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Greetings, NAVUB Members!
We hope you are doing well and we are all looking forward to gathering on April 21-25, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico for our annual conference! On behalf of the NAVUB Conference Committee, the following information is being shared with you in preparation for the conference:
Registration
If you have someone who is still not registered, but would like to attend, please register today! The registration deadline has been extended and will be open through the conference. The late registration fee is $900.
Conference Registration - Register Here
'FUN’draisers
The Conference Commission is asking for donations for the Raffle. Please bring your institutional swag or other gifts to participate in the worthwhile 'FUN’draising event. All proceeds will be used for the NAVUB Scholarships.
And… we have another opportunity to raise funds while you’re looking to get active, meet new people, spend time outdoors, or just have some FUN. We are having a “Boots on the Beach” FUN, Walk, Run! It will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd from 7:30 to 9:30 am. We will run or walk for one mile locally around the hotel and beach area. Look for more information to follow and start soliciting donations from your colleagues, family, and friends to support your Boots on the Beach opportunity to raise FUNds for our Scholarships.
Offsite Opportunities
We have TWO exciting Offsite opportunities planned for you!
The FIRST one will be held on Monday, April 21st from 5-8 pm. We will travel to Old San Juan for a sightseeing adventure with opportunities for you to have dinner on your own in the area. Bus transportation will be provided, to and from the hotel.
The SECOND one will be held on Friday, April 25th from 1-5 PM. We will tour Casa Bacardi, the world’s largest Bacardi Factory. Transportation to the site will be provided. You will be responsible for your entrance ticket and hangover!
Please RSVP ASAP to secure your spot for one or both of these offsite activities. If we have additional space, you will have the opportunity to bring a guest for an additional charge.
Newcomers
We are eager to meet you and provide you with information to help you to continue to grow and provide with opportunities to network with other VUB members. The Veterans Toolkit – Welcome Session will be held on Monday, April 21st from 3-4:30 pm. There will be another opportunity on Tuesday, April 22nd from 6-7 pm. Look for these activities in your conference schedule when you arrive.
President’s Reception
We invite you to darn your program attire (School or VUB) for the President’s Reception on April 22nd at 7pm. Besides networking and socializing, we are planning for local entertainment to provide us a taste of the area. It will be Spirit Night, and we want you to bring your VUB Spirit as we kick off the conference!
Encanto en Blanco
Now while you are thinking about packing your spirit wear, be sure and pack something white. Our Banquet this year will be a White Party, and if you don’t have a completely white outfit, please wear something black and white! Nothing formal this year, as we enjoy the white sands of Puerto Rico.
Professional Development
There will be an array of professional development opportunities including information sharing. There will be 11 concurrent workshops and dynamic guest speakers planned. President Kimberly Jones, from COE has already confirmed her attendance!
Weather
San Juan, Puerto Rico, experiences a typical tropical marine climate with warm, humid, and sunny weather year-round, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the high 80s. The month of April offers dry, sunny days and ideal beach weather, making it a great time to explore Old San Juan and enjoy the city's festivals!
Weather Forecast for San Juan
Transportation
The hotel does not offer shuttle service from the airport. It is recommended that you taxi, Uber, or Lyft for the 10 minute or less ride from the airport to the Marriott.
Guest Fees
We know that many of you may be traveling with your family while attending the conference. We will have a few extra seats at most of the events with meals and our offsite activities. Once you arrive and check-in with us, please register your guests for available opportunities! We are excited to have them join us!
Looking forward to seeing you all the week of April 21st!
Other Conference Information
Download a draft of the agenda above.
Version 04/02/2025
Download a simple conference flyer above
Conference Hotel
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
$299 room rate plus any applicable taxes and fees
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