper understanding of the overall program and gain insight into the cha llenges and opportunities of a large-scale K-12 collaboration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181746Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BUILDING TRANSFORMATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNIN G TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T193000Z DTEND:20260327T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1fkjkmsejqs7fpmig018nd2n19@google.com CREATED:20260210T182841Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Ray Aria | University of H ouston – Downtown\n  This session highlights the University of Houston–Down town’s MIS 4312 – MIS Capstone Project\, where students collaborate with re al industry clients on applied projects that bridge classroom learning and community engagement. By tackling authentic organizational challenges\, stu dents gain professional experience while partners benefit from innovative s olutions. The presentation will share course design strategies\, project ex amples\, lessons learned\, and practical recommendations for faculty seekin g to integrate client-based service-learning into their own teaching and en gagement efforts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182841Z LOCATION:UHD A425 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:INDUSTRY AS COMMUNITY: SERVICE-BASED LEARNING PROJECTS THAT BRIDGE CLASSROOM AND CLIENT NEEDS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T120000Z DTEND:20260328T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0kfkha2fgk14un78f4250of9j2@google.com CREATED:20260212T165253Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a light fare to start your day. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T165646Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Coffee/Tea/Light Fare TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:286v5sq1fq0q9o2up5f76kgdu6@google.com CREATED:20260210T170024Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation \nWith speaker Candice Salyers | Univers ity of Southern Mississippi\n  This interactive workshop uses writing and s imple movement practices to explore how dance can play an important role in environmental care\, marine education\, and community action. By engaging participants in artistic practices utilized in a service-learning course\, we will gain embodied experience with the concept of kinesthetic empathy wh ich recognizes ways in which perceiving movement—specifically marine migrat ion pathways in the Gulf—impacts the brain’s capacity for developing connec tions with other people and other species. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174245Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:PATHWAYS AS POTENTIAL: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIEC-LEARNING THROUGH KINES THETIC EMPATHY WITH MARINE LIFE MIGRATION TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T120000Z DTEND:20260327T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:5f8o3pj2ir19llf7a0h8i39t9n@google.com CREATED:20260206T211704Z DESCRIPTION:Check-In will be ongoing during this time. Swing by the "Mural Area" on the third floor of the UHD Academic Building near the central elevators to check in and get your conference badge. This will also be the "info" hub for all of your questions and needs for the duration of the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T211732Z LOCATION:UHD Mural Area SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Conference Check-In TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T133000Z DTEND:20260328T135500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:60f7qm60brt53sq52busvl5k8s@google.com CREATED:20260212T173858Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Andrew Sexton | Morehead S tate University\n  This presentation highlights Make an Impact Day\, a larg e-scale service-learning initiative embedded within Morehead State Universi ty’s First-Year Seminar. Designed to introduce over 1\,000 new students ann ually to civic responsibility\, the program connects academic learning to p urposeful community action. Through reflection\, collaboration\, and partne rship\, Make an Impact Day demonstrates how institutions can create scalabl e\, sustainable pathways of community that prepare students for lifelong en gagement while addressing local needs. Participants will leave with replica ble strategies for their campuses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173859Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T210000Z DTEND:20260327T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7l8o24ddlblc9o232pf0llocsb@google.com CREATED:20260210T185817Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speakers Theresa Case\, Jonathan Chism\, Nancy Lopez | University of Houston – Downtown
  This wi ll be a panel discussion regarding the UHD Student Photography Project\, wh ich asks our introductory history students to snap photographs highlighting Houston area sites that are dear to them and their community and that requ ire historical preservation. The Project culminates in a student photo exhi bition and contest. We will trace the project’s origins and evolution\, dis cuss how we partnered with local historic-preservation organizations\, and share practical guidance for adapting this service-learning model in other cities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185818Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CULTIVATING A SENSE OF BELONGING WITH THE UHD STUDENT PHOTORAPHY PR OJECT TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T184500Z DTEND:20260327T191000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:71153u6m8kphrv96tbegd0s0pd@google.com CREATED:20260210T181025Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Madison Drummond and Dr. Greg Wilson | University of Georgia Institute of Government\n  The PROPEL R ural Scholars Program is an experiential learning opportunity for Universit y of Georgia undergraduate students focused on real-world knowledge buildin g through exposure to rural economic and community development. After train ing\, interdisciplinary project teams' partner with rural Georgia communiti es to provide additional capacity in support the community’s identified dev elopment goals. This opportunity brings together community expertise with s tudent learning for mutually beneficial impact. This program will focus on curriculum and community impact demonstrated since 2022. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T152136Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Integrating Students Into Community-Engaged Work: The PROPEL Rural Scholars Program TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:3c5mfuouhkkhsaorcgh4e6tm9p@google.com CREATED:20260210T165326Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers AMUNET BERRY-BLUNT and JO SH PODVIN |UNIVERSITYOF GEORGIA\n  This session will examine a partnership between the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Clarke County School Distri ct (CCSD) to establish an after-school academic and sports mentoring progra m. Initial strategies to tackle social-emotional skills\, increase mentorsh ip opportunities\, and create more meaningful relationships between the com munity and the university will be shared. The session will explore consider ations for\, and initial reflections on\, program design\, launch\, and imp lementation considering a variety of stakeholder perspectives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155341Z LOCATION:UHD A425 via zoom SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Building Student Engagement in Experiential Learning through Instit utional Collaboration TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T180000Z DTEND:20260326T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:3gtrcqg5hmn1rdpfj9vefg2fie@google.com CREATED:20260129T204622Z DESCRIPTION:

Those registered for the event will meet on Girard str eet (the street running between the buildings) to take a shuttle bus to the  Project Row Houses site. 

Project Row Hous es is a community platform that enriches lives through art with an emphasis on cultural identity and its impact on the urban landscape. The project en gages neighbors\, artists\, and enterprises in collective creative action t o help materialize sustainable opportunities in marginalized communities.

