Schedule

Below is the tentative schedule for the 2019 Conference. Please check back regularly for updates as conference programming is finalized. Details are subject to change.

Conference Registration will be available July 7-10 in The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University. View our Arrivals Section for times, and off-campus locations of our "Meet and Greet" team.

Sunday, July 7

12 pm to 8 pm

Conference Registration

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

Monday, July 8

7 am to 8 pm

Conference Registration

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

8 am to 5 pm

Pre-Conference Institute -  July 8-9

Location: Ivey Business School, Western University
Begins Monday, July 8 at 8 am
Concludes Tuesday, July 9 at 11:45 am

(Pre-registration required. Registration has now closed).
Check-ins for pre-conference institute begin Sunday, July 7

Tuesday, July 9

7 am to 8 pm

Conference Registration

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

7 am to 11:30 am

Golf Scramble

Location: FireRock Golf Club

Join us in support of International ACAC's Global Fund.

Details and Registration

8 am to 11:45 am

Pre-Conference Institute -  July 8-9

Location: Ivey Business School, Western University
Begins Monday, July 8 at 8 am
Concludes Tuesday, July 9 at 11:45 am

(Pre-registration required. Registration has now closed). Check-ins for pre-conference institute begin Sunday, July 7

8 am to 11:30 am

Diversity Training Workshop

Location: Perth Hall, London Hall, Althouse College
(Pre-registration required. Registration has now closed)

11:45 am to 2:30 pm

Committee Meetings

Location: Ivey Business School
*Only for members currently appointed to Standing Committees*

12 pm to 2 pm

Past-Presidents Lunch 

Location: TBD
(invitation only)

12 pm to 2:30 pm

Campus Tours

Location: Western, Brescia, Huron and King's
(departure points to be announced)

Optional tours of Western's campus, as well as Western's three Affiliate University Colleges, Brescia, Huron and King's.

1 pm to 4 pm

Exhibit Hall

Location: International & Graduate Affairs Building Atrium

3 pm to 4 pm

First-Timer's Session

Location: University College Hill, Main Conference Tent
Join this informative and fun session for first-time conference attendees. Learn the ropes from veteran members and volunteers while meeting new friends and colleagues.

4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

Opening Ceremony & Reception

Location: Alumni Hall, Western University
The formal kick-off to the 2019 conference!

6 pm to 8 pm

Opening Reception

Enjoy a taste of Canada inside Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre. Enjoy Canadian coast-to-coast food and fun while networking with colleagues - old and new.

8 pm to 11 pm

Late-Night Hospitality

Location: Brescia University College
Hosted by Brescia, Huron and King's University Colleges

Wednesday, July 10

7 am to 8:30 am

5K Run/Walk

Location: Gibbons Park/Thames Valley Parkway
Support the International ACAC Global Fund by participating in a 5K run or walk with conference colleagues. Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on the Thames Valley Parkway.

Details and Registration

8 am to 12 pm

Conference Registration

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

8 am to 2:30 pm
         &
4 pm to 7 pm 

Exhibit Hall

Location: International & Graduate Affairs Building Atrium
Learn about services and key supports for students pursuing international education.

9:15 am to 10:25 am

Education Sessions - 1

Location: Western University campus - various buildings
Choose from a range of professional development sessions including inspiring speakers, panel presentations, workshops and more.

10:30 am to 10:45 am

Networking Break

Location: Main Conference Tent, University College Hill

10:30 am

Raffle Opens

10:45 am to 12 pm

'Chatter that Matters'
Networking time around topics of interest that can bring members together to share ideas, thoughts, and resources . Topics will range from technology to data to member engagement within the association.

Locations: TBD

12 pm to 1:30 pm

Lunch

12 pm to 1:30 pm

Conference Chats

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House

1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Education Sessions - 2

Location: Western University campus - various buildings
Choose from a range of professional development sessions including inspiring speakers, panel presentations, workshops and more.

2:45 pm to 4 pm

General Membership Meeting

Location: Alumni Hall

4:15 pm to 5:30 pm

College Fair

Location: Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre

College Fair Map & List of Attendees

GUIDELINES & FAQs

5:30 pm to 7 pm

Exhibitor's Reception

Location: International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium

6:15 pm to 8 pm

Dinner & Celebration of Indigenous Culture

Location: University College Hill, Main Conference Tent

Join colleagues for a one-of-kind experience of Canada's Indigenous culture and learn more about local Indigenous Peoples. Experience unique locally-sourced and First-Nations inspired food, meet First Nations artists as you relax and connect at this special conference dinner.

8 pm to 11 pm

Dodgeball Tournament

Location: Alumni Hall

Join colleagues in this fun 13-year tradition for International ACAC. Seasoned players and newbies welcome! You can register with a team or on your own - and we'll match you with a team.

Please see the rules for Dodgeball.
Sign up online or at Conference Registration.

Online Registration and Participation waiver

8 pm to 11 pm

Late-Night Hospitality

Various Locations on Western University campus

Details to come, but be prepared to laugh, challenge your trivia brain, fire up a fun game of bingo, or take in some great local entertainment.

Thursday, July 11

5:15 am to 7 am

Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony

Location: University College Hill
Participate in this unique spiritual ceremony performed to mark and welcome the beginning of a new day, as well as express appreciation and thanks for life and nature.

Note: The ceremony will take place rain or shine. If we are not able to be outside, it will be inside the tent.

8:30 am to 4 pm

Exhibit Hall

Location: International & Graduate Affairs Building Atrium
Learn about services and key supports for students pursuing international education.

9 am to 10:10 am

Education Sessions - 3

Location: Western University campus - various buildings

Choose from a range of professional development sessions including inspiring speakers, panel presentations, workshops and more.

10:10 am to 10:40 am

Networking Break

Location: Main Conference Tent, University College Hill

10:40 am to 11:50 am

Education Sessions - 4

Location: Western University campus - various buildings
Choose from a range of professional development sessions including inspiring speakers, panel presentations, workshops and more.

12 pm to 1:30 pm

Lunch

12 pm to 1:30 pm

Conference Chats

Location: The Great Hall, Somerville House

1:45 pm to 2:55 pm

Education Sessions - 5

Location: Western University campus - various buildings
Choose from a range of professional development sessions including inspiring speakers, panel presentations, workshops and more.

3:15 pm to 4:30 pm 

Counselors Fair (formerly known as the High School Fair)

Location: Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre

Counselors Fair Map & List of Attendees

DETAILS

6 pm to 11 pm

Closing Reception: Canadian Backyard BBQ Bash

Location: University College Hill, Main Conference Tent
Nothing says summer in Canada like an open-air, under-the-stars backyard party! Join us in a closing reception on University College Hill for a memorable night of food, fun, amazing entertainment, star-gazing and much more!

  Friday, July 12

9 am to 11:30 am

Campus Tours

Location: Western, Brescia, Huron and King's
(departure points to be announced)

Optional tours of Western's campus, as well as Western's three Affiliate University Colleges, Brescia, Huron and King's.

 

Departures