Dear NCURA Members,

Welcome to NCURA’s 66th Annual Meeting (“AM66”) where we will Rediscover Y-Our Journey… “Your” own and “Our” journey together in Washington, D.C. on August 4-7, 2024!

Whether you have been in the field for 6 months or 26 years, changes are constantly forcing us to shift both personal and professional plans and goals. In any given day, month, or year, we may encounter professional shifts with new regulations, technology, or staffing. As we reel from those changes, our personal lives face changes within our communities, our own goals, and the constant balancing act between our personal and professional identities. We are often challenged to reevaluate ourselves, our relationships, and our work, both individually and as part of our larger community. Such challenges offer us opportunities to thrive in exciting new ways.

Our keynote speaker, Neen James, author of Folding Time™ and Attention Pays™, will help us get our journey started on Monday morning, in a high-energy, interactive presentation, The Power of Attention in Y-Our Journey. Following our keynote, networking and education will continue with 250 sessions, in a vast range of topics that recognize the evolving shifts in our profession, all thanks to our wonderfully committed 66th Annual Meeting Program Committee members, listed below.

We are excited about, and encourage everyone to stop by the inaugural Discovery & Innovation Showcase in the exhibit hall during breaks, where selected fellow innovators will be available to showcase their groundbreaking discoveries and ingenious solutions through an informal discussion. The showcase is intended to provide innovative ideas that attendees can take back and implement at their own institutions. A prize will be given to the top innovation team, so please vote!

NCURA's 66th Annual Meeting is the culmination of nearly a year of dedication and efforts from our amazing program committee, NCURA staff, presenters, and volunteers. We are grateful you have taken the time to attend and hope everyone takes advantage of a wide range of professional development offerings, expands their research administration network, and has an amazing journey!

Sincerely,

Denise Moody, NCURA Vice President, Chair, 66th Annual Meeting

Tricia Callahan, Co-Chair, 66th Annual Meeting

Amanda Humphrey, Co-Chair, 66th Annual Meeting