Project Row Houses occupies a significant footprint in Ho uston’s Historic Third Ward\, one of the city’s oldest African-American nei ghborhoods. The site encompasses five city blocks and houses 39 structures that serve as a home base to a variety of community-enriching initiatives\, art programs\, and neighborhood development activities.

Attendees will take part in a personalized tour of the project as well as take part in a lunch and learn hosted by leaders of the program.

Please note that transportation will leave UHD at 12:30 p.m. and return to UHD by 3:30 pm.

LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204722Z LOCATION:2521 Holman St\, Houston\, TX 77004\, USA SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Session: Project Row Houses TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T154500Z DTEND:20260327T161000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4ebohc2q4rvhrgg7t66ta9th5n@google.com CREATED:20260210T171738Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Laurie Gavilo-Lane and Fr escia Gonzalez | Belmont University\n  This hands-on lab moves participants from idea to implementation: map a course to the five evidence-based servi ce-learning (SL) standards\, co-design a reciprocal partner plan\, and buil d a quick\, defensible evaluation. We ground activities in findings that th ese standards are linked with gains in empathy\, social awareness\, critica l thinking\, and stronger academic learning when paired with rigorous asses sment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174420Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY: MAP • MEASURE • MOBILIZE - BUILDING EVIDENCEREADY SERVICE-LEARNING TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T132500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4bbb3ps5rih77hshn4bcjodd49@google.com CREATED:20260212T172912Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Heather Jo Mashburn\, Ash ley Vinson | Appalachian State University\n  The presenters will provide an overview of the Civic Literacy Initiative (CLI) at Appalachian State Unive rsity\, launched in Summer 2024. CLI promotes a nonpartisan\, civically eng aged\, and informed campus community through three pillars: Freedom of Spee ch\, Voter Education\, and Dialogue across Difference. This session explore s the impact\, challenges\, and strategies for integrating student-led\, da ta driven civic literacy programming into higher education\, empowering stu dents to navigate complex conversations\, enhance democratic engagement\, a nd build strong community ties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172912Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BUILDING CIVIC LITERACY AND ENGAGEMENT: REFLECTIONS AND LESSONS LEA RNED TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:62bre0vd741dbkuk3p2taejo4u@google.com CREATED:20260212T182508Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speakers 
< br>Estela De La Garza\, Erika Perez\, Beverly Gonzales | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  This session highlights The University of Texa s Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) practice-based\, tiered Service Learning (SL) s upport framework developed over the past decade. The model strengthens facu lty\, students\, and community partners through coordinated assistance. The framework provides nonprofits with volunteer management tools\, equips fac ulty with professional development and syllabus design support\, and engage s students through trained SL Ambassadors. Participants will explore lesson s learned\, practical tools\, and replicable structures for sustaining comm unity-engaged teaching.   
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182508Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:A TIERED SUPPORT FRAMEWORK FOR SERVICE LEARNING: STRENGTHENING FACU LTY\, STUDENTS\, AND COMMUNITY PATHWAYS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T200000Z DTEND:20260327T202500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1pr3uco2n02egjj43k4u6d3kia@google.com CREATED:20260210T184056Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation
With speaker Rixio Gerardo Portillo R íos | Universidad de Monterrey
  This study examines the use of technology in a Service-Learning project on intercultural communication bet ween Mexico and Venezuela (2021–2025). Conducted at the University of Monte rrey with the Asociación Civil Escuelas Arquidiocesanas in Maracaibo\, it i nvolved 135 students developing six communication projects for 41 schools s erving 28\,000 youth. Products included a redesigned website\, audiovisual content\, and a communication plan\, enhancing visibility and outreach. The initiative strengthened students’ professional skills while delivering tan gible benefits to marginalized communities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T160129Z LOCATION:UHD A406 via zoom SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN A SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: MEXICO - VENEZUELA TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T143000Z DTEND:20260327T145500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:3agmv61gbjk672l7emhlko8jkd@google.com CREATED:20260210T164459Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation 
With speakers Maria Laura Zubiate an d Paola Arboleda Raos | University of Houston
  This presentation explores how translation-centered service-learning in Spanish for Specific Purposes courses fosters community engagement\, empathy\, and professional identity among university students. Through partnerships with Houston-base d NGOs\, including the Young Center for Immigrant Children\, Memorial Assis tance Ministries\, and Mission JADE\, students provide legal\, medical\, an d educational translations that address linguistic inequities. We discuss t he program’s pedagogical framework\, affective dimension\, and strategies f or integrating reflection\, technology\, and cultural awareness to build br idges between language\, service\, and self. