Events & Engagements

The Office of the President offers opportunities for faculty, staff and students to engage and interact at regularly planned events throughout the academic year.

All-Faculty/Staff and Student Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Ford Hall of Champions at Kyle Field, with coffee and networking starting at 8 a.m. There is also an option to watch via livestream.

Learn more about the meeting on Oct. 4

All-Faculty/Staff Virtual Meeting

Please join us at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, for a special meeting with Interim President Welsh.

View the virtual meeting on Aug. 15

Coffee + Conversation with University Leaders

University faculty and staff are invited to visit with the administration in an informal setting with coffee and refreshments. President Banks launched this series in spring 2023 as part of her commitment to enhanced communication and engagement.

University Awards Ceremony April 24, 2023

This spring, President Banks hosted the first-ever comprehensive university-level awards ceremony to collectively celebrate and recognize the excellence of our faculty, staff, and students in academics, teaching, research and dedicated service. The invitation-only ceremony was held on April 24, 2023, with an option to watch via livestream.

Learn More about the University Awards Ceremony

View the 2023 Honorees

State of the University

The campus community is invited to the annual State of the University address at the start of each academic year, where President Banks provides highlights from the last academic year and looks ahead at exciting initiatives and efforts on the horizon. The 2023 date will be released soon.

View the 2022 State of the University