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All Aboard Southern University Bus Tour w/Marlanea Heaven
2026-03-29 08:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta, GA, USA
Speaker:

Marlanea Heaven

Event:

All Aboard Southern University Bus Tour w/Marlanea Heaven

Description:

Marlanea will present a workshop for students and staff after bus tour

Theme:

College Access

Date:

3/29/2026

Arrival Time:

8:00PM

Event Address:

Venue:

Hotel conference room

Audience:

College students

Number Attending:

44

Eastern Michigan University Spring Programming with Samuel Brown.
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-02
Speaker: Samuel Brown
Event Title: Eastern Michigan University Spring Programming.
Client Program/Organization: Eastern Michigan University
Event Description: Sam Brown will provide a Keynote Presentation, Breakout Sessions, and Evening Activities for Students.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Post Secondary Readiness/Team Building/Leadership
Start Date: 2026-03-30
End Date: 2026-04-02
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 PM
City/State: Ypsilanti, MI
Audience: High School
Number attending: 100

Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges
2026-03-30 19:00 - 19:45
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges
Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University, TRIO, Student Support Services
Event Description: Virtual Financial Literacy Sessions
Theme: How to pay off student loan debt after college
Start Date: 2026-02-09
End Date: 2026-04-27
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 6:45 PM
Audience: College
Number attending: 60

All Aboard Southern University Spelman Morehouse Clark Atlanta Tour with Dr. Crystal
2026-03-31 08:00 - 14:00 | Atlanta, GA, USA
Speaker:

Dr. Crystal Aryitey

Event:

All Aboard Southern University Spelman Morehouse Clark Atlanta Tour with Dr. Crystal

Description:

Dr. Crystal will present on college access and join students on a campus tour.

Theme:

College Access

Date:

3/31/2026

Arrival Time:

9:30AM

Event Address:

Spelman/Morehouse/Clark Atlanta Universities

Venue:

Meet buses at Spelman/Morehouse

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

48

Spring 2026 Greeley D6 Career Fair GEAR UP
2026-03-31 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Juan Cangas

Event:

Spring 2026 Greeley D6 Career Fair GEAR UP

Description:

The goal of this event is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and mindset necessary to succeed in the career fair

Theme:

Own your Future!

Date:

3/31/2026 – 4/2/2026

Presentation Start Time:

8:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:15 AM

Event Address:

Greeley, CO

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

200

Winter 2026 Colton Middle School
2026-03-31 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Winter 2026 Colton Middle School

Description:

Dr. Rizo will be sharing her story with 7th and 8th grade girls

Theme:

Leadership

Date:

3/31/2026

Presentation Start Time:

8:00 AM

Event Address:

Colton, CA

Audience:

Middle School

Number Attending:

800

2026 Spring Thomas University GEAR UP visit with Chris Collins.
2026-04-02 08:00 - 19:00
Speaker: Christopher Collins
Event Title: 2026 Spring Thomas University GEAR UP Presentation Day.
Client Program/Organization: Thomas University
Event Description: Chris Collins will provide Two Student Presentations and One Family Evening Presentation.
Theme: Youth Empowerment/Leadership/Family Engagement/GEAR UP.
Start Date: 2026-04-02
End Date: 2026-04-02
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 7:00 PM
City/State: Thomasville, GA
Audience: High School
Number attending: 500

2026 Summers County Board of Education Wellness Conference with Zach Gowen.
2026-04-02 11:00 - 15:00
Speaker: Zach Gowen
Event Title: 2026 Somers County Wellness Conference.
Client Program/Organization: Summers County Board of Education
Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Keynote Presentation and Workshop Breakout Session for High School Students.
Theme: Wellness/Resilience/Post Secondary Awareness/GEAR UP
Start Date: 2026-04-02
End Date: 2026-04-02
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
City/State: Hinton, WV
Audience: High School
Number attending: 450

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-09 | Idaho, USA
Facilitator:

Marlanea Heaven

Event:

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip

Description:

Marlanea will accompany students and staff on Idaho bus tour with bus and hotel programming

Theme:

College Access

Date:

4/6 – 4/9/2026

Arrival Time:

5:45AM

Venue:

Meet buses at 3100 George Washington Way, Richland WA 99354

Audience:

High School and GU Staff

Number Attending:

54

Spring 2026 UT Austin GEAR UP AI 2025 and AI 2024 Memorial Jr High School Staar Pep Rally with Juan Cangas
2026-04-07
Speaker: Juan CangasEvent Title: Spring 2026 UT Austin GEAR UP AI 2025 and AI 2024 Memorial Jr High School Staar Pep Rally with Juan CangasClient Program/Organization: University of Texas at AustinEvent Description: Staar Pep Rally with Juan CangasTheme: Decision Making and MotivationStart Date: 2026-04-07End Date: 2026-04-07Start Time: 1:30 PMEnd Time: 2:30 PMCity/State: Eagle Pass, TXAudience: Middle SchoolNumber attending: 500

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip
2026-04-07 08:00 - 20:00 | Boise, ID, USA
Facilitator:

Lamarr Womble

Event:

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip

Description:

Lamarr will present a CoolSpeak Pop-Up keynote for students and staff on Idaho bus tour. Lamarr will meet students at the Idaho Capitol Building

Theme:

College Access

Date:

4/7/2026

Arrival Time:

1:30PM

Venue:

Idaho State Capitol

Audience:

High School and GU Staff

Number Attending:

54

Spring 2026 Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP with MJ Bridges
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:00
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP with MJ Bridges
Client Program/Organization: Central Connecticut State University
Travelers EDGE Scholars and GEAR UP Scholars
Event Description: Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE scholars with MJ Bridges
Theme: Financial Literacy: “Real Money Talk: Budget, Save, Thrive”
Start Date: 2026-04-07
End Date: 2026-04-07
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
City/State: New Britain, CT
Audience: College
Number attending: 25

Spring 2026 SJCOE Family First Conference
2026-04-08 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Ernesto Mejia

Event:

Spring 2026 SJCOE Family First Conference

Description:

The focus will be on engaging families, particularly fathers, in meaningful ways as an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Theme:

Families First: Building Bridges Through Engagement

Date:

4/8/2026

Presentation Start Time:

8:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

9:00 AM

Event Address:

Stockton, CA

Audience:

Professional

Number Attending:

280

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip
2026-04-08 09:00 - 23:00 | Lewiston, Lewiston, ID, United States
Facilitator:

Chris Collins

Event:

2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTrip

Description:

Chris will present a CoolSpeak Pop-Up keynote for students and staff on Idaho bus tour. Chris will meet students at the tour hotel.

Theme:

College Access

Date:

4/8/2026

Arrival Time:

7:00PM

Venue:

Hotel Conference Room

Audience:

High School and GU Staff

Number Attending:

54

Miami Dade College - College Assistance Migrant Program 2026 Virtual Series.
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Speaker: Ernesto Mejia
Event Title: Miami Dade College – College Assistance Migrant Program 2026 Virtual Series.
Client Program/Organization: Miami Dade College
Event Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Five Part virtual Series.
Theme: Virtual Series/Education
Start Date: 2026-04-08-2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
City/State: Homestead, FL
Audience: College
Number attending: 45

Spring 2026 Shasta Elementary Boundless Assemblies
2026-04-09 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Spring 2026 Shasta Elementary Boundless Assemblies

Description:

Student assembly and workshops during the day, followed by a Family Night event in the evening. two-hour professional development session for educators

Date:

4/9/2026 – 4/10/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

11:00 AM

Event Address:

Klamath Falls, OR

Venue:

School Auditorium

Audience:

Middle School

Number Attending:

650

2026 Dillard University Financial Literacy Day W. MJ
2026-04-09 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

MJ Bridges

Event:

2026 Dillard University Financial Literacy Day W. MJ

Description:

MJ will be working with students on financial literacy

Theme:

Financial Literacy

Date:

4/9/2026

Workshop Start Time:

5:30 PM

Event Address:

New Orleans, LA

Audience:

College

Number Attending:

30

Amelia County Middle School Programming Day.
2026-04-09 12:30 - 19:00
Speaker: Zach Gowen
Event Title: Amelia County Middle School Programming Day.
Client Program/Organization: Longwood University
Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Student Assembly, Breakout Session, and a Family Engagement Presentation for GEAR UP Middle School Students and Families.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Leadership/Post Secondary Awareness and Readiness.
Start Date: 2026-04-09
End Date: 2026-04-09
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
City/State: Amelia Court House, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 315

Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges
2026-04-13 19:00 - 19:45
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges
Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University, TRIO, Student Support Services
Event Description: Virtual Financial Literacy Sessions
Theme: 4 Methods to Managing Credit Cards
Start Date: 2026-02-09
End Date: 2026-04-27
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 6:45 PM
Audience: College
Number attending: 60

Spring 2026 Taylor Middle School
2026-04-14 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Carlos Ojeda Jr.