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174238Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING LANGUAGES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY IDENTITY THROUGH SERVICE- LEARNING TRANSLATION IN SPANISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES COURSES TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2ms50niqvro5nsh07enu9ifepm@google.com CREATED:20260212T183259Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Sunjung Thao\, Seungyeon Lee\, Stephanie White\, Sharon Ross\, Camille Bankston\, Randi Scarbrough\, Isabel Chaidez | University of Central Arkansas\n  Speech-language patholo gy students often have limited opportunities to directly collaborate with c aregivers of individuals with disabilities. A family-centered approach unde rscores the importance of viewing clients within the broader context of the ir families. In this project\, speech pathology students partnered with car egivers of children\, adolescents\, and adults to listen to their concerns and co-develop personalized advocacy plans. Pre/post survey data and reflec tions revealed significant gains in students’ familiarity\, confidence\, an d knowledge of advocacy\, alongside strengthened family and community partn erships and high caregiver satisfaction and empowerment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T183539Z LOCATION:UHD A425 SEQUENCE:1 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS\, CLIENTS\, AND COMMUNIIES: C O-DEVELOPING FAMILY ADVOCACY PLANS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T210000Z DTEND:20260327T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6qajucc59jd3l9jn1pf2ev6rg1@google.com CREATED:20260210T185646Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakersJosh Podvin\, Shannon Broo ks\, Aiayna Egins\, Amunet Berry-Blunt\, Julianne O’Connell | University of Georgia\n  Engaging students in the work of Public Service and Outreach is essential to building stronger communities. This session will highlight ho w one university collaborated across multiple outreach units to create shar ed best practices for establishing\, managing\, and assessing experiences t hat embed students in impactful community-based experiential and service-le arning opportunities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184345Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BUILDING STUDENT ENGAEMENT IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH INSTITU TIONAL COLLABORATION TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T193000Z DTEND:20260327T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2ik2kvsdjrf1kvmd9dr27h2khp@google.com CREATED:20260210T182003Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation 
With speakers Lauren Shinholster and Margaret Rooyakkers | Mercer University
  Sustainable campus-com munity partnerships should be built on trust\, reciprocity\, and shared pur pose. This interactive workshop explores strategies for cultivating authent ic partnerships that advance both student learning and community impact. Th rough dialogue\, reflection\, and practice\, workshop participants will exa mine principles of equity-centered community engagement\, discuss barriers to reciprocity\, and identify approaches that move us beyond transactional models of community engagement and toward lasting\, trust-based partnership s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182004Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FROM TRUST TO TRANSFORMATION: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP ON CULTIVATIN G SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T150000Z DTEND:20260327T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2opu3e01i7bdv72aiked7fr8fv@google.com CREATED:20260210T165016Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173947Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Morning Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T120000Z DTEND:20260327T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:41v912n2bh4i1730p0thv4p7sr@google.com CREATED:20260206T213013Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delicious catered breakfast in the UHD special ev ents room A300. The room can be found own the hall from the check-in table. LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T213013Z LOCATION:UHD A300 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Breakfast TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T155500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7rpej4i1k1fna2mdbsefhqp0vn@google.com CREATED:20260212T185145Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Clark Friesen | Lone Star College – Tomball\n  Experiential learning is ideal for many students of th e current generation. This presentation outlines the use of virtual reality experiences to introduce students in a Communication Studies survey course to concepts and cultures. Our Center for Civic Engagement has invested sig nificantly in building an immersive technology lab that helps students grow closer in understanding to their fellow citizens in a time of incomprehens ible polarization. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185145Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BUILDING EMPATHY USING IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T130000Z DTEND:20260326T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:37hqf1csmbjph6q1tunks2p17r@google.com CREATED:20260129T203326Z DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Executive Committee to prep for the conference f irst day. 40\,000 Windows can be found on the fifth floor in the library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180301Z LOCATION:UHD 40\,000 Windows Room SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4u0up7old6gfpcjr3jiqlsv2h1@google.com CREATED:20260210T162257Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith Speakers KENDRICK HENSON and MARCU S WASHINGTON|BATON ROUGE YOUTH COALITION (BRYC)\n  How can newcomers authen tically engage in service-learning communities? This session highlights two BRYC staff\, Marcus Washington (Director of Operations) and Kendrick Henso n (Learning Manager)\, who relocated to Baton Rouge and built trust with Fe llows\, families\, and partners. Drawing from operations and curriculum\, t hey share lessons on creating access through infrastructure\, empowering yo uth voice through participatory research\, and honoring local culture. Part icipants will gain insights into how “outsiders” can respectfully enter\, l isten\, and become bridge-builders in new communities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T182953Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BEYOND BATON ROUGE: BUILDING COMMUNITY AS NEWCOMERS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1o0ki3tuurhmd9hls648ifb144@google.com CREATED:20260212T182844Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation \nWith speakers