2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair

Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00am to Sunday, January 25th, 2026 12:00pm
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About

The 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair is a conference for undergraduate and McNair scholars (from throughout the United States) to present research, network, and explore graduate school opportunities. The event features a graduate school fair with numerous institutions, oral and poster presentations, workshops, and distinguished speakers. 

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Shifts (14)

1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
(SHIFT 1a) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium (Pre-conference Check-in)10:00am (ET)1:00pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Dudley Building, Multipurpose Room

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: Dudley Building, Multipurpose Room)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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(SHIFT 1) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair (Pre-conference logistics)12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs)

Volunteers will help with:

  • Bagging materials and giveaways for attendees

  • Organizing and transporting items to the...

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(SHIFT 1b) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium (Pre-conference Check-in & Tours)1:00pm (ET)4:30pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Dudley Building, Multipurpose Room

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Dudley Building, Multipurpose Room)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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(SHIFT 2) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair (Pre-conference logistics)1:00pm (ET)3:00pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Bagging materials and giveaways for attendees

·       Organizing and...

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(SHIFT 3) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair (Pre-conference logistics)3:00pm (ET)6:00pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Murphy Hall, Suite 212, TRIO Programs)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Bagging materials and giveaways for attendees

·       Organizing and...

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1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
(DAY2, SHIFT 1) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium7:30am (ET)10:30am (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

  • Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

  • Session Support: Help...

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(DAY2, SHIFT 2) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium10:00am (ET)1:30pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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(DAY2, SHIFT 1) Graduate School Fair12:30pm (ET)4:30pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

  • Check-In: Greet visitors and representatives, hand out name tags and programs.
  • Set-Up: Arrange tables,...

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(DAY2, SHIFT 3) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium1:00pm (ET)4:30pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Fair6:30pm (ET)9:30pm (ET)
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411

Networking Mixer: 

Western Theme Trail Ride “Boots on the Ground” 

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: Student Center, Ballroom)

Volunteers will help with:

  • Checking in attendees

  • Organizing and...

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1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
(DAY3, SHIFT 1) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium8:00am (ET)12:00pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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(DAY3, SHIFT 2) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium11:30am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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(DAY3, SHIFT 3) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium2:00pm (ET)5:30pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
(DAY 4, SHIFT 1) 2026 Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium8:30am (ET)12:00pm (ET)
200 North Benbow Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
The Alumni-Foundation Event Center

Join us in making a difference while lending a helping hand! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event preparation and setup for our upcoming conference. (Location: The Alumni-Foundation Event Center)

Volunteers will help with:

·       Check-In & Registration: Welcome guests, hand out materials, answer basic questions.

·...

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