Community Impact Symposium

*Registration deadline is Friday, April 18*

What to expect:

The inaugural Community Impact Symposium is a dynamic, day-long event designed to inspire faculty and staff to foster a welcoming and supportive campus. Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and action featuring thought-provoking guest speakers, interactive community conversations, and opportunities to contribute to community aid initiatives. 

Keynote Speakers

Learn actionable community-building strategies from two professionals with a proven track record of cultivating thriving and inclusive environments. 

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Arezu Corella, Ph.D.

University of Arizona

Senior Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management & Associate Dean, Undergraduate Admissions

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Arika Wells

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Community Conversations

We will split the Community Conversation section into two parts:

Part 1: Learn about the exciting initiatives driven by our established university community groups. Explore specific opportunities to join their efforts, collaborate on shared goals, and contribute to fostering engagement and connection on campus.

Part 2: Attendees will participate in three meaningful discussions that cover a variety of topics. Participants will have the chance to vote on subjects that will inform these conversations, including building community beyond individual units, fostering environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive, and self-care practices to adopt during times of change at the university.

Community Aid Activities

Upon entry, attendees are encouraged to donate hygiene products, including toilet paper, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and shaving cream. After lunch, participants will assemble these donations into care packages for Youth On Their Own, a nonprofit dropout prevention program in Tucson dedicated to supporting the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to write supportive messages to the students involved in the program.

Those who choose to donate will be entered into a raffle held during the opening ceremony.