Event:

Spring 2026 Taylor Middle School W. Chu

Description:

Chu will share his story with students

Theme:

Fight Forward

Date:

4/14/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Event Address:

Millbrae, CA

Audience:

Middle School

Number Attending:

750

Spring 2026 Leadership Session for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP scholars with Chris Collins
2026-04-14 17:00 - 21:00
Web Calendar Event Information
Speaker: Christopher Collins
Event Title: Spring 2026 Leadership Session for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP scholars with Chris Collins
Client Program/Organization: Central Connecticut State University
Event Description: Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP Schoalrs with Chris Collins
Theme: Leadership: “Level Up Your Leadership”
Start Date: 2026-04-14
End Date: 2026-04-14
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
City/State: New Britain, CT
Audience: College
Number attending: 25

2026 Appalachian State University GEAR UP April Programming with Joaquin Zihuatanejo.
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17
Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo.
Event Title: 2026 Appalachian State University GEAR UP April Programming with Joaquin Zihuatanejo.
Client Program/Organization: Appalachian State University
Event Description: CoolSpeakers Joaquin Zihuatanejo will provide Student Assemblies and Classroom Takeovers.
Theme: Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Middle School
Start Date: 2026-04-15
End Date: 2026-04-20
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
City/State: Marion, NC
Audience: High School
Number attending: 4000

Westmoreland High School Financial Literacy Programming.
2026-04-15 08:00 - 15:00
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Westmoreland High School Financial Literacy Programming.
Client Program/Organization: Westmoreland County Public Schools
Event Description: MJ Bridges will provide a Keynote Presentation and Breakout Session for High School Students.
Theme: Financial Literacy/Education/Post Secondary Awareness
Start Date: 2026-04-15
End Date: 2026-04-15
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
City/State: Montross, VA
Audience: High School
Number attending: 125

Nottoway County Middle School Presentation Day.
2026-04-15 09:30 - 10:30
Speaker: Marlon Lizama
Event Title: Nottoway County High School Presentation Day.
Client Program/Organization: Nottoway County High School
Event Description: Marley Lizama will provide a Keynote Presentation for GEAR UP High School Students.
Theme: GEAR UP/Relate/Inspire/Equip
Start Date: 2026-04-15
End Date: 2026-04-15
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
City/State: Crewe, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 150

Lancaster County Public High School Programming Day.
2026-04-16 08:00 - 19:00
Speaker: Christopher Collins
Event Title: Lancaster Public High School Programming Day.
Client Program/Organization: Lancaster County Public Schools
Event Description: Chris Collins will provide a Student Assembly Presentation for High School Seniors, a Staff Professional Development, and a Evening Family Engagement Presentation.
Theme: Leadership/Education/Professional Development/Family Engagement.
Start Date: 2026-04-16
End Date: 2026-04-16
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 7:00 PM
City/State: Lancaster, VA
Audience: High School
Number attending: 130

Spring 2026 Northeast Community College Opportunity Summit
2026-04-16 08:00 - 19:00
Event:

Spring 2026 Northeast Community College Opportunity Summit

Description:

Rizo will do her keynote and energizers for the students

Theme:

Leadership

Date:

4/16/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:30 AM

Event Address:

South Sioux City, NE

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

100

Spring 2026 SCSU GEAR UP Presentation with Lamarr Womble
2026-04-16 16:00 - 18:00
Speaker: Lamarr Womble
Event Title: Spring 2026 SCSU GEAR UP Presentation with Lamarr Womble
Client Program/Organization: Southern Connecticut State University
Event Description: Leadership workshop session by Lamarr Womble
Theme: Growth Mindset & Perseverance
Start Date: 2026-04-16
End Date: 2026-04-16
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
City/State: New Haven, CT
Audience: College
Number attending: 50
