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Abstract: We all come from towns and cities bursting with impactful stories that are just waiting to be filmed. But sometimes it can be difficult to find them. Using my company’s past projects as inspiration, I want to help attendees brainstorm potential town & gown video content and give them a blueprint for bringing these ideas to life. Presenter: Tony Thompson, Scholarly Assistant Professor - WSU Murrow College of Communication | Co-Founder - Dryland Media |
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Abstract: Cyber threats increasingly disrupt public safety systems shared by universities and their surrounding communities. This session highlights UGA CyberArch, a cybersecurity clinic, that is committed to strengthening the cyber readiness for local governments, school districts, hospitals, and small businesses. Participants learn how confidential, student-supported cybersecurity risk reviews improve early warning signals, operational safeguards, trust, and resilience, while advancing shared town–gown responsibility for protecting critical digital infrastructure and essential public services across diverse campus and community environments statewide and beyond today. Presenters: Jeremy Daniel, CyberArch Program Manager, and Divesh Gupta, CyberArch intern, University of Georgia |
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Abstract: Since 2006, Georgetown University and local community charities have partnered to collect over 85 tons of donated goods each spring from students and community members who want to make a difference to families living throughout the DC region. Through essential internal and external partnerships, this environmental and social justice initiative, known as the "Move Out Drive”, has become a successful community wide signature program. Presenters: Gwendolyn Coleman, Director, Office of Neighborhood Life, and Cory Peterson, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Local Government Affairs, Georgetown University |
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Abstract: The Big Event Texas A&M unites thousands of student volunteers in a single day of service dedicated to strengthening the local community. This session will explore how a strong, people-first culture has driven theorganization’s growth and success, enabling it to scale impact while maintaining meaningful connections with both students and residents. Attendees will gain insight into how intentional culture-building, leadership development, and community partnerships can create a sustainable and impactful service model. Presenters: Jack Anderson, Director, Reagan Whipkey, Associate Director, The Big Event |
Reveille I&II-Track 1: The Stories Around Us: A Video Production Workshop
Ross-Track 4: Signals and Safeguards: Strengthening Town–Gown Public Safety Through Cyber Readiness Partnerships
Corps-Track 5: Moving Out and Giving Back: A look at Georgetown University's Move Out Drive