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Spring Retreat

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Student Rec Center
2026 Retreat Itinerary
12:00 PM

Optional Lunch at the Student Rec Center

  • Box Lunch Options based on selection from RSVP form  
1:00 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks  – Gary Furbee and Carrie Showalter

1:05 PM SL Post-Restructure Reflection and Mission Alignment Discussion - Gary Furbee 
1:20 PM

SL Department 2026/2027 Preview Presentation (5 minutes each)

  • Campus and Community Life
  • Student Well-being
  • Student Engagement and Leadership

1:35 PM      Raffle Giveaways
1:45 PM SL Department Vision and Strategic Planning (5 minutes each)

  • Experiential Programming and Services
  • Housing and Residence Life 
  • Student Union and Operations 
2:00 PM  SL Committee Updates and Strategic Outlook

  • Progress and Priorities Review
    • SL Assessment Committee
    • SL Student Employee Experience Council
    • SL Cultural Action Team 
2:30 PM   

Large Group Photo and Interactive Activities 

  • One large group photo
  • Group activities: pickleball, bracelet making, put-put, lego crafts, hammock hangout by the pond, games tables, yard games by hammocks, bouldering at the climbing wall

3:15 PM University Partner Presentations 

  • SGA Year In Review (SGA Chief of Staff Shelby Davis and SGA President Pro Tempore Hank Poole) 
  • Embracing Our Role As Student Recruiters (VP Fabrizio D'Aloisio)
4:05 PM Closing Remarks - Gary Furbee 

RSVP for the Retreat Submit a Student Life Photo

Where can I park this day?

Parking will be available in lots ST-1 and ST-4. You must enter the coupon code listed below into the pay station:

Coupon Code: SL5212026

What should I wear?

Dress is casual. Wear Gold and Blue to show your spirit!