Student Registration: 2026 Outreach and Engaged Scholarship Symposium "Passion & Purpose the Power of Partnerships"
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About
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Outreach and Engaged Scholarship Symposium- Passion and Purpose: the Power of Partnerships. This dynamic event provides opportunities for advancing the outreach and engagement work at Auburn University through networking, presenting scholarship and learning from both colleagues and community partners about the projects that are carrying out the Land-grant mission of our institution.
- Advance Transformational Partnerships for Public Good - Emphasize the catalytic role of partnerships—across academia, community, and industry—in driving impactful, ethical, and sustainable solutions for the public good. Highlight best practices and the “togetherness” that makes outreach and engagement possible.
- Elevate Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation - Encourage interdisciplinary teams to co-create, share, and implement innovative outreach and engaged scholarship initiatives.
- Promote Inclusive and Respectful Engagement - Address challenges that inhibit the promotion a culture of respect, integrity, and empowerment within and beyond the university.
- Showcase and Celebrate Partnership Impact - Recognize and celebrate the achievements of community partners, staff, students, and faculty scholars. Highlight measurable outcomes, acknowledge the contributions of long-term partners, and share compelling stories of partnership-driven success at local, regional, and global levels.
- Strengthen Assessment and Continuous Improvement – Encourage all symposium projects and presentations to include discussion about mechanisms for assessing partnership effectiveness and impact. Encourage the use of institutional IRB protocols and post-event evaluations to inform future outreach strategies.
Registration is open now and will be open to allow for on-site registration. The early bird registration fee is $50. On August 1, the registration fee increases to $65. On August 14 the registration fee increases to $75. Walk-in registration, during the symposium, is $80.
The anticipated location is the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
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Opens Apr 28, 2026 12:21pm
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Parking Details
We ask that Auburn University faculty and staff use Auburn University parking for the symposium. There are A and B zone decks and lots very close to the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center. Tiger Transit also lets off at several stops near the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center. For presenters who do not have an Auburn University parking pass, please contact Amy Wadsworth Register at awr0026@auburn.edu or 334-844-5706 no later than Friday, August 15, 2025 for parking guidance.
