The African Diaspora Youth Conference 2025 will be held on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th, 2025.
2025
Tentative Program Schedule
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Thursday May 8, 2025 |
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2:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. |
Staggered arrival at the University of Windsor – for all students
Registration
CHAPERONES REGISTER ALL STUDENTS. No students at registration. Chaperones will be given all information/keys to be distributed to students. Parking available at structure next to Alumni dorms at a cost of $10.00 per day. |
Alumni Dorms 750 Sunset Enter from California due to construction on Sunset. All students register at this location.
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5:00 -6:00 p.m. |
Dinner Welcome Address: Dr. Andrew Allen |
CAW Alumni Auditorium |
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6:00- 6:50 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker |
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6:50 - 8:00 p.m. |
Prepare performance (dance, musical, visual arts, etc.) |
Anywhere, use outside resources, outdoor space |
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8:00 – 10:00 pm |
Student Performances |
Essex Theatre |
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10:00 p.m. |
Return to residence for out of town students local students get picked up to return home. pick up location is at cul de sac on sunset, enter off University Ave |
Alumni Dorm |
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10:20 p.m. |
Curfew in effect |
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Friday May 9, 2025 |
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8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Out of town schools only, local schools proceed directly to Erie Hall for Keynote for 8:45 |
Alumni Dorms main floor, McPherson Lounge |
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8:30 a.m. |
Facilitator Meeting |
Education rooms TBA |
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8:45 a.m. |
Proceed to Essex Theatre |
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Welcome Address
Key-note address |
Essex Theatre |
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10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
Facilitator Workshop One (Also Teacher Workshops) |
Dillon Hall |
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11:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. |
Group Photo, facilitator photo, Volunteer photo |
In front of Dillion Hall |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. |
Lunch |
CAW Alumni Auditorium |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Facilitator Workshop Two (Also Teacher Workshops) |
Dillon Hall |
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1:30-3:30 |
Faculty visits |
Essex Theatre
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3:40p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Student awards and financial aids |
Essex Theatre |
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4:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m. |
University Campus Tour |
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
CAW Alumni Auditorium |
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6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Student Panel (+Kahoot) |
Essex Theatre |
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7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. |
Closing ceremonies
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Essex Theatre |
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8:30 p.m. |
Dismissal of Windsor students
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8:30 p.m. |
Activities of Toronto students in residence. |
Alumni Hall |
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10:00 p.m. |
Curfew |
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 |
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8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Out of town schools only |
Alumni dorms McPherson Lounge |
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9:30 a.m. |
Departure |
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* TBC – To be Confirmed * TBC – To be Determined
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