A group photo of students at the D80 conference working at tables in the Makerspace.

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." 

– Herman Melville

Global and Community Engagement Conference

The Global and Community Engagement Conference is a dialogue and celebration of our efforts to solve issues that confront communities in need. 

The Michigan Tech campus hosts this annual conference every fall to give a platform to the voices of those serving communities both domestically and abroad. Faculty, staff, students, and local organizations share their work, projects, or research. The conference is open to anyone interested in the development, design, and discovery of people and communities.

Dream / Design / Develop / Deliver / Do something that matters.

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GCE Conference 2024

Save the Date - October 12, 2024

Planning is currently underway for the next Global and Community Engagement (GCE) Conference.  This fall the GCE Conference will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in the Memorial Union Ballroom and lunch will be provided to all participants. The conference is open to anyone interested in the development, design, and discovery of people and communities! 

Check back to learn more about the conference theme, schedule, and registration process.

The GCE Conference is a collaboration between multiple groups including: Pavlis Honors College, Office of Sustainability and Resilience, Keweenaw Community Foundation, and Student Leadership and Involvement.  Interested in getting involved?  Please email honors@mtu.edu for more information.

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