Past Events

A focused roundtable to discuss institutional protocols and coordinated approaches when responding to inquiries or visits from external agencies. This session provides space to share practices, compare frameworks, and support consistent, informed responses across our campuses. Please note: participants are not serving as subject matter experts on this topic. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.

The Middle Managers Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who are leaders overseeing day-to-day functions and operations, but are between upper management and frontline employees. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connections a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these offerings. Register using the link below; the zoom link…

The Canadian Specific Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who work within a Canadian-based college or university. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these offerings. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.

Are you responsible for creating or managing your department’s budget? Join this webinar to hear how CIVSA members from two different institutions successfully manage their budgets. Each presenter will share personal experiences, practical strategies they use, and how they navigate budget challenges and changes within their departments. Whether you’re an experienced budget manager or new to the process, this session will provide valuable insights, tips, and tools to help you manage your department’s budget more efficiently and confidently. Register using…

Calling all CIVSA New Members! You're invited to join the Member Relations Committee for a New Member Orientation. This orientation is for CIVSA new members who have joined in the past three months and/or have not attended an orientation and have been a member for less than one year. The goal of this orientation is to: Share with you membership benefits Provide insights on opportunities to get involved Facilitate discussions with current CIVSA members Register using the link below; the…

Join your fellow Region III Members as we prepare for annual conference! This time will allow first time conference attendees to ask questions, conference alumni to give their tips and tricks to get the most out of Annual Conference and everyone attending an opportunity to connect before we meet in Minneapolis! Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.

Professional development doesn’t start or stop with the annual conference—and we’re here to show you how to make the most of what CIVSA offers all year long. Join us for a virtual chat about ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, resources, and ways to stay engaged beyond the "big event". This is your chance to explore how CIVSA can support your goals, no matter where you are or what your schedule looks like. Let’s grow together—365 days a year. Register using the…

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, June 30 at 12 p.m. EST for an insider’s look into the storytelling process that brought welcome centers at the University of Oregon, Belmont University, East Texas A&M University and more to life. I’m considering this more of a workshop and less of a webinar. I’ll further unpack best practices shared at my breakout session from this year’s CIVSA annual conference, co-led with Michael Luna from the University of Oregon. I will guide participants through “how…