FORUM 2026
June 16 to 18
at Rackham Graduate School,
University of Michigan
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Check back regularly for updates!
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DAY 1: Tuesday, June 16
9:30 a.m. Tour // 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Conference // 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
OPTIONAL: Campus Tour
9:30 a.m.
Tour Location: TBD
Meeting place: Rackham Graduate School front entrance.
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Check In & Networking
Rackham Graduate School, Assembly Hall
Say hello to FORUM friends, new and old!
12:00 p.m.
Welcome, Expectations,
& Fireside Chat
Craig Leonard, Executive Director, Pipeline Development & Strategic Initiatives,
with Tom Baird, Vice President for Development, University of Michigan.
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1:00 p.m.
DAY 2: Wednesday, June 17
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conference // 5:15 p.m. Happy Hour
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
Coffee & Networking
Coffee will be provided.
8:30 a.m.
Conference
9 to 4:30 p.m.
Includes presentation by special guest, Karen Isble, Vice President for College Advancement at Kalamazoo College.
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Lunch Break
11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch not provided. Use this time to explore Ann Arbor and connect with colleagues!
Check out some of our favorite spots.
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THEMED LUNCH & LEARNS: Looking for a more structured lunch discussion? Bring your lunch back to Assembly Hall and join one of our themed tables. Please save your spot in advance. Sign up sheets will be available at registration.
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Happy Hour
4:30 p.m.
A2SF Culinary Row and Beer Garden, Top of the Park, 915 E. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI
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DAY 3: Thursday, June 18
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Rackham Graduate School Assembly Hall
unless otherwise noted
Coffee & Networking
Coffee will be provided.
8:30 a.m.
Conference
9 to 11:55 a.m.
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FORUM Closing
11:55 a.m.
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