Cultivating Hope: September 28, 2026

Cultivating Hope: From Mission to Impact

Join us on September 28, 2026, for a free walk-in conference.

Stemming from six years of grant-funded work focused on mental health, compassion fatigue, and community flourishing in residential life and beyond, this conference aims to address the question of “What does it look like to intentionally build a culture of hope and well-being — not just for students, but for those who support them?”

Designed for student affairs practitioners, residential life staff, and campus wellness advocates, this conference is an opportunity to reflect on what works, hear from peer institutions, and leave with practical strategies for nurturing well-being at every level of your campus community. 

The University of Notre Dame, through its grant-funded initiative, has funds available to support conference attendees with the costs of their travel (flight or mileage) and lodging (hotel room and tax only at the University of Notre Dame) to attend. Please complete the registration form to indicate which of these costs you would like support to attend and someone will contact you with more information.

Submit Your Presentation

Our call for presentations is now open. Click here to submit. Proposals are reviewed as received. Deadline is August 14, 2026.