The Umoja Community Education Foundation annually hosts the Regional Symposium, a transformative event held in both the Northern and Southern regions of California during the spring semester in April. Specifically designed to serve our 73 affiliate programs, the symposium serves as a dynamic platform for collaborative learning and growth. Each regional event encompasses a rich array of activities, including workshop sessions, engagement with four-year universities, connection to the African Diaspora, cross-regional support, and alliance building. Moreover, the symposium aligns with the elements of the UCEF Memo of Understanding (MOU), offering targeted training and development sessions to identify Umoja Practitioners and acknowledge students' contributions to establishing thriving Umoja programs.
REGISTRATION
Schedule
AGENDA AT A GLANCE – Southern California Symposium
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1-Day Event | April 4, 2025 | Host: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, CA |
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Umoja Community Education Foundation |
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Registration and Breakfast |
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Umoja Elder Opening |
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10:30 AM – 10:40 AM |
Umoja and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Celebratory Opening |
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10:40 AM – 11:10 AM |
Community Building Activity |
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11:10 AM – 12:05 PM |
Umoja Presentation: "Voices of the Future: Elevating Student Leadership and Agency – Self-Advocacy in Today’s Landscape" |
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12:05 PM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science |
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1:00 PM – 1:40 PM |
Transfer Student Support Presentation |
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1:40 PM – 2:10 PM |
Campus Tour |
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2:10 PM – 2:50 PM |
Student Panel and Discussion |
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2:50 PM – 3:00 PM |
Event Wrap Up and Closing Remarks |
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3:00 PM |
Attendees Depart Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science |