Schedule at a Glance

EventTimeLocation
Registration3-9pmSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Welcome7pmSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Opening Reception7:30pm-9:30pmMarket Hall
Judges Meeting8:45pmSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Hospitality Room6pm-1amNiagara AB (Holiday Inn) and Dalhousie Ballroom (Best Western)
EventTimeLocation
Breakfast7:30-8:45amDeCew Dining Hall (DDH)
Wellness Session8:00-8:45amBeginners Yoga - CJ’s Lounge (adjacent to DDH) Art Therapy - TH258 Walk the Track - Walker Complex
Travel to Opening Ceremonies8:45-9amOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Opening Ceremonies9:00-9:15amSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Keynote Speaker: Jeremie Saunders9:15-10:15amSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Morning Break10:15-10:45amSean O’Sullivan Lobby
Remembrance Day Reflection10:45-11:05amSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Travel to Sessions11:05-11:15amOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Concurrent Session #111:15am-12:05pmBreak Out Rooms (see Session Descriptions for specific location)
Travel to Lunch12:05-12:15pmOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Lunch/Opportunities Fair12:15-1:15pmDeCew Dining Hall (DDH)
Travel to Concurrent Sessions1:15-1:25pmOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Concurrent Session #21:25-2:15pmBreak Out Rooms (see Session Descriptions for specific location)
Concurrent Session #32:25-3:15pmBreak Out Rooms (see Session Descriptions for specific location)
Afternoon Break3:15-3:45pmOutside Break Out Rooms
Concurrent Session #43:45-4:35pmBreak Out Rooms (see Session Descriptions for specific location)
Concurrent Session #54:45-5:35pmBreak Out Rooms (see Session Descriptions for specific location)
Judges’ Meeting5:45pm - 6:15pmTA303
Banquet Preparation Time5:35-7:30pmReturn to Hotel
Conference Banquet7:30-11:30pmHoliday Inn
Hospitality Room6pm-1amNiagara AB (Holiday Inn) and Dalhousie Ballroom (Best Western)
EventTimeLocation
Breakfast8-9:15amDeCew Dining Hall (DDH)
Travel to Top Presentations9:15-9:25amOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Top Presentations9:25-10:15amBreak Out Rooms (Schedule will be posted in Conference App)
Travel to Closing Keynote10:15-10:25amOur Volunteers will assist with navigation
Closing Keynote - Adam Shoalts10:30-11:15amSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Closing Ceremonies11:15-11:45amSean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS)
Grab and Go Lunch11:45amOutside Sean O’Sullivan Theatre (SOS) - You can also pop down and eat them in Market Hall before you go!
TimeslotTitleDescriptionPresenter(s)InstitutionLocationCapacity
11:15am-12:05pmBe Pro but still be You!"Professional" is a tricky term because it means different things, to different people, at different times.  Come learn a bit more about how to find your professional best self in a variety of situations.Lynn CharronUniversity of WindsorTA20370
1:25-2:15pmLeading Student LeadersAre you working in residence for the third, fourth, fifth or more time? While working as a senior student staff member I have found that while it may be legit, it certainly isn’t easy. In this session, we will delve into subjects such as change leadership, vision sharing, love languages and more. Together, let’s pool our knowledge of how to lead leaders like pros. #leadingleaders #legitleadingEmily GillisQueen’s UniversityTA20370
2:25-3:15pmThe "Footloose" EffectYou’ll learn about the benefits of harm reduction and how to apply it through an interactive presentation, and what we like to call the “Footloose” Effect.Jennifer Phillips & Kelly KreutzAlgonquin CollegeTA20370
3:45-4:35pmMaintaining Your Authenticity Even Through RejectionHave you ever been rejected? The truth is, we all have at some point in our personal or professional lives and we will likely experience this again in the future. This session will highlight our personal experience with rejection with Residence Life and how we allowed it to shape us into the people we are today. Join us for a motivating and vulnerable conversation on how to push your comfort levels and pull yourself back up after experiencing a difficult “no”.Natalia Goncalves & Kendall MirrleesUniversity of OttawaTA20370
4:45pm-5:35pmChoose Your Own PathVisit our Healing Garden Attend a Student Facilitated Session Go on a Campus Tour (meet at the Volunteer Hub)

**Subject to change, meant to be a guide for your overall conference experience**