Richard Simonds and Alli son Holden | University of Houston – Downtown\, United Way of Houston\n  We present an innovative service-learning project linking social work student s with community organizations. Using a community-developed methodology\, s tudents evaluated fintech apps and provided reviews for public use. The pro ject illustrates how hyperconnectivity can foster authentic community engag ement\, positioning students as knowledge creators rather than passive lear ners. Outcomes include enhanced student financial wellness\, increased awar eness of economic justice\, and meaningful community contributions through collaborative technology that bridges academic learning with realworld need s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T183325Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING DIGITAL DIVIDES: LEVERAGING STUDENT VOICES TO EVALUATE FIN ANCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6f01d2s0q4ipqkn958mr77lfnt@google.com CREATED:20260212T172254Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speakers Stephanie Chavarria\, L andon Sanz\, Shikyna William\, Johnson Tran\, Shannon North | Univer sity of Houston – Downtown
  We sustained an interdisciplinary peer-driv en model that redefined the undergraduate role\, moving them to collaborati vely educational\, engaging\, and accessible activities. This transformatio n moved the focus beyond design service delivery to cultivating leadership skills and STEM advocacy among undergraduates. This presentation will analy ze the successful implementation of this peer-driven model in Dr. Mary Jo P arker’s seminar course through the service-learning peer leader’s perspecti ve. Therefore\, establishing a replicable framework for more impactful and integrated community engagement. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172254Z LOCATION:UHD A425 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:STEM PATHWAYS: HOW UNDERGRADUATES INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION THROU GH SERVICE-LEARNING TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T181500Z DTEND:20260327T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:283f09qnos14hl5b3i9jb3or8p@google.com CREATED:20260210T174833Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speaker Rhoda Reddix | Fr anciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
  According to the 2025 Ame rican Health Rankings report\, 18.9% of Louisiana residents live in poverty \, placing them at increased risk for adverse health and social conditions. Research demonstrates that the resilience of vulnerable populations is str engthened through community-engaged initiatives supported by strong Univers ity-Community Partnerships. Such partnerships provide critical resources an d support that enable socioeconomically vulnerable communities to endure th e effects of negative social determinants of health\, harsh environmental c onditions\, and climate-related changes. The objective of this quality impr ovement study was to determine whether the university community engagement initiatives are effectively reaching and supporting the most socioeconomica lly vulnerable populations within our community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174833Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SOCIOECONONIC VULNERABILITY AND UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PART NERSHIPS: SHIFT AND IMPLICATIONS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T154000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:60jo6jvql5in1m0jq0ranvl15b@google.com CREATED:20260210T171132Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation
With speakers Alisha Milam and Kaleb Smith | Mississippi State University
  Mississippi State Universi ty–Meridian’s DAWG Nation reimagines community engagement by partnering dir ectly with local school districts to provide tutoring\, mentoring\, and ear ly intervention for at-risk youth. Through an interdisciplinary collaborati on—uniting teacher education\, counseling\, and educational leadership—DAWG Nation demonstrates how a university can function as a “microcosm within t he macrocosm\,” aligning its internal resources to meet community needs. Pa rticipants will explore replicable strategies for building sustainable\, sc hool-centered university partnerships that promote student success and holi stic engagement. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T150413Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:From Classroom to Community: Bridging Pathways of Engagement throug h DAWG Nation‚ University‚ School Microcosm TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T230000Z DTEND:20260327T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2p4d71b4pim5j0dmoeofj61l5d@google.com CREATED:20260129T205503Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy the Welcome Recept ion and Poster Session. Hearty hors devours you can fill up on along with d rinks will be served amidst the great work of your colleagues showcased by their poster presentations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181918Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poster Session and Welcome Reception TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T181500Z DTEND:20260327T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0cb4nk96au60ui64dgg9hkn8qe@google.com CREATED:20260210T175357Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation \nWith speaker Lauren Shinholster | Merc er University\n  Mercer University’s Visionary Student Panel (VSP) empowers undergraduates to transform their community engagement ideas into actionab le projects through mentorship\, reflection\, and sustained project develop ment. This session explores the three phases of the nationally recognized V SP program: the Public Pitch\, Mini-Grant\, and Project Implementation\, an d will highlight student-led initiatives that connect innovation with commu nity need. Participants will examine the role of mentorship in project deve lopment and leave with adaptable strategies for supporting changemakers on their campuses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153401Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:THE VISIONARY STUDENT PANEL: HOW MERCER UNIVERSITY ADVANCES STUDENT INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T141500Z DTEND:20260328T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6c3jragu5iotnb4nrei3mmjvak@google.com CREATED:20260212T174528Z DESCRIPTION:

