About Our Event
Providing an opportunity to learn about the Center for Resiliency’s mission, explore partnership opportunities, and strengthen our region’s network of organizations dedicated to community well-being and resilience.
Registration Will Open February 14th.
This event is designed for all of us — neighbors, leaders, educators, nonprofits, faith communities, responders, students, and residents who cares about the strength of Southeast Texas.
Hosted By
Theme
Resiliency Through History
Date
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Time
8:30AM
Category
Event
Conference Location
Setzer Student Center
4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Attire
Business Casual
Contact
Cfr@lamar.edu
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Parking and Directions
Conference parking in Parking Lot C-1 is Free.
Clear signage will be posted on the day of the event and walking directions to the Student Setzer Center will be provided prior to the conference to ensure smooth arrival.
Setzer Student Center Directions
Interactive Campus Map
Meals Provided By
Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts
In an effort to provide an educational experience meals have been prepared by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Program.
Conference Accommodations
Host Hotel
Booking Contact
Paige Dugas (409) 617-0604
A special group rate of $89 per night has been secured for conference speakers, panelists and attendees. This rate includes a daily breakfast.
We encourage you to reserve early as rooms are limited.
Agenda
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| Start Time | End Time |
Event | Speaker |
Institution |
| 8:30 AM | 8:55 AM |
Registration & Breakfast Breakfast Burritos Fresh Fruit/Assorted Muffins |
Provided By
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| 8:55 AM | 09:00 AM | Welcome | Dr. Brian Williams | Executive Director Â鶹ÊÓƵ| Center for Resiliency |
| 09:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Research Panel Discussion 1 | ||
| 10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | AM Break- Fruit, Muffins, Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, & Water | ||
| 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Research Panel Discussion 2 | ||
| 11:45 AM | 01:15 AM |
Lunch Selections: |
Provided By
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| 11:45 AM | 01:15 PM | Speaker Topic: |
Don E. Albrecht | |
| 11:45 AM | 01:15 PM |
Speaker |
Library Digital Archives Collection | |
| 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | Community Resiliency Pannel | ||
| 2:15 PM | 03:00 PM |
Break Grab and Go Desserts |
Provided By
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| 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
Smart Storm Intro, Tributes and Acknowledgements |
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