Graduate Career Consortium
South Central Regional Meeting
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
South Central Regional Meeting 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
University of Texas at Austin
Format: In person with virtual option (Zoom link will be shared one week prior)
Open to all GCC members (from all regions)
Click Here to Register
In person registrants - please register no later than Jan 26th, 2026
Optional Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Evening (time TBA)
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78702
University of Texas at Austin
Optional Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Evening (time TBA)
Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
Hotel Information
We recommend booking early.
Moxy Austin – University (closest)
2552 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705
Rate: $148–$182/night
Details: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ausox-moxy-austin-university/overview/
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
301 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701
Rate: $145–$199/night
Details: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausaugi-hilton-garden-inn-austin-university-capitol-district/
Share & Tell: Member Spotlights
A fun and relaxed session where members share a project, idea, or update with one slide and a brief 3–5 minute spotlight.
Please indicate your interest during registration (you can update this later).
Agenda
8:30–9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
9:00–9:30 AM – Welcome & Icebreaker (GCC Membership & Belonging Committee)
9:30–10:15 AM – Leading Through Connection: Supporting growth through relationship building and meaningful experiences​ – Omar Abdullah, PhD
10:15–10:30 AM – Break
10:30 AM–12:00 PM – Share & Tell – “Whatcha Workin’ On?”
12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00–2:00 PM – Helping International Students & Scholars Thrive – Sonali Mujamdar
2:00–2:45 PM – GCC Executive Committee Updates (virtual)
2:45–3:00 PM – Closing Reflections
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