Our Saturday Breakfast Plenary will be a panel that will mir ror the panel for the previous day devoted this time to the intersections b etween higher education and for-profit civic initiatives.

We will hea r from a collection of Houston’s industry leaders discussing often overlook ed intersections between higher education and their industries\, in additio n to exploring new ideas of how things like service-learning could gain gro und in their sector.

The panel will be moderated by the Director of M auldin &\; Jenkins\, Gilbert Herrera.

The awards session will also be held afterwards as many will need to leave early Saturday for travel ne eds. 

LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161154Z LOCATION:UHD Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Plenary Panel and Awards: For-Profit Sector Intersections with Serv ice-Learning TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T213000Z DTEND:20260327T215500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6flr8a743nsg0hs7817irk1acg@google.com CREATED:20260210T191014Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Renée Gravois\, Huda Maso od\, Courtney Wilson | Sam Houston State University\n  Service Learning (SL ) offers rich opportunities for students to build career-ready skills such as problem-solving\, collaboration\, research\, and leadership\, among othe rs. Yet\, many struggle to identify and communicate the value of these expe riences to potential employers. This session provides practical activities and guidance to help students effectively highlight their SL work in resume s\, cover letters\, and interviews. Participants will gain tools to support students in translating learning takeaways from SL projects into compellin g\, career-relevant language. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191014Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO EMPLOYER S TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T181500Z DTEND:20260327T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:3s0htpec3m9tfo5bo8j2c8ro5i@google.com CREATED:20260210T175142Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation 
With speakers Loretta Edelen\ , Linda Cox\, Chirstoper Rzigalinski\, Amory Krueger\, Stephanie Lang | Aus tin Community College and University of Texas at Austin
  Austin is home to many historic higher education institutions\, including the University of Texas and Austin Community College. In this panel discussion\, faculty a nd staff from these institutions will share their expertise in overcoming c hallenges associated with being active in a city with a checkered history. The initial discussion will focus on explaining the history of these two pr ograms before moving into discussion about what challenges exist in the con text of the Community Engagement and Experiential Learning programs\; final ly\, the panelists will share lessons learned and advice on how others can address similar issues in their communities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153300Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:START HERE\, GET THERE\, AND CHANGE THE WORLD TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T140000Z DTEND:20260328T141500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0oschbap6cb7a6qparaga4pqpm@google.com CREATED:20260212T174116Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) for a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T174157Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Morning Break #1 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T133000Z DTEND:20260328T135500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2m2kcov6cipqvaikascv2rpk49@google.com CREATED:20260212T173624Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Karen Carter | University of Virginia at Wise\n  Exploration of CyberSystem Risk in Wise County Small Businesses\, provided an experiential learning\, student-centered project funded by the Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative in Virginia. An individ ual presentation discusses this project’s framework as students developed p artnership with area businesses and produced a cybersystem risk register id entifying cyber risk plus mitigation strategies. Includes a detailing of th e project’s challenges and benefits when using research and assessment prov iding owners a deeper cybersecurity insight and guidance planning. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173625Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:EXPLORATION OF CYBERSYSTEM RISK IN SMALL BUSINESSES TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T210000Z DTEND:20260327T212500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1l4p3mtguov62jrc6tjc3abbpj@google.com CREATED:20260210T190540Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Jada Chubb and Emily Snod grass | Mississippi State University\n  Community-engaged learning (CEL) en hances students’ educational experiences by integrating academic scholarshi p with civic responsibility and reflection to solve realworld problems. Thi s presentation explores the Sustain+ability Program\, a CEL course fosterin g student success and environmental stewardship among incoming students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Mississippi State Un iversity (MSU). Participants will examine the programmatic structure of the course\, role of mutually beneficial partnerships\, and CEL objectives to cultivate student learning and development. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190540Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CULTIVATING STUDENT LEARNING AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE C ALS SUSTAIN +ABILITY PRORAM AT MSU TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T193000Z DTEND:20260327T195500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:67tlvvp2ccoc9a280q61efv367@google.com CREATED:20260210T183527Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation
With speakers Jordin Lane and Kim McC all | University of Alabama at Birmingham
  This presentation sho wcases how academic-community partnerships transform systemicbarriers into organizational portals for empowerment. By working with multiple levels ofg overnment—including the Housing Authority\, City of Birmingham\, Park and R ecreationDepartment\, and the District Attorney’s Office—programs such as W ILAH\, REPAIR Angels\,SAFEHaven/Youth Tools for Life\, and SAFEGuard empowe r women\, youth\, and elders. Theseinitiatives combine practical skills wit h advocacy\, fostering resilience and leadership whileillustrating scalable \, government-supported models for equity\, inclusion\, and sustainedcommun ity engagement. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T183527Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:TOOLS FOR CHANGE: TRANSFORMING BARRIERS INTO COMMUNITY PORTALS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4k61lo6j79mls6d5g22noloa43@google.com CREATED:20260212T182656Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Arelis Moore | Clemson Uni versity\n  This presentation highlights an integrated model that connects s ervice-learning in two courses with community-engaged research and CBO-led programming facilitated addressing social determinants of health (SDHO) in Latinx communities. Emphasizing Community-Based Participatory Research and interventions\, it examines how ethical collaboration\, partnership trust\, co-learning\, and reciprocity foster sustainable university community part nerships. Participants will reflect on challenges and opportunities in embe dding service-learning across curricula to advance community engagement\, e quity and community wellbeing by addressing the SDOH. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182657Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY: ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT AND RECIPROCIT Y IN HEALTHFOCUSED SERVICE-LEARNING TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T142500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7vvei903tanqg8lvm823vto716@google.com CREATED:20260210T163924Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Zeenat Mitha and Nora Vil lasana | University of Houston – Downtown\n  For the past 16 years\, the Pr inciples of Public Relations course has integrated Service Learning in the classroom and build meaningful partnerships with nonprofits and the externa l community. By working directly with these organizations\, students not on ly apply classroom knowledge\, but also develop essential skills in public relations\, public speaking\, teamwork\, and critical thinking.Research and student outcomes consistently show that Service Learning in this course en courages deeper engagement and plays a vital role in student success. It br idges theory and practice while fostering positive outcomes such as stronge r academic performance\, enhanced writing abilities\, and greater cognitive development. Beyond academics\, Service Learning also contributes to impro ved self-esteem\, self-efficacy\, and leadership skills. Most importantly\, it deepens community engagement and raises awareness of pressing social is sues. