ASPIRE Conference Tentative Schedule — Utah 2026
| Wednesday, April 15 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| Anytime | Participants may arrive in Blanding & explore the area |
| Thursday, April 16 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| 11:30 AM | Black Mesa BBQ Food Truck — USU Blanding campus (provided) |
| 12:00 PM | Check-in & Receive Conference Materials |
| 1:00 PM | Survivor Island Welcome & Teams Announced |
| 1:30 PM | Create Team Flag & Bracelets |
| 2:15 PM | Session — COE Update & Region Update Q&A |
| 3:15 PM | TRIO & ASPIRE Jeopardy |
| 4:15 PM | Utah ASPIRE State Business Meeting |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner — Navajo Tacos |
| 7:00 PM | Bonfire Activity at White Rocks with Dessert Bar |
| Friday, April 17 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome Back & Team Score Board |
| 8:30 AM | Team Building — Strategy Challenge |
| 10:00 AM | Session: Adding Fuel to Your Fire |
| 11:30 AM | Session: Advocacy in TRIO |
| 12:30 PM | TRIO Achiever Luncheon |
| 1:30 PM | Round Tables — “The Best of Us” |
| 2:30 PM | Group Activity |
| 3:30 PM | Awards & Closing Remarks |
| Saturday, April 18 (Optional — Extra Fee) | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| 7:30 AM | Post-Excursion |
| 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Monument Valley Tour (Cost: $85) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch — On your own |
| 1:30 PM | Return to Blanding |