ITGA Conference Updates-Call for Proposals Deadline is Friday, February 23!
The City of College Park and University of Maryland, College Park invite you to apply to be a presenter at the 2024 ITGA City & University RelationsConference, “The Power of Partnerships: Solving Grand Challenges Together,"June 5 through June 7, 2024. To view the tracks and submission details, clickhere.
The Certificate in Town Gown Relations Program Launches in March
ITGA is once again offering the Certificate in Town Gown Relations program beginning March 20-April 24, 11:00am-1:00pm (ET). The six-weeks virtual program helps stakeholders address the complex challenges and processes associated with city and university relationships and promotes the skills necessary for effective development of collaborative partnerships and alliances throughout college towns. To learn more about the program, clickhere. To see the modules and instructors, clickhere. Registration is open.
ITGA 2024 Professional Development Series
ITGA is offering a NEW webinar series designed to elevate your professional potential. The first of three webinars are below. To see the full Spring series: Real Life Solutions to Gritty Challenges, click here. Registration is required to attend.
Feb. 28: 12:00-1:00pm (EST): Partying Smart, Partying Safe, Partying... Quietly? A Panel Discussion: Join our panel of university and town partners from communities across North America as they discuss the registration and safe party sessions they have implemented in their local areas.
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