Join The School of Public Affairs for the annual faculty and staff retreat on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the Hall of Science.

Check in opens at 9:30 am and programming begins at 10:00 am.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Register Here!

Tentative Agenda

Session Time

Check In

9:30 am

Morning Programming: 

  • Discussions with SPA Dean, Alison Jacknowitz
  • Discussions with Interim President, Dave Marchick

10:00 am

Mediterranean Buffet Lunch, provided by Chartwells

12:00 pm

Afternoon Programming (select one session to attend)

  • Creating Digital Content
  • AU Guidance on AI
  • Research Services

1:00 pm

Optional Activities (select one session to attend)

  • Volunteer Project - Coordinated by the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement. 
  • Book Discussion - Eat That Frog!
  • Cake Pops 101 - Participate in a workshop to make six cake pops led by Baked by Yael, nut-free & Kosher bakery.

2:00 pm

Retreat Ends

3:00 pm