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 – Northern California Symposium:
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1-Day Event | March 14, 2025 | Host: UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, 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 UC Davis School of Medicine 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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University of California, Davis: Undergraduate/Main Campus + School of Medicine |
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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 UC Davis School of Medicine |