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174429Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:STUDENT EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH COMMUNI TY ENGAGEMENT AND BUILDING BRIDGES WITH NON-PROFIT PARTNERS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T193000Z DTEND:20260327T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1mpliu659kv389lt0ahp6n0ll7@google.com CREATED:20260210T181555Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Anna Gandy\, Clara Ragan\ , Janaya Wheeler\, Mikilie Caulder\, Jamia Jackson | Auburn University\n  T he Auburn University Rural Health Initiative\, in partnership with Alabama Extension\, bridges critical healthcare gaps in rural communities. By lever aging Extension’s deep local networks and the University’s academic resourc es\, this collaboration delivers needed healthcare and tailored prevention and education programming to rural communities. Participants will learn the portals and barriers to success that complementary partnerships face in pr oviding community centered health and wellness programming and in increasin g utilization of and access to healthcare. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181555Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:AU RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: BUILDING HEALTHY RURAL COMMUNITIES THRO UGH STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T132500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:03edcusc068iq0i5usp7d7d3d5@google.com CREATED:20260212T173302Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Mary Jo Parker | Universit y of Houston – Downtown\n  This session will describe how a core seminar co urse integrates service learning to the benefit of STEM majors and middle s chool-aged students. Focus is given to how course groups advance to own the ir projects\, integrate their academic major into the project\, use the Tex as state curriculum as underpinning the content brought into the middle sch ool environment\, and finally how career skills\, such as teamwork\, commun ication\, and problem-solving\, are practiced through the service learning project. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173302Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:STEM MAJOR ADVOCATES AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL: LEADERSHIP AND LEA RNING THROUGH SERVICE TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:101ktln437vvb9oco2rt0oatfu@google.com CREATED:20260210T163354Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Emily Gibson and David Jo nes | EngageKY + Americorps\n  Looking for a new\, energizing way to bring your class\, organization\, or community together? Co-creation is a powerfu l approach that taps into the collective wisdom\, skills\, and lived experi ences of every member of a group. More than just a method\, it’s a mindset— one that transforms collaboration into a meaningful\, community-building ex perience. In this session\, you'll discover the core principles of co-creat ion and explore practical ways to bring it to life in your own group. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174206Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:LAYING A NEW FOUNDATION: CO-CREATION AS A PATH TO COLLECTIVE ACTION TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T213000Z DTEND:20260327T215500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7mcl9jlqi20a3bcn226qg7u7il@google.com CREATED:20260210T190725Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Sara Hand and Jeffrey Bur ke | University of Georgia Archway Partnership\n  Housing instability prese nts critical challenges across all communities. In two Georgia counties\, t he University of Georgia Archway Partnership’s Issue Work Group model is ad dressing these needs through collaboration with community partners and reso urces from UGA. Leveraging student engagement\, faculty mentorship\, and da ta-driven decision-making\, two community issue work groups have developed initiatives\, conducted research\, and mapped assets. This session highligh ts strategies for higher education-community collaboration\, experiential l earning\, and building sustainable solutions to local housing challenges. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190726Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY: COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HOUSING NEEDS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:5662ttl08g40mh241md1upbej2@google.com CREATED:20260212T170313Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speakers Jamal Lee\, Nikk i Dyer\, Jess McDill\, Teresa O’Daniel\, Waletha Wasson | University of Ten nessee Health Science Center
  This panel explores how inter-professiona l education (IPE) and service-learning unite students across health discipl ines to address social determinants of health and promote community wellnes s. Panelists from medicine\, nursing\, dentistry\, pharmacy\, and allied he alth will share how collaborative\, community-based projects foster teamwor k\, empathy\, and culturally responsive care while directly impacting under served populations.Panelists will discuss the development and implementatio n of this and similar initiatives\, highlight lessons learned\, and share s trategies for replicating sustainable\, cross-disciplinary service-learning models. Attendees will gain insight into how IPE experiences can transform student learning\, strengthen community trust\, and create equitable pathw ays to health for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160949Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING DISCIPLINES\, BUILDING COMMUNITIES: INTERPROFESSIONAL SERV ICE-LEARNING AS A PATHWAY TO HEALTH EQUITY TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T170000Z DTEND:20260326T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:60ltrb9jthdp6rpn1fa8hvbql7@google.com CREATED:20260129T204348Z DESCRIPTION:Head to 40\,000 Windows for a catered lunch! 40\,000 Windows ca n be found on the fifth floor in the library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180324Z LOCATION:UHD 40\,000 Windows Room SEQUENCE:2 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Lunch for Executive Committee and Pre-Conference Attendees TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7obtcelh38860k21sg1i8sspt4@google.com CREATED:20260210T162756Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speakers Tiffanie Braun | GivePulse and Josh Podvin | University of Georgia
  Many nonprof its view technology as an administrative burden\, highlighting the digital divide. This workshop explores higher education’s responsibility to transfo rm its digital investment into a community asset. Using the University of G eorgia’s platform\, Engage Georgia\, a tool for promoting and tracking enga gement)\, as a model\, we will focus on data reciprocity and training. Part icipants will leave with universal tools for supporting partners and enabli ng them to generate strategic impact metrics for organizational growth. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183056Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Community Partners Through Shared Engagement Technology TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T220000Z DTEND:20260327T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:71g4lljqvrti1uub6s0t228bl8@google.com CREATED:20260212T161638Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T161639Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Evening Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T160000Z DTEND:20260328T162500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7ktmab8cg26irn0nt9kdgkkofi@google.com CREATED:20260212T185721Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Bruce Tankleff | Universit y of Houston – Downtown\n  Join Bruce as he presents how he worked with a s mall group of organizational leaders to facilitate improved productivity in areas such as grant seeking and financial reporting through the applicatio n of basic project management and team building methods. This is all done w ith the idea of navigating the potential pitfalls of volunteers with varyin g levels of power and motivation. Bruce will share successes\, failures\, a nd goals for continual improvement within the organization. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185721Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:TURNING THE LOST INTO FOUND: A PROJECT MANAGER'S JOURNEY WITH SEARC H AND RESCUE TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:38rq9ukju9b24n31clif3ll1lf@google.com CREATED:20260210T165518Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation
