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Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences Regional Meeting


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Join the Forest Service at the MANRRS Region 6 Cluster Meeting in Denver, CO. Although we are not currently seeking candidates for positions at this conference, you can check out our full list of all our current job openings. You do not need to attend the event to apply to a Forest Service job. 

MANRRS Regional Cluster Meeting

November 1st and 2nd, 2024

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

1550 Court Place

Denver, CO 80202

The MANRRS Society is divided into six Regions. The last Regional Cluster Meeting (Region VI) will occur in Denver, CO. Each cluster meeting features an opportunity fair, student competitions, mixers, and professional and leadership development for students and professional attendees.

MANRRS' mission is to promote academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. Here, you have a valuable voice, and your participation matters. 

Region 6 Cluster Agenda

  • 3:00 PM–6:00 PM Registration

  • 6:30 PM–7:30 PM Opening Welcome Session & MANRRS Talks Keynote Speaker with Forest Service Senior Executive of National Recruitment, Tina Terell.

  • 7:30 PM–8:15 PM Connections & Conversations: Networking Reception

  • 8:45 PM–10:00 PM MANRRS Halloween Costume Contest (Attire: Appropriate Halloween Costume)

  • 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Registration

  • 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Opportunity Fair Exhibitor Setup

  • 8:00 AM–8:45 AM Breakfast Business Meeting and Cluster Group Photo

  • 9:00AM–11:00 AM Mock Interviews - Advanced sign-up required

  • 11:10 AM–12:10 PM Lunch & Learn, MANRRS Talks with Keynote Speaker, Tina Terrell

  • 12:20 PM–1:05 PM Workshop Group 1 - Leadership and Development

    • 1A: Managing Up: Creating a Roadmap to Mutually Benefit Yourself

    • 1B: Chapter Declassified: Need to Know for Chapters

    • 1C: Be Who You Are: Creating Authentic Leaders

  • 1:15 PM–2:00 PM Workshop Group 2 - Where Are Your MANRRS?

    • 2A: Creating Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Workplaces & Campuses: Greening Your Everyday Life

    • 2B: A Conversation with the Non-Traditionals: Stories from the Frontlines of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences

    • 2C: Doing it All: How to Manage Stress and Make Progress

  • 2:10 PM–2:55 PM Workshop Group 3 - Career Readiness

    • 3A: What Can I Do With This Major?: Leveraging Your Major to Find the Best Career Opportunity

    • 3B: Geographical Flexibility

    • 3C: Gen Z Technology & Communication

  • 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Opportunity Fair

  • 7:00 PM–8:30 PM Closing Dinner and New Member Pinning

  • 9:00 PM–11:00 PM Alumni and Professional Mixer

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