2026 MSU Jr. MANRRS Leadership Symposium

March 14, 2026
Eli Broad College-Business College Complex
632 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824 

Tentative Agenda

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Meeting space - Eli Broad College- Business College Complex

Address: 623 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

7-7:45 a.m. Check-in/Registration, BCC, 1st floor  

8 a.m. Welcome Remarks  

8:30 a.m. People Bingo

9–9:45 a.m. Guest Speaker TBA

9-10:30 a.m. Contests 

  • Impromptu Speaking Competition 

  • Mock Interview Competition 

  • Written Essay Competition 

  • Public Speaking Competition 

10:30 a.m. Break/Snacks 

10:45–11:15 a.m. Guest Speaker:  TBA

11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Snyder Phillips Dining Commons 

12-1 p.m. Opportunity Fair 

12:45-1 p.m. Transition to workshops 

1-1:45 p.m. Workshop Session #1 

1:50- 2:35 p.m. Workshop Session #2 

2:40-3:25 p.m. Workshop Session #3 

3:30-4:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony and remarks 

Enjoy East Lansing on your own (dinner on your own)

Sunday, March 15, 2025
Safe Travels (Travel Day)

Cost: FREE

Hotel Information

The MSU Jr MANRRS Leadership Symposium will not be providing lodging for hotels this year. If you require recommendations on hotels reservations, you can contact Ayodele Dare at dareayod@msu.edu.

Registration for 2026 MSU Jr MANRRS Leadership Symposium is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026.

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

For information or any concerns, contact Ayodele Dare at dareayod@msu.edu.