BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACPA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://myacpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20260217T172347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173229Z UID:23618-1773414000-1773417600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & Networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview DESCRIPTION:Anchored at Convention: Coalitions & networks ACPA26 Virtual Preview\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 13 March 2026 | 3:00pm ET\nJoin us for a pre-convention virtual social with ACPA’s Coalitions and Networks\, which foster mentoring\, advance scholarship\, and build community across roles and identities. This session offers a preview of what to expect from the Coalitions and Networks at the ACPA26 Annual Convention in Baltimore\, Maryland. Participants will connect directly with Coalition and Network leaders to learn about upcoming socials\, sponsored programs\, and open business meetings. Attendees will also be entered into a giveaway raffle for a chance to win books during the session. \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/anchored-at-convention-coalitions-and-networks-acpa26-virtual-preview/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Coalition for Sexuality & Gender Identities,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20260219T153101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150525Z UID:23654-1772805600-1772811000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:CMA General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:CMA General Membership Meeting\npresented by the coalition for multicultural affairs (cma) and its networks\n  \nFriday\, 6 March 2026 | 2:00-3:30 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) in community with our Networks to gather for a general membership meeting. CMA’s Networks include the Asian Pacific American Network\, Latinx Network\, Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Network \, and Pan African Network. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all ACPA Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/cma-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20260113T182356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T182549Z UID:23003-1769778000-1769781600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Sawubona in Action: Mentorship\, Scholarship\, & Paying It Forward DESCRIPTION:Sawubona in Action: Mentorship\, Scholarship\, & Paying It Forward\npresented by the pan african network (PAN)\, a network of the coalition for multicultural affairs (CMA) \nfriday\, 30 january 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) in community with our Networks to pause\, breathe\, reset\, and reconnect toward collective power. CMA’s Networks include the Asian Pacific American Network\, Latinx Network\, Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Network \, and Pan African Network. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members\n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members\n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii)\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/sawubona-in-action-mentorship-scholarship-paying-it-forward/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/main_multi-01-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20251219T033406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164948Z UID:22744-1769522400-1769526000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:"From My Father's Eyes": A Conversation with Father Professionals DESCRIPTION:“FROM MY FATHER’S EYES”: A CONVERSATION WITH FATHER PROFESSIONALS\n \nTUESDAY\, January 27th\, 2026\n2 – 3PM EST / 1 – 2PM CST / 12 – 1PM MST / 11AM – 12PM PST\n \nDESCRIPTION\nFatherhood remains an underexamined topic within higher education\, particularly when viewed through the experiences of fathers themselves. As faculty and staff welcome new additions to their families\, they navigate evolving personal roles as spouses and parents while simultaneously managing shifting expectations in their professional responsibilities and their engagement with students. These dynamics are even more complex for fathers of color\, whose experiences are shaped by intersecting racial and gender identities that influence both their personal lives and their professional trajectories. To better provide voice to this topic\, we are hosting a panel of fathers of color working in higher education\, facilitated by Dr. Adrian H. Huerta\, Associate Professor of Education at USC Rossier School of Education. \nThis webinar is presented by the Coalition on Men & Masculinities (CMM)\, in collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN)\, the Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN)\, the Native American Indigenous Coalition (NAIC)\, the Multiracial and Transracial Adoptee Network (MTAN)\, the Pan African Network (PAN)\, the Latinx Network (LN)\, and the Coalition on Multicultural Affairs (CMA). \n**This webinar is free for all ACPA members** \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FACILITATOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CMM Scholar-in-Residence: Adrián H. Huerta\n Adrián H. Huerta is a tenured Associate Professor of Education and Population & Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California. He is an expert on boys and men of color\, gang-involved populations in the educational pipeline\, the high school-to-college transition\, and student parents in higher education. Dr. Huerta was awarded the Early Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education in 2022. He was a 2024 co-winner of the Anna Julia Cooper Early Career Award from the American Sociological Association’s section on Sociology of Education. He has secured more than $2.8 million in research grants\, fellowships\, and other funding to support his research. Dr. Huerta’s research appears in the Journal of College Student Development\, Innovative Higher Education\, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education\, and other scholarly/practitioner outlets. He earned his PhD in education from UCLA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELISTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Alan Acosta\n \n Dr. Alan Acosta is a passionate higher education professional whose work has focused on supporting college students in their psychosocial development and helping them become ethical global leaders. He currently serves as the associate vice provost for student life at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School\, where he collaborates with students\, faculty\, and staff on cultivating and nurturing holistic student support\, engagement\, and wellness. \nPrior to his current role\, Alan worked at Clark University and Florida State University in a variety of roles and managing numerous campus offices\, including student conduct\, housing\, new student orientation\, and accessibility services. In these roles\, Alan also coordinated institutional diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives\, managed campus-wide student crises\, and supported campus offices through transition and change. \nIn addition to his campus-based work\, Alan has been actively involved in ACPA – College Student Educators International (ACPA) and the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) throughout his career\, and he has served each organization in numerous roles. Alan has also authored numerous articles and chapters for academic publications\, and he was a co-editor of a book focused on student conduct in college residence halls. