2026 Northern California Regional Symposium
The Umoja Community Education Foundation annually hosts the Regional Symposium, a transformative event held in both the Northern and Southern regions of California during the spring semester. Specifically designed to serve our 83 affiliate programs, the symposium serves as a dynamic platform for collaborative learning and growth.
Friday, April 24, 2026
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sacramento State University Arboretum • Sacramento, CA
Symposium Agenda
| Time | Activity |
| Morning Block: Grounding and Connection | |
| 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome and Opening Ritual |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Plenary / Keynote |
| Midday Block: Student Leadership and Networking | |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Interactive Networking Session |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Indaba Block 1: Identifying Barriers |
| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch and Student/Alumni Spotlight |
| Afternoon Block: Solution-Building and University Integration | |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Indaba Block 2: Creating Solutions |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | University Engagement and Transfer Readiness |
| 3:00 PM – 3:25 PM | Closing Plenary: Agency and Next Steps |
| 3:25 PM – 3:30 PM | Community Circle and Evaluations |
Meals Provided: Breakfast and Lunch
Symposium Objectives
- Cross-Regional Support and Alliance — Build peer-to-peer networks across campuses
- Connectedness to the African Diaspora — Engage with cultural histories, identities, and traditions
- University Experience and Transfer Readiness — Map academic and career trajectories with clear milestones
Questions? Email info@umojacommunity.org.
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