Ever wondered what it would be like to compete on the taskmaster? Showcase your musical talents on spicks and specks? Finally flaunt all that knowledge you have on that one niche interest? Then get keen for the first social event of the National Conference: Quizzical Pursuit. Join us in a mashup of all your favourite game shows, as we take good ol’ pub trivia to the next level. With trivia rounds covering a variety of topics, a couple bonus challenges and few secret surprises to boot, this sure won’t be a night to miss.

DRESS CODE: CASUAL | START TIME: 7:30PM | LOCATION: ORMOND DINING HALL | BRING: PEN

We kick off our formal proceedings with the Opening Dinner to celebrate the opening of the 52nd NAAUC National Conference alongside our social calendar for the week.

Pre-dinner drinks: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Formal dinner 6:30pm-8:00pm

Location: Chapel Lawn & St John’s Dining Hall

Our Opening Address will welcome you to Conference, giving you the run down of all things #NATCON23

Location: Yuma Auditorium. Meet at the Picken Lawn at the end of Afternoon Tea to then proceed.

Provided by the one and only Red Frogs!

Location: Picken Lawn

Over the course of the week, our Academic Sessions will cycle through two rotations. Our first session today consists of two academics, Leadership 101 and Residential Life: A Holistic Experience. Please head to either academic at 1pm for the first session, and switch for the second session beginning at 2pm.

Leadership 101: Understanding what leadership truly is can be one of the more nerve-racking parts of taking on new responsibilities as young student leaders. This seminar seeks to provide a framework for young leaders, or those aspiring to take on leadership positions to grow and succeed. Students will be asked to reflect on their personal style of leadership, and discuss the qualities that may assist in bringing out the best in themselves and their colleagues.

Location: Kaye Scott

Residential Life: A Holistic Experience: Residential life is a special and unique experience. As students living incolleges and university residences we know that, but sometimes we struggle to articulate the benefits. Residential Life: A Holistic Experience is an academic which asks the question, what is the purpose of life on res?

Over the course of an hour, you’ll be asked to reflect on your own experience, the history of your college or residence, and what the opportunity of leadership can provide you with, throughout your time in your role. We’ll examine some of the driving forces behind the residential experience, and break down what the experience can and does provide for young people. This academic helps to orient yourself over the conference week and obtain a clearer picture of what you can get from NAAUC and the National Conference.

Location: Wade Garden

Each afternoon you will meet to discuss and reflect on everything that has happened throughout the day. You will get to know your Debrief Group Leader, who is a NAAUC Team Member.

Location: Meet your Debrief Leader at the Picken Lawn to be shown your regular Debrief Room

Lunch provided by Ormond College in the Dining Hall

Provided by the one and only Red Frogs!

Location: Picken Lawn

Welcome to NAAUC National Conference 2023!

Location: Junior Common Room

Monday’s First Aid Officer: Chelsea Moor

Monday’s Accomodation Officer: Georgia Meise