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Why Attend the ITGA Conference?

There are so many town-gown innovators in our midst. Attending this conference helps me to connect with other people who are just as engaged in campus and community spaces. I get to learn and network and see the possibilities for affecting real change.

Upcoming Collaborative Community Conversations Webinars

HOT OFF THE PRESS: April 25, 12:00pm (ET) - Town Hall Discussion: Staying True to Mission & Values in Uncertain Times: Consistent with ITGA’s role as a convener, this webinar will bring together perspectives from town and gown communities, emphasizing a shared understanding of the issues of the moment. This thoughtful dialogue will provide valuable insights on upholding core principles in a rapidly changing environment and maintaining values within dynamic social and institutional contexts.

Speakers* Moderators: Michael Akin, President, LINK Strategic Partners, and Summur Lawson, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives, Loyola University Chicago; Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President Emeritus, Huston-Tillotson University; Steve Patterson, President, National League of Cities, Mayor of Athens, OH *Subject to additional speakers To learn more and register, click here.

National & International Headlines

Major Town Gown Partnership Announced by West Haven Mayor and UNH President

Officials from the city and University of New Haven announced an expansion of town-gown relations Thursday, offering an opportunity to local first responders to continue their education for free beginning in the fall semester.

Ambitious Programme Celebrates Success in Empowering Local Entrepreneurs

A support programme designed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of Sunderland is celebrating completion, having helped hundreds of people to consider working for themselves and hundreds more to strengthen existing businesses.

Colorado Will Bring NYC Community College Support Program to Two State Rural Campuses

Two rural Colorado community colleges will bring a highly-regarded New York City student support program to their campuses in hopes they can increase the number of students who get their associate degree.

Cornell Expands in Collegetown with $15M Property Buy

Cornell University has acquired a prime Collegetown property for $15 million. The five-story, mixed-use building at 301 College Avenue, which had been in foreclosure since last year, includes student apartments and retail space.

An externship experience at Grinnell College in Iowa goes one step further and places students in homestays with alumni over spring break, giving them a peek behind the curtain to the work-life balance and habits of alumni in their intended industry.

Campus Safety Revives Feature Allowing Students to Register Off-Campus Parties

According to Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Management Michael McNerney, the main function of this feature is to facilitate conversations between UP students and neighbors who have lodged a complaint about an off-campus party to avoid intervention from Portland Police.

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