Networking Opportunities

Throughout the Conference

Saturday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 25

Small Group Dinners and Lunch

Whether you are a new or returning conference attendee, getting together with colleagues over dinner is a great way to network. We are continuing to offer conference attendees the opportunity to sign up for small group dinners and lunches at several local restaurants. Reservations have been made for small groups of up to six attendees from Saturday, June 22 to Tuesday, June 25. There is also an opportunity to network with colleagues during lunch on the conference's half day on Monday, June 24. Let us do the work for you — all you need to do is show up, meet, eat, network, and enjoy. Advance registration is required, to RSVP for small group dinners click here. To RSVP for small group lunch click here.

Sunday, June 23

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Special Interest Groups
Participate in guided discussions focused on the issues and challenges of various institutions, including: Academic Medical Centers and Medical Colleges; Community Colleges; Historically Black Institutions; Museums, Libraries, and Collections; Religious and Church-Related Institutions; and Teaching Higher Education Law.

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Honors and Awards Ceremony
All attendees and their guests are invited to join us in celebrating and recognizing the recipients of this year's honors and awards.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception sponsored by Hogan Lovells US LLP
Celebrate the official opening of the 59th Annual Conference! It's your chance to meet, greet, mingle, and network with new and old friends and colleagues on the first evening of the conference. Be sure to start your conference experience off right by attending this annual event. This event is free to all paid attendees, $40 for adult guests, $10 for children (6-12), and free for children 5 and under.

Monday, June 24

5:45 a.m.
Running or Walking Tour
NACUA is partnering with City Running Tours to offer a group running and walking tour. Cost is $25 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.
Important Notice
A signed waiver is required for all registration. Please complete and send to Simone Perry (snp@nacua.org).

6:00 a.m.
Morning Yoga
All levels are welcome to join; bring a mat (mats will not be available onsite - consider a travel yoga mat available from various athletics and online retailers) and wear comfortable clothes. A signed waiver (available onsite) will be required prior to practice. Please contact to Susan Marcy at susan.marcy@fsw.edu with any questions.

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Husch Blackwell LLP
Rise and shine! Map out your schedule of sessions for the day while you catch up with new and old friends and colleagues over breakfast.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Taste of Denver Food Tour
Enjoy a culinary walking tour through the most historic neighborhood in Denver – Larimer Square. This is a gourmet dining experience where you will enjoy signature and seasonal dishes from award-winning chefs and artisans. Cost is $65 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Segway Tour
Hop on a segway with Magic Carpet Glides and roll through some of Denver's most iconic sites. Cost is $55 per person; payments must be received by Friday, June 14. Click here to purchase ticket.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Taste of Denver Food Tour
Enjoy a culinary walking tour through the most historic neighborhood in Denver – Larimer Square. This is a gourmet dining experience where you will enjoy signature and seasonal dishes from award-winning chefs and artisans. Cost is $65 per person; please click here to purchase a ticket.

Tuesday, June 25

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. sponsored by Cullen and Dykman
Leadership & Membership Recognition Breakfast
All attendees are invited to join their colleagues for breakfast and to celebrate the Association's leadership and member volunteers. The program begins at 8:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
As an alternative to the Leadership and Membership Recognition breakfast, a continental breakfast will be available.

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Networking Luncheon sponsored by JAMS
This is your chance to continue to network with colleagues over lunch.

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Affinity Group Luncheons
Participate in an affinity group lunch at the Annual Conference. Affinity Groups are self-organized and self-governing groups that meet based on a commonality of regional, institutional, or other interest. These groups gather informally to discuss issues pertaining to their specific region, institutional type, or area of professional or personal interest.

Wednesday, June 26

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast sponsored by Littler Mendelson
Catch up with new and old friends and colleagues over breakfast on this final day of the conference.