Behind the Scenes: What it Takes to Make “Reel” Change on Campus
🎬 At this year’s gathering, we step into the story of a campus.
Transformative change doesn’t just happen in the spotlight—it’s created in the everyday, behind-the-scenes moments of teamwork, conversation, and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to make lasting change and learn from one another’s stories. Our hope is that you leave inspired and ready to help write the next scene on your campus—one that builds a more connected, resilient, and compassionate community.
DAY 1 - November 6, 2025
9:30 - 10:00 Welcome and Networking Activity
10:00 - 11:00 Katie Garner, Keynote
11:00 - 12:00 Prevention Insights, ICSUS data from 2024 and preview for 2026
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 2:00 Plot Twist Challenge (interactive)
2:00 - 2:15 Break
2:15 - 3:00 IN Wesleyan University
3:00 - 4:00 ICAN Mini Grant Presentations
4:00 - 4:30 Wrap Up, Door Prize, Agenda Preview for Day 2
DAY 2 - November 7, 2025
9:30 - 10:00 - Agenda Review, 2026 Legislative Session Preview
10:00 - 11:00 Jim Merritt, Update to the Lifeline Law and Hunger on Campus Documentary
11:00 - 12:00
A Novel Approach: S-M-A-R-T U Early Intervention for At-Risk College Students - Tristen Myers, Lisa Werth
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (provided)
12:45 – 2:15 Building a Resilient Campus – Key Components for a Blockbuster (interactive)
2:15 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:45 Reflections of what was learned and campus sharing
3:45 – 4:00 ICAN campus of the year award and closing
ATTIRE: we encourage you to be appropriately comfortable
BEVERAGES AND FOOD: we will provide beverages and lunch each day, including a vegetarian option (however if your dietary needs are more complex, please feel free to bring your own food)
PARKING: There is ample parking across the street from the venue, and door drop off is an option
If you have any "swag" items from your campus or programs to contribute, please bring those and we will have a table for sharing!