HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center • Chula Vista, California
Student Track Agenda
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Schedule at a Glance
(General Student Track Agenda. Subject to change)
TIME ZONE: Pacific
Friday, Oct. 30
FRIDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
Noon – 8:00 p.m. |
¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) Registration |
|
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Networking Activities (optional) |
Saturday, Oct. 31
SATURDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
7:00 a.m. – Noon |
¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track) Registration |
|
7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Photo Booth |
|
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. |
Student/Employer Networking Breakfast |
|
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Orientation |
|
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
President’s Welcome |
|
10:15 – 10:25 a.m. |
Break |
|
10:30 – 11:55 a.m. |
Peer Networking Activity |
|
12:10 – 1:00 p.m. |
Student Lunch – HACU Programs/Services |
|
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. |
Break |
|
1:25 – 2:15 p.m. |
Meet the Employers |
|
2:20 – 2:30 p.m. |
Break |
|
2:35 – 3:25 p.m. |
Professional Development Workshops A |
|
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
Opening Plenary |
|
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception and Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall |
|
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Cyber Café |
Sunday, Nov. 1
SUNDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Photo Booth |
|
8:00 – 8:55 a.m. |
Student/Employer Networking Breakfast |
|
9:05 – 10:00 a.m. |
Employer Career Panel Round 1 |
|
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Cyber Café |
|
10:10 – 11:40 a.m. |
Exhibit Hall |
|
Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Power Lunch |
|
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. |
Professional Development Workshops B |
|
2:45 – 3:40 p.m. |
Employer Career Panel Round 2 |
|
3:40 – 3:55 p.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
4:00 – 5:05 p.m. |
Professional Development Workshops C |
|
5:10 – 6:00 p.m. |
Group Photos |
Monday, Nov. 2
MONDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Photo Booth |
|
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. |
Final Student/Employer Networking Breakfast |
|
8:55 – 9:50 a.m. |
Employer Career Panel Round 3 |
|
9:50 – 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
|
10:05 – 11:55 a.m. |
Exhibit Hall |
|
Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Partnership Lunch |
|
1:50 – 3:10 p.m. |
The Power Hour: Ready, Set, Engage |
|
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. |
HACU Town Hall |
|
6:30 – 10:30 p.m. |
Networking Dinner/Dance |
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Contact Information
If you have any questions related to HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, please feel free to contact us. Institutions interested in the Student Scholars Package should contact HACU Student Services at 210-576-3205, or email studenttrack@hacu.net. A Student Scholars Sponsorship Agreement will be provided and due immediately to secure a package.
Student services Department
For Department questions, please contact:
- 210-692-3805
- studenttrack@hacu.net
