Event Schedule

Day 1 – Sunday, April 21

12:00-6:30 p.m.

THIRD FLOOR FOYER

Attendee and Exhibitor Registration

3:45-4:45 p.m.

ORCHESTRA BALLROOM

CUPA-HR Conference Onboarding

JOIN US TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

This informal conference onboarding event is where you’ll meet other conference attendees, get insider information about all the conference has to offer, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.

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5:00-6:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM EFG

Opening Keynote – Kris McGuigan | more »

6:15-7:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Opening Reception in Expo

CONFERENCE KICK-OFF

Catch up with colleagues as you explore the Expo and meet with corporate partners over tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

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Day 2 – Monday, April 22

7:15-8:00 a.m.

TBD

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

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8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

THIRD FLOOR FOYER

Attendee and Exhibitor Registration

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Expo Open

8:30-9:15 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Continental Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.

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9:15-10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:15-11:00 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Helping Hand Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK AND LEND A HAND

Grab a refill on your morning coffee or tea, chat with higher ed HR service providers, and lend a helping hand with an activity to benefit Achieve Twin Cities, which provides community support and best-in-class programs to inspire and equip Minneapolis and Saint Paul young people for careers, college and life.

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11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM EFG

Keynote – Kevin McClure | more »

12:15-1:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Affinity Group Lunch in Expo 

ENJOY LUNCH WITH THOSE WHOSE HR INTERESTS ARE SIMILAR TO YOURS

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1:15-2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 2

2:15-3:00 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Helping Hand Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK AND LEND A HAND

Grab a beverage, chat with higher ed HR service providers, and lend a helping hand with an activity to benefit Achieve Twin Cities, which provides community support and best-in-class programs to inspire and equip Minneapolis and Saint Paul young people for careers, college and life. 

Sponsored by   

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 3 

5:30-8:00 p.m.

TBD

Offsite Reception/Connection Event

LET'S CELEBRATE A GREAT CUPA-HR CONFERENCE

Enjoy food, drinks and camaraderie at our Monday evening celebration.

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Day 3 – Tuesday, April 23

7:15-8:00 a.m.

TBD

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

Sponsored by   

8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

THIRD FLOOR FOYER

Attendee and Exhibitor Registration

8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Expo Open

8:30-9:15 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Continental Breakfast in Expo

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 4

10:15-11:00 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Break in Expo

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM EFG

Keynote – Amy Wrzesniewski | more »

12:15-1:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS GRAND BALLROOM ABCD

Lunch in Expo 

ENJOY LUNCH

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1:15-2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 5

2:15-2:45 p.m.

THIRD FLOOR FOYER

Break

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 6