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FEATURED EVENTS AND MEETINGS
NASPA Annual Conference Opening Reception Sunday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mardi Gras World Join your NASPA family following the conference kickoff session at the NASPA Annual Conference Opening Reception! The festivities begin with a lively second line band leading conference attendees from the Opening Keynote Speaker at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to Mardi Gras World. Reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones as you enjoy entertainment, food, and more! Please note, there is an approximately 15 minute walk from the convention center to Mardi Gras World. An ADA shuttle will be available for folks who need assistance traveling to the reception. NASPA Communities and Grad Prep Program Fair Sunday, March 16, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hall C, MCCNO Graduate program faculty and students welcome you to learn more about master’s and doctoral-level graduate programs. Stop by their tables to ask questions and see what their programs have to offer! NASPA offers a variety of opportunities to engage with communities that foster connection, support, and professional growth within Student Affairs. Discover how these Constituent Groups can enhance your professional journey and help you connect with peers who share your interests and aspirations. Speak to our volunteer leaders about how to get involved! NASPA Annual Business Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MCCNO Hall B2-2 Members of the Association have the opportunity to connect with current and future leaders at the organization’s annual business meeting. This meeting is open to all participants. We welcome you to attend to learn about the Association’s leadership, finance and operations, and what is in store for the future.
President’s Breakfast for Faculty and Faculty Institute Monday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hilton Riverside Churchill D The Faculty Institute is an annual event designed to bring together faculty from across the nation to discuss the most innovative practices and pressing issues in student affairs and higher education graduate preparation. There will also be opportunities to connect with faculty through specific affinity groups and roundtable discussions, which will be determined through a pre- institute survey to registered faculty. NASPA and NASPA Foundation Awards Celebration Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4:30 – 5:30 Awards Ceremony, MCCNO Great Hall 5:30 – 6:30 Awards Reception, Magnolia Porch Lobby Come celebrate the amazing accomplishments of your colleagues! The Association invites all attendees to celebrate the NASPA Annual Awards and the NASPA Pillars of the Profession at the NASPA and NASPA Foundation Awards Celebration. You shouldn’t miss this fabulous opportunity to recognize both our rising stars and those earning lifetime achievement awards! Come for the awards celebration and stay for the reception to celebrate! A full list of NASPA award winners is available on page 32 of this program book.
Student Affairs Moms’ (S.A.M.S.) Lounge Need a place to visit with other student affairs moms during the conference? Want to just relax between a session or two? Visit the Student Affairs Moms’ (S.A.M.S.) Lounge.
VPSA Lounge MCCNO Rivergate
Throughout the conference, VPSAs (and the equivalent) are encouraged to visit the VPSA Lounge to gather with colleagues, share information, or just relax. Vice Presidents for Student Affairs Orientation: Navigating the NASPA Annual Conference as a VPSA Sunday, March 16, 4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., MCCNO Rivergate Are you a vice president for student affairs (or the equivalent) who is attending the NASPA Annual Conference for the first time, or a seasoned attendee who is attending for the first time as a VPSA? If so, plan to attend this informal, VPSA-facilitated session designed to help you get the most out of your conference experience. NASPA understands that it’s never easy for VPSAs to be away from campus. You can trust that time spent with us during #NASPA25 will be time well spent!
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