Cupso virtual conference, April 14-16, 2021

The work of University Public Service Organizations has never been more vital to the future of our communities and our country.

This years' (virtual) Annual Conference is packed with opportunities to explore not only how Public Service  has shifted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other events of the past year but also how, in the midst of crisis, CUPSO members are continuing to play an essential role in supporting core functions of government. It will feature two break-out tracks: "Emerging Issues & Practices" and "Continuing Commitments," as well as a series of plenary sessions that bring all participants together in one virtual space.

Each breakout and plenary session will include opportunities for peer to peer learning and networking to help build and strengthen relationships with colleagues in the unique field of practice that is University Public Service. 

Individual registration rates:

Individual Early Bird: $75 (before March 15)

Individual General Registration $100 (after March 15)

If you would like to send a larger team to the conference, this year we are also offering a discounted flat rate for teams of three or more people from the same center/institute. Team registration rates: 

Team Early Bird: $200 (before March 15)

Team General Registration: $250 (after March 15)

Full Agenda (Link to pdf)

Session Descriptions (link to PDF)

Agenda Overview

Day 1 - April 14

Morning Meeting for Institute/ Center Directors (11 am EST)

Afternoon Plenary:  (2 pm EST)

Optional "Happy Hour" Networking Session (5 pm EST)

Day 2 - April 15

Morning Plenary: Expanding Impact through Collaboration (11 am EST)

Morning Breakouts (12:45 pm EST)

Afternoon Plenary: Asset Based Community Planning (2:30 pm EST)

Afternoon  Breakouts (4 pm EST)

Day 3 - April 16

Morning Plenary: Applying a Social Justice Lens to Our Work (10:30 am EST)

Morning Breakouts (12 pm EST)

Afternoon Directors' Session: CUPSO Business Meeting (1:30 pm EST)

Closing Roundtable: Why Public Service is a Priority in Difficult Times (2:30 pm EST)