With speaker Tanu Altomare | M oravian University
  The presenter will share how her professional exper iences at a university in Texas shaped her current teaching philosophy at a university in Pennsylvania. She will highlight four community engagement p rojects focused on health equity and environmental health\, detail their in tegration into the undergraduate public health curriculum\, and assess thei r impact on students’ perceptions of self-confidence and self-efficacy. Att endees will reflect on and share their own teaching philosophies through th e lens of service and experiential learning. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174157Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FROM THE GULF TO THE VALLEY: TRANSLATING TEACHING VALUES INTO EXPER IENTIAL LEARNING IN PUBLIC HEALTH TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T150000Z DTEND:20260327T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:68h7ec0gj36kocd3u0pvoeuhbr@google.com CREATED:20260312T151131Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151204Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Morning Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T181500Z DTEND:20260327T184000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1jldfliuq9vuhu4de3m1hcpj2k@google.com CREATED:20260210T180141Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Xinyu Mills | University o f Southern Mississippi\n  This study explores gaps between teaching a gradu ate service-learning course and building students' skills with cultural her itage organizations in the context of changing technology\, especially with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Data are collected from a total of 32 gradua te students who have enrolled in a library and information science digital preservation course in Fall 2025. Their service-learning assignments and th eir community partners' evaluations will be analyzed to find gaps to improv e both teaching and learning. LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164544Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Building a bridge between community service and classroom learning in a more technological world TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T151500Z DTEND:20260327T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1lgn5dv3r1dnkl8g33lofi4k1u@google.com CREATED:20260210T165746Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation 
With speaker Poonam Gulati Sa lhotra | University of Houston – Downtown
  The University of Houston-Do wntown’s Impact Learning Office has fostered increased participation in ser vice-learning\, community based-research\, and other high impact practices using data\, incentives\, and partnerships. This presentation will go deepe r into what has worked\, what has not\, and initiatives being piloted. Meth ods for tracking programs and outcomes will be shared. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174213Z LOCATION:UHD A424 SEQUENCE:1 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:GAUGING THE WATERS: USING DATA TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN SERVICE-LEARNIN G AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT UHD TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T160000Z DTEND:20260328T162500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1nh7lm13dcm1shpha4kvnuboso@google.com CREATED:20260212T185416Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Timothy Schoenfeld | Belmo nt University\n  This presentation explores the integration of service-lear ning into a Psychopharmacology course for psychology and neuroscience major s. Students' complete community service with organizations serving individu als affected by substance abuse. These service-learning opportunities are i ntentionally curated to elevate impact: community partners identify specifi c needs\, and students select placements aligned with their interests and s trengths. This approach fosters deeper engagement and understanding of a co mplex issue. The session will highlight course design\, student reflections \, and community outcomes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185416Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:NEUROBIOLOGY MEETS COMMUNITY: INTEGRATING PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND SE RVICE-LEARNING TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T210000Z DTEND:20260327T212500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:69gjn3atp62tjddluo9lv11rm6@google.com CREATED:20260210T190311Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Aaron Gleiberman | Louisia na State University\n  CARES is a partnership framework underutilization in the undergraduate Advanced Digital Marketing class at Louisiana State Univ ersity. CARES\, an acronym for "content\, automation\, research\, engagemen t\, and strategy\," was developed during interviews with local marketing ma nagers in partnership with the Sales and Marketing Executives of Greater Ba ton Rouge. Students are tasked with using one or more of the pillars of CAR ES to develop a research project and/or partnership with local brands. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190311Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CARES: A FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL BUSINESS COLLABORATION IN MARKETING TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T230000Z DTEND:20260328T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1td9tr3bnvn7s6d19ck0gtpmef@google.com CREATED:20260212T163148Z DESCRIPTION:As part of the Friday night reception\, Jaime González\, Execut ive Director of the University of Houston’s Institute for Ecological Resili ence\, will give an engaging talk on the origins of Houston\, beginning at the city’s founding location – Buffalo Bayou. The presentation will feature interactive installations and explore the roots of Houston’s dynamic human and ecological communities\, as well as how land and development have shap ed the city’s history and civic life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T163148Z LOCATION:Sunset Coffee Building\, 1019 Commerce St\, Houston\, TX 77002\, U SA SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Reception and Presentation by Jaime González TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T153000Z DTEND:20260328T155500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6fjk6mb8kujji0u0446vbmuvss@google.com CREATED:20260212T184734Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Heidi Grogger\, Sara Hand \, Seth Brooksire | University of Georgia Archway Partnership\n  Learn how the University of Georgia’s Connected Resilient Communities initiative turn s local data and dialogue into collaborative action. This session showcases a step-by-step model for convening community partners\, defining shared pr iorities\, and linking them with university courses and institutes to advan ce rural resilience and applied student learning. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T184734Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION: HOW THE CONNECTED RESILIENT COMMUNIT IES MODEL STRENGHTENS LOCAL CAPACITY THROUGH DATA AND PARTNERSHIPS TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T154500Z DTEND:20260327T161000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:5r82cb9f1uv1s0739iku259hga@google.com CREATED:20260210T172053Z DESCRIPTION:25_Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Margaret Jelinek Lewis | L one Star College – Tomball\n  This presentation describes several inter- an d intra-campus service learning projects that address food insecurity among our students and across our community. Dr. Jelinek Lewis will describe the development of a service learning program from a one-night food banquet to a cross-campus collaboration. As the program expanded\, so did the diversi ty of students who were involved. The presentation will conclude with a dis cussion of challenges and future directions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174447Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:REAPING THE BENEFITS: CONNECTING STUDENTS THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNING AND FOOD TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T150000Z DTEND:20260326T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1ts6cuj6lkb3bjdmih19b990gc@google.com CREATED:20260129T203429Z DESCRIPTION:The first pre-conference session! Those registered for the even t will meet on Girard street (the street running between the buildings) to take a shuttle bus to the Houston Food bank headquarters. 

