2025 Conference

C.A.R.E. S.~ Communicating for Access, Respect, Empathy, and Service

Communicating: Emphasizing the need for intentional and inclusive dialogue.

Access: Making communication practices equitable and accessible for everyone.

Respect: Creating spaces where all voices are valued and honored.

Empathy: Deepening understanding and connections through compassionate communication.

Service: Bring school supplies for kids, we will be assembling packbacks and include supportive notes for for kids!

April 11, 2025

8:00am to 4:00pm

Registration Link: Register Here

Call for Papers/Programs: link 

Are you planning to judge the speech competition? Please bring a device to complete the judging form.

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Program

Check-in and continental breakfast at 8am. 

Public Speaking Contest  (8:30am to 12:00pm)

8:30-9:30:  Round I   (8:30 – 9:20)  

9:30-10:30: Round II

10:45-11:45:  Final Round or Round III

12:00 – 12:45 pm  Lunch, Keynote Speaker, and Awards for PS Contest Winners

Panel Presentations 

Session I – 1:00 – 1:50  

Session II  – 2:00 – 2:50 

Session III  – 3:00 – 3:50

4:00 Awards and Recognition – Courtyard

4:20 Business Meeting