MOCHA Conference
Presentations and Registration
To access information on MOCHA Conference presentations, along with speaker bios and more, read the MOCHA Conference Program.
To register for the MOCHA Conference, please complete our online form by no later than April 20, 2018.
- Conference Details
- Registration
- Schedule
- Mission
- Pillars of MOCHA
- What will participants gain from the MOCHA Conference?
- Contact Us
- Sponsors
- Location Information
Conference Details
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018
Location: Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) campus (1201 E Rollins St, Columbia, MO). To access a map with additional details on the location of the Bond Life Sciences Center, please view our Location Information section.
Registration
To register for the 2018 MOCHA Conference, please complete our online form by no later than April 20, 2018.
Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:45 a.m. | Welcome: Dr. Kevin McDonald |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Morning Keynote: Dr. Terrell Strayhorn |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Breakout Session 1 |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Afternoon Keynote: Ercell Charles |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 2 |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Closing Keynote: Jeff Henderson |
| 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Dr. Kevin McDonald |
| 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. | Reception |
A more detailed list of presentations and workshops, along with speaker bios, can be found by accessing the MOCHA Conference Program.
Mission
MOCHA exists to provide personal, academic, cultural, social, professional and leadership development to high school and undergraduate males, in an effort to positively impact academic success, increase retention and develop successful leaders of tomorrow, today.
The five pillars of MOCHA
- Ambition
- Achievement
- Integrity
- Service
- Health and Wellness
What will participants gain from the MOCHA Conference?
MOCHA is dedicated to providing the tools necessary for the development of successful leaders. This initiative will create an environment dedicated to growth and leadership by providing mentorship and life changing experiences, with the goal of equipping participants with the necessary tools for personal, professional and academic success.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please feel free to contact Emily Love at LoveEE@umsystem.edu, Morgan McAboy-Young at mcaboyyoungm@missouri.edu or Peyton Flewelling at pefg38@mail.missouri.edu.
Sponsors
The 2018 MOCHA Conference is sponsored by the University of Missouri-Columbia’s Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, the UM System Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Veterans United and Shelter Insurance.
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Location Information
The 2018 MOCHA Conference will be held at the Bond Life Sciences Center on the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) campus. Free parking is available in the Virginia Avenue Parking Structure and housing is located in the Excellence and Discovery dorms, pictured below. For more information on finding the Bond Life Sciences Center, visit: bit.ly/LSCParking.
Reviewed April 13, 2018.