Join an exclus ive tour of the largest food bank in the USA led by their CEO\, Brian Green e. The tour will be during the peak activity time for the bank to best illu strate the inspiring logistics of organizing food\, volunteers\, and shippi ng. Attendees will gain valuable insights on civic engagement on a massive scale along with a deepened perspective on food insecurities role in commun ities.

Please note that transportation will leave UHD a t 9:30 a.m. and return to UHD for lunch at Noon.

LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204656Z LOCATION:Houston Food Bank\, 535 Portwall St\, Houston\, TX 77029\, USA SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Session: Houston Food Bank Tour TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0o879gb9n11trcsvgcnm3gqkqf@google.com CREATED:20260212T171828Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Jahanna Bailey and Ashlei gh R. Borgmeyer | Louisiana State University\n  When chronic student disint erest prevails over course content\, apathy becomes a barrier to student re tention of material and competence in skills\, reducing efficacy in future employment positions. In the field of social work\, this is often a challen ge in teaching macro content since most students select social work for car eers as therapists or case managers. This presentation aims to demonstrate that connecting service-learning with grant writing can be an effective str ategy to garner student investment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171829Z LOCATION:UHD A431 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE: ADVANCING MACRO LEVEL SOCIAL WORK THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNING TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T181500Z DTEND:20260327T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:6pua6mkn8letiqhmt416ic3sau@google.com CREATED:20260210T175548Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation \nWith speakers Alvera McMillan\, Vaness a van Heerden | Louisiana State Grant\, Pamela\, B. Blanchard | LSU School of Education\, Amy Neblett | Artist Boat\n  This panel highlights three you th-centered environmental education initiatives across the Gulf South that bridge pathways between schools\, communities\, and ecosystems. Presenters from Louisiana and Texas share how students\, from elementary through high school\, collect data\, restore habitats\, and design action projects to ad dress local environmental challenges. Through case studies and dialogue\, p anelists will explore how convergence\, partnership\, and place-based exper iences equip students as leaders in community engagement and environmental stewardship. LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191211Z LOCATION:UHD A425 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:YOUTH PATHWAYS TO STEWARDSHIP: DATA\, RESTORATION\, AND COMMUNITY A CTION ACROSS THE GULF SOUTH TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T143000Z DTEND:20260327T145500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:2fr479aq80lp048is712f7ogk0@google.com CREATED:20260210T164751Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Andie Day and Shannon Nor th | Belmont University \n  Belmont University Fashion Design students coll aborated with Move Inclusive Dance\, a Tennessee-based non-profit that prov ides dance classes to children and young adults with disabilities. The proj ect engaged design students in creating adaptive dancewear that removes bar riers to participation for dancers with disabilities. Clothing can restrict movement or open pathways to belonging\; this project reframes apparel as a tool for inclusion. The session highlights how design-based service-learn ing transforms barriers into bridges\, fostering participation\, visibility \, and representation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174400Z LOCATION:UHD A406 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:DESIGNING BELONGING: ADAPTIVE DANCEWEAR AS A PATH TO COMMUNITY ENG AGEMENT TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:633vrqlt2rpqvn1b8nk0mpnnoh@google.com CREATED:20260212T171444Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speakers Ashley Cochrane\, Andrea Woodward\, Sarah Heggen | Berea College\nSarah Heggen | Berea College\nJoEl len Pederson | Longwood University\nCaroline Twiggs | Mars Hill University\ nAndrea Woodward | Berea College\n  Now in our third year of implementing a minor in Community and Civic Engagement at Berea College\, the faculty and staff who designed and shepherded the creation of the minor will facilitat e a panel discussion with representatives from several institutions that al so implement a civic engagement curricular pathway. Panelists will describe key elements of their program\, significant steps in the process of develo ping their program\, and lessons they have learned through program implemen tation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T160458Z LOCATION:UHD A424 via zoom SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CURRICULAR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PATHWAYS: SHARING INSIGHTS AS WE NAVIG ATE THE JOURNEY TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T142500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1ile31eihf03kgi79fmqiiljid@google.com CREATED:20260210T163616Z DESCRIPTION:25-Minute Presentation \nWith speakers Jason Edwards and Sharon O'Brian Brooks | University of Georgia\n  This study examined the impact o f an after-school service-learning program on the relationship between a Re search I university and a local school district. Participants included eigh t middle school students\, three teachers\, and one administrator. Data fro m interviews\, field notes\, and memos showed stakeholders viewed the unive rsity–district relationship positively but complicated with the city. Stude nts valued academic support and mentoring\, while staff highlighted strengt hened university-school relations. Communication difficulties highlighted o ngoing challenges in sustaining effective service-learning partnerships. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145106Z LOCATION:UHD A412 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:BRIDGING SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES: LESSONS FROM AN AFTER SCHOOL SER VICE-LEARNING PROGRAM TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T161500Z DTEND:20260327T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:4kp2mdnvj4ltekgqihuchvmbh3@google.com CREATED:20260210T172231Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151416Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T210000Z DTEND:20260326T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:3lq7f62k303g5i9hf3ekbhn5a7@google.com CREATED:20260129T204843Z DESCRIPTION:

Houston is Bayou City for a reason! Our unique ecology shaped our growth as a city and there is no better way to see this than fr om the bayous themselves. Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on an exciting pon toon boat ride through the heart of Houston. The ride will pass historic si tes and modern marvels\, all with expert commentary and education offered b y experts from the partnership.

Please note that boat will leave UHD at 4:00 p.m. and return to UHD b y 6:00 pm for the poster session and reception.

LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204843Z LOCATION:Buffalo Bayou SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Session: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T130000Z DTEND:20260327T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:1v2q025q5ibibvuj3u5h820oea@google.com CREATED:20260206T213451Z DESCRIPTION:Join our first plenary session with Ruth N. López Turley\, PhD. We will gather in the Auditorium directly across the hall from the breakfa st (A300). LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T213452Z LOCATION:UHD Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Plenary Keynote with Dr. Ruth Lopez Turley TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T163000Z DTEND:20260327T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:7accc0d6eg9b56nc1d8hho1pj0@google.com CREATED:20260212T160144Z DESCRIPTION:Our Friday Lunch Plenary will be a panel devoted to the interse ctions between higher education and non-profits for civic initiatives. We w ill hear from a collection of Houston’s top non-profit professionals discus sing how their partnerships with higher education have impacted their missi ons. We look forward to a thoughtful and deep dive into successes\, paths t o improvement these leaders see in the intersection of higher education and non-profit initiatives. The panel will be moderated by the Houston Food Ba nk’s President\, Brian Greene. Take a look at our panelists below! LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151629Z LOCATION:UHD A300 SEQUENCE:1 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Lunch and Plenary: Non-Profit Leader Panel TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T210000Z DTEND:20260327T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:0go387bu3cgm30doou2psd3e58@google.com CREATED:20260210T190102Z DESCRIPTION:60-Minute Presentation\nWith speaker Hanjin Mao | University of Houston – Downtown\n  This session introduces experiential philanthropy\, a high-impact service-learning pedagogy that engages students in researchin g community needs\, evaluating nonprofits\, and making collective giving de cisions. While often used in nonprofit management\, the model is adaptable across disciplines. Drawing on a quasi-experimental study\, the presentatio n compares hypothetical\, internal\, and external funding models\, showing that civic learning outcomes are strong regardless of financial resources. Participants will gain practical strategies to implement experiential phila nthropy\, even in resource-constrained contexts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190102Z LOCATION:UHD A430 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:EXPERIENTIAL PHILANTHROPY: AN INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T180000Z DTEND:20260327T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:39khe9f0d8kcv35g3891fkjtk2@google.com CREATED:20260210T174632Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174633Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260327T191500Z DTEND:20260327T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T161237Z UID:57orq0lf9se94m76n7is87fesu@google.com CREATED:20260210T181324Z DESCRIPTION:Head to the Skyline Lounge on the third floor of UHD's academic building (a few steps from the check-in table) to enjoy a quick break. LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181345Z LOCATION:UHD Skyline Lounge SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Break TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR