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To get a sense of our time together, a tentative, general schedule of the symposium is enumerated below.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

• 5:00 PM Check-in & Networking
  • Mill City Documentary Preview
• 5:45 PM Dinner
  • Together We Dine
• 7:30 PM Event Wrap Up 

Thursday, October 3, 2024

• 9:00 AM Check-in & Breakfast 
  • Opening Remarks 
  • Champion Talks 
• 10:20 AM Breakout Sessions 
  • Breakout Session 1-- History and Presence of Systemic Oppression in Dallas  
  • Breakout session 2--  Identify & Removing barriers to entry for the next generation  
• 12:30 PM Lunch Break 
• 1:15 PM Champion Talk 
  • Panel 
• 2:45 PM Event Wrap Up 

Below are frequently asked questions related to the Place-based Community Engagement Symposium. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please email engagedallas@smu.edu. 

Do I have to stay for the full day or days of the symposium? 

We would love to have you for both full days; however, the event is come and go. Please communicate with the symposium planning committee about meals to maximize our budget. We ask you to respect presenters and leave between sessions. 
 
Who typically attends the symposium?

Non-profit leaders, higher education professionals (faculty, staff, and some students), community thought leaders, and civic leaders.
 
What does it cost to attend the symposium?

Due to the generosity of our 91ÇÑ×Ó partner organizations, there is no cost for participants. We ask you to register only for portions of the symposium you attend to minimize waste and maximize our budget.
 
What is the latest I can register? Can I bring someone from my organization to join me?

September 18 is when registration closes. Yes, please encourage them to register on their own to ensure meals, nametags, and symposium supplies.

What should I do if I registered and can no longer attend?

Please notify us at engagedallas@smu.edu. We’re sorry you are not able to join us, but we hope to see you next year.

What do I do if I require accommodations?

No problem. We’re here to ensure the event is accessible to everyone with reasonable requests for accommodations. Please alert us to your accommodation needs in the registration form or via email to engagedallas@smu.edu.
  
Who can I contact for additional information?

Well, it may seem like you aren’t talking to a human, but please email engagedallas@smu.edu or call 214-768-5050. We can best connect you to the appropriate member of the symposium planning committee.

Wednesday, October 2 - 91ÇÑ×Ó Campus (3105 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205)

Driving directions to 91ÇÑ×Ó Campus. Parking for symposium participants will be at Binkley Parking Center (3105 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205). Please check your email used at registration for the Know-Before-You-Go message one week before the event for your parking pass and garage access code. 

Events and activities will occur in the 91ÇÑ×Ó Indoor Performance Center (IPC) located at 6024 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205.

Thursday, October 3 - UNT Dallas Campus (7300 University Hills Blvd Dallas, Texas 75241)

 Parking is available in the surface lot across from Campus Hall (7300 University Hills Blvd Dallas, Texas 75241). Please look for signs directing you to a reserved area of the lot for the symposium. 

Events and activities will occur in the UNT Dallas Campus Hall (7300 University Hills Blvd Dallas, Texas 75241).

We are thrilled to introduce some of featured speakers for the upcoming 3^rd Annual Place-Based Community Engagement Symposium is Listening, Learning & Leading Locally: A Place-Based Approach to Amplifying Community Champions and Mobilizing the Next Generation.

This symposium brings together thought leaders who are making a difference in our local communities. Our speakers and panelists will share their expertise and experiences in fostering meaningful community engagement, highlighting the importance of amplifying local champions and empowering the next generation.

Here’s a preview of our featured speakers: 

	Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury, and other media outlets, due to her extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training, and education. She is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing organizational development/culture support, leadership training/executive coaching, community engagement strategies, and philanthropic/partnership guidance for institutions, and the Founder of R2 Foundation (Restoration and Reconciliation Foundation) providing support for Black-led nonprofits.
	Dr. Karla del Rosal Karla del Rosal has a Ph.D. in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity from the University of Colorado Boulder and is certified as a bilingual teacher in Texas. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Her areas of expertise are teacher education, second language acquisition, cultural responsiveness, and formative assessment for English learners (ELs), with a specialization in K-12 mathematics and science. Karla has experience in the education of ELs in EC-12 settings. She also has experience preparing and collaborating with educators and other professionals to design culturally and linguistically responsive learning spaces.
	John Spriggins John Spriggins, hailing from Dallas, Texas, has devoted a significant portion of his life and career to the world of visual arts. Presently, he holds the esteemed position of General Manager at the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC). In his role, John spearheaded the restoration of the Juanita J Craft Civil Rights House Museum and established an artist residency program, paying homage to the iconic Mrs. Craft. Notably, his efforts played a pivotal role in securing the Fair Park Cultural District designation bestowed upon the City of Dallas in 2021.
	Morgan Glover Morgan is a senior at 91ÇÑ×Ó Methodist University from Dallas, TX. She is double majoring in Computer Science and Data Science with minors in Human Rights and History. This year, Morgan serves as one of the Engage Dallas Area Coordinators and has been a part of the Engage Dallas team since her sophomore year.
	Dr. Laura Robison-Doyle   Dr. Robinson-Doyle (RD) is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Dr. RD is a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate dedicated to addressing issues impacting those pushed to the margins of society. Since joining 91ÇÑ×Ó Methodist University (91ÇÑ×Ó) in 2015, she has focused on student-centered, embedded, experiential learning that extends beyond the classroom. Her courses engage students directly with communities in Dallas and Taos, NM, to confront real-world challenges and understand the role of cultural practices, generational thinking, and structural barriers in seeing health as a human right.
	Priscilla Escobedo Priscilla Escobedo serves as president of the Dallas Mexican American Historical League (DMAHL), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the Mexican American community of greater Dallas, and to educating students, researchers, and the general public about this vital history. She works at the University of Texas at Arlington as the Special Collections Archivist, and is a graduate of Baylor University and UNT. She also serves as a member of the Dallas County Historical Commission. Much of her work revolves around the history of the Mexican American community, particularly in the first half of the 20th century.
	Nitashia Johnson Nitashia Johnson is a multimedia artist and educator hailing from Dallas, Texas. An alumna of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Texas Woman's University (BFA), and the Rhode Island School of Design (MAT), she currently serves as a Digital Media Specialist in the university setting while pursuing her freelance career as a creative arts educator, photographer, videographer, and designer. With a strong passion for using her creative talents to effect positive change, Nitashia has dedicated the past year to her non-profit organization, The Smart Project, providing an after-school program for teens and aspiring mentors in North Texas. She is also known as the creator of The Self Publication Series, a photographic book series challenging stereotypes surrounding the Black community. Nitashia is independently working on this project, shedding light on community issues and planning to create a short documentary series following past participants. In addition, she has undertaken The Beauty of South Dallas, documenting the rapid transformation of a historical neighborhood impacted by socio-economic shifts
	Kazai Drew Kazai Drew is a 2022 graduate of Sam Houston State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising. Kazai currently serves as the Executive Administrator of Soulstice Consultancy and the Development Associate at Dallas Afterschool. Kazai has a love for building strong organizations and communities and spends her time in both roles using her research, writing, marketing, and event execution skills to make a difference. She is also a member of the 2024 Dana Juett Residency of Dallas Social Venture Partners.