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Bernie Liang\n \n Dr. Bernie Liang is a dedicated and people-centric leader with deep expertise in program management\, continuous improvement\, and strategic development. As the Program Manager for the Office of IDEAS (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Access & Sovereignty) at the UW Information School\, he oversees initiatives that foster belonging\, equity\, and community across the school.  \nBernie’s work is grounded in intentional systems-change: he designs and implements programs that increase access and participation for students\, alumni\, and staff\, and he brings a collaborative approach to any campus community. With experience at various institutional types and sizes\, he’s worked in functional areas such as residence life\, student activities\, leadership development\, and inclusion and belonging.  On top of his institutional impact\, he’s been recognized externally\, including being selected as a 2020 Diamond Honoree by the ACPA Foundation and serving as ACPA 2021 Convention Chair for the Virtual Experience.   \nBased in Seattle\, Bernie is a dedicated husband\, father\, and dog-owner who loves to cook\, explore new cities\, and practices yoga and meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melvin Monette-Barajas\n \n Melvin Monette-Barajas is an enrolled citizen of The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians but they call themselves Anishinaabe\, also known as Ojibwe. Ten years ago\, Melvin founded Indigenous Education\, Inc. expressly to administer the prestigious Cobell Scholarship Programs. As the founding CEO\, Melvin has led his team from scholarship provision to fellowship supports to ground-breaking research. Melvin and his husband\, John have 2 grown daughters\, 4 teenage grandchildren\, and are active foster parents primarily to local teenagers in Grand Forks\, ND although the Cobell offices are in Albuquerque\, NM. Melvin attended Ojibwa Indian School on his home reservation then attended high school at Four Winds High School on the Spirit Lake Nation. He holds both a BS and MS in Education and Leadership from the University of North Dakota. As CEO\, he is also a Past-President of the National Indian Education Association and current Treasurer for AISES – Advancing Indigenous People in STEM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Benjamin Rieth\n \n Dr. Benjamin “Benny” Rieth serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs\, Enrollment\, and Belonging at Bellin College. In his role\, he leads efforts that center student belonging\, admissions\, wellness\, and engagement\, ensuring every student feels seen\, supported\, and empowered to thrive. \nAn enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a descendant of the Menominee Nation\, Dr. Rieth grounds his work in Indigenous values of relationality\, storytelling\, and community care. He researches student belonging\, Indigenous paradigms\, and equity-centered leadership in higher education. He also is the founder and principal consultant for BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions\, supporting colleges\, high schools\, and small businesses with programming\, strategic planning\, and initiatives focused on engagement\, belonging\, culture\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Beyond his professional work\, he enjoys cycling\, spending time with his husband Ryan and their family\, and exploring the beauty of Wisconsin. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Travis C. Smith\n \n Dr. Travis C. Smith is a proud native of LaFayette\, AL\, and an alumnus of The Alabama State University. In 2020\, he earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education at Clemson University. As a critical educator\, he focuses on inquiry\, practice\, and pedagogy that help disrupt oppressive systems to support racially minoritized students. His research agenda sits at the intersection of race\, gender\, and class at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)\, the experiences of Black graduate students at PWIs\, and post-secondary access for rural Black students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brendon M. Soltis\n \n Brendon M. Soltis is a PhD candidate in the Higher\, Adult\, and Lifelong Education program at Michigan State University. He is a research assistant with the Undergraduate Education\, supporting college access and student success programs. His research focuses on multiraciality in higher education\, multiracial identity and categorization\, and student success. Before joining Michigan State University\, he served as the Assistant Director for Residential Education at Tufts University. Brendon earned a BS in Computer Science from Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo\, and an MA in Student Development Administration from Seattle University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://myacpa.org/event/from-my-fathers-eyes-a-conversation-with-father-professionals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20251028T165116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165519Z UID:22027-1762196400-1762200000@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Reset: A Check In With CMA DESCRIPTION:reset: a check in with cma\npresented by the coalition for multicultural affairs (cma) and its networks\n  \nmonday\, 3 november 2025 | 7:00-8:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Coalition for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) in community with our Networks to pause\, breathe\, reset\, and reconnect toward collective power. CMA’s Networks include the Asian Pacific American Network\, Latinx Network\, Multiracial & Transracial Adoptee Network \, and Pan African Network. