Past Events

The space where you host campus visits is more than just a venue—it tells a story about your institution. For the past three years, the University of Oregon (UO) has been crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors at the Student Welcome Center. This center was thoughtfully designed to make visitors feel like they've truly arrived home, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. But how does the UO extend this theme of "Welcome Home" into the Welcome Center? In this session, we'll…

Join us on July 17th for the Region V event hosted by Valencia College. Staff members will have the chance to tour Valencia College Osceola, join in on hot topic conversations, and network with colleagues. Information regarding parking and lodging will be sent before the event. Questions? Please contact Madison Owens (maidson.owens@fscj.edu) or Keisha Jordan (ljordan16@valenciacollege.edu). * There is no charge to register for this event. Lunch will be provided by CIVSA. Register using the link below! ------------------------------- Tentative Schedule:…

Join us on July 28 for the Region III event hosted by St. Ambrose University & Mount Mercy University. The event will take place on St. Ambrose's campus in Davenport, IA. Professional staff members will have the chance to tour campus, join in on Hot Topic conversations, and networking with colleagues. Information regarding parking and lodging will be included in your event confirmation email. Questions? Please contact Gracyn Malcolm, malcolmgracyn@sau.edu, or Misty Sparrow, msparrow@emich.edu. * There is no charge to…

Calling all CIVSA new members! You're invited to join the Member Relations Committee for a New Member Orientation, where we’ll be sharing all things CIVSA. The goal of this orientation is to: Discuss membership benefits Provide insights on opportunities to get involved Facilitate discussions with current CIVSA members Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.

The BIPOC Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences and/or issues in the higher education field. 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…

The LGBTQ+ Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences and/or issues in the higher education field. 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.…

Join us in North Carolina on Friday, October 3, 2025, for a Region V in-person event hosted by Elon University. This event offers a relaxed environment to explore, engage in meaningful conversations, and build valuable connections with colleagues. CIVSA members will have the chance to: Tour Elon’s campus and welcome center spaces Participate in a professional development session Join in on hot topic conversations with a swag swap Network with CIVSA peers Registration is limited to 60 guests and open to all…

The Event Planners Connection Group is for event professionals who do not oversee visit programs or tour guides to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and exchange resources related to event planning in higher education. 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…