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all ACPA Members\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/reset-a-check-in-with-cma/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Coalition for Multicultural Affairs,Free for Members,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20251009T222058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154455Z UID:21736-1761163200-1761170400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:(Un)Scholarship Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:the (un)scholarship open mic night\npresented by the pan african network (pan)\n \nwednesday\, 22 OCTOBER 2025 | 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET\nThe (Un)Scholarship Open Mic Night is an opportunity for scholars\, poets\, spoken word artists\, and facilitators alike to share their work in a community-oriented space. This event will provide an opportunity for innovators to share their research and art in a way that dismantles and resists traditional notions of what research and artistry represent. This is an evening of community\, love\, and lived experiences personified through a multitude of storytelling mediums through the core values of PAN. This event is presented by ACPA’s Pan African Network (PAN). \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for ACPA Individual & Chapter Only Members\n$10 for Non-Members Based in U.S.\n$5 for International Non-Members (must currently reside outside the continental United States and Hawaii)\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/unscholarship-open-mic-night/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PAN-UnScholarship.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20250916T191832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T191844Z UID:21326-1759492800-1759496400@myacpa.org SUMMARY:Coalitions & Networks Open House DESCRIPTION:Coalitions & networks Open House\npresented by Olajiwon McCadney\, ACPA leadership council coordinator of coalitions and networks and coalition & Network chairs\n  \nfriday\, 3 OCTOBER 2025 | 12:00pm ET\nInterested in ways to deepen your involvement and make meaningful connections? Join us for this interactive virtual open house\, where you’ll meet ACPA Coalition and Network Chairs\, discover exciting pathways to get engaged\, and learn about the many ways you can connect with these affinity groups focused on personal identity . We’ll answer your top questions about volunteer roles\, share insider tips on maximizing your membership\, and create space to connect with fellow members—whether you’re brand new or looking to re-energize your involvement. Don’t miss this chance to expand your community and take your engagement to the next level! \nRegistration information:\n\nComplimentary for all\, but advance registration is required.\n\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://myacpa.org/event/coalitions-networks-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific American Network,Careers in Student Affairs Month,Coalition for Disability,Coalition for Women's Identities,Coalition on Men & Masculinities,Free for Members,ISAN,Latinx Network,Multiracial Network,NAIC,Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-Coalitions-Networks-Virtual-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20240131T210415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T220315Z UID:13403-1708002000-1708005600@myacpa.org SUMMARY:No Longer My Ministry: The State of Black Women in Academia Webinar DESCRIPTION:Scholar and feminist bell hooks noted\, “Choosing wellness is an act of political resistance.” This webinar will explore the current experiences of Black women in academia. Panelists will share their personal experiences\, offer strategies for overcoming challenges\, and discuss the empowering act of actively prioritizing one’s well-being while navigating higher education. This webinar is presented in partnership by ACPA’s Pan African Network (PAN) and Mid-Level Community of Practice.  This webinar will take place on Thursday Feb 15 2024\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST).  To register\, click here. \nRegistration Fees: \nComplimentary for ACPA Individual Members \n$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members \n$10 for Non-Members \nPanelists: \nJewel Bourne\nPh.D. Student\, Education Policy Organization\, and Leadership\nUniversity of Illinois Urbana Champaign \n\nDr. Tamara Bertrand Jones\nAssociate Professor\nFlorida State University \nDr. Aja C. Holmes\nAssistant Dean of Students and Director of Community Living\nUniversity of San Francisco \nDr. Monique C. Atherley\nAssembly Coordinator for Coalitions & Networks\nAmerican College Personnel Association (ACPA) \nDr. Krystal E. Andrews\nDirector\, Student Success\, School of Education\nVirginia Commonwealth University URL:https://myacpa.org/event/no-longer-my-ministry-the-state-of-black-women-in-academia-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Mid-Level Community of Practice,Pan African Network,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220108 DTSTAMP:20260516T040908 CREATED:20211029T230537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T174016Z UID:7216-1636070400-1641599999@myacpa.org SUMMARY:PANitForward Campaign DESCRIPTION:The Pan African Network (PAN) is deeply committed to investing in our members and community by providing financial assistance toward convention attendance through our #PANItForward campaign. This year’s convention theme of “Access Granted” charges our network to continue creating access for current and future Black student affairs professionals\, and we believe the PANItForward campaign plays a key role in our work. We recognize the barrier that finances can present in allowing underrepresented populations to fully participate in purposeful and meaningful professional development opportunities. PAN is raising funds to provide convention funding assistance (e.g.\, registration\, NEXTGEN participation\, hotels\, food\, travel) for ACPA members in need. Our campaign efforts align with and connect to our association’s strategic imperative on racial justice and decolonization\, serving as a reminder of the importance of breaking barriers of access for professionals. \nHelp us reach our goal of raising up to $1000 to sponsor mini scholarships to provide funding assistance based on the needs of our members! \nWe will be collecting funds between November 5\, 2021 to January 7\, 2022 – all funds raised will continue our investment in our community by helping members mitigate the costs of attendance to ACPA 2022. URL:https://myacpa.org/event/panitforward-campaign/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Pan African Network,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://myacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ENTITY_web_featured-01.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR