2026 Utah Rural Schools Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map if needed.

WiFi: eduroam or SUU-Conference, password "summertimefun"

PLAN AHEAD - Tentative Future Conference Dates
July 7&8, 2027 - Price, UT
July 17-19, 2028 - Richfield, UT

2:30pm MDT

⚡ Break Time: Snacks, Drinks & Exhibitor Hall Showcase

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm MDT

CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level)

Need a quick recharge? All of our official conference drink and snack breaks are hosted right inside the Exhibitor Hall!
Head over to the Hunter Conference Center (CC) to grab a cold drink, snag some snacks, and wander through the booths. It’s the perfect, relaxed opportunity to chat with our fantastic commercial vendors and non-profit educational partners, discover new classroom solutions, and grab some great resources between your sessions.

Where: Hunter Conference Center (CC) – Great Hall (200 Level)

We will have:

Water bottles, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry (lemon lime soda) & Mug Root Beer
Iced Water & Lemonade dispensers
Ice for your own bottles/mugs
Veggie Cups with a choice of ranch or hummus for dipping
Brownies
Mixed Nut packages for an on-the-go option

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm MDT
CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level) 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Break/Lunch

Session Format Break
Audience Everyone

10:45am MDT

🤝 Meet Our Partners: Exhibitor Showcase and Refreshment Break

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:10am MDT

CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level)

Connections are what the URSA conference is all about! Before you head to your next breakout session, make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall, located in the Great Hall (200 Level) in the Hunter Conference Center.

This is a dedicated, air-conditioned space where you can meet directly with our educational sponsors and supportive education partners. Come learn about the unique services they offer to help rural schools thrive, network with fellow attendees, and discover new partnership opportunities.

We will have:

Water bottles, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry (lemon lime soda) & Mug Root Beer
Iced Water & Lemonade dispensers
Ice for your own bottles/mugs
Veggie Cups with a choice of ranch or hummus for dipping
Lemon Bars
Trail Mix packages for an on-the-go option

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:45am - 11:10am MDT
CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level) 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Break/Lunch

Session Format Break
Audience Everyone

12:10pm MDT

Lunch - Food Truck Roundup at the Auditorium!

Thursday July 16, 2026 12:10pm - 1:40pm MDT

AU - Auditorium Parking Lot (Outside)

Lunch is served! Head outside to the Auditorium parking lot to grab a bite from our awesome lineup:

The Dawg Spot gourmet hot dogs
- Option 1
  - (2) ¼ lb. Franks with simple toppings (mayo, mustard, ketchup, onion, relish)
  - Chips
  - Canned soda or Water
- Option 2
  - (2) ¼ lb. Chili dogs with toppings (homemade chili, shredded cheese, diced onion, mustard)
  - Chips
  - Canned Soda or water
Pizza Hut
- Personal pizza choice (cheese or pepperoni)
- 2 breadsticks with marinara sauce cup
- Bottled soda
Las Flores Mexican
- Option 1
  - Burrito or Quesadilla (with meat choice: carne asada, chicken, al pastor, or carnitas)
  - Chips and salsa
  - Canned soda
- Option 2
  - 3 street tacos or 2 quesabirrias
  - Rice and beans
  - Chips and salsa
  - Canned soda
The Wild Orange
- Large Chicken Bowls (1 lb. Orange Chicken, 2 cups rice)
- Water or soda bottle
Chick-Fil-A
- Option 1
  - Classic Chick-Fil-A sandwich
  - Bag of waffle chips
  - Chocolate chip cookie
  - Canned soda
- Gluten Free Option
  - Salad
  - Canned soda

Once you’ve grabbed your food, feel free to explore the beautiful campus and eat wherever you like! We just ask that you please help us keep the campus clean by tossing your trash in the nearest bins when you're done.

Thursday July 16, 2026 12:10pm - 1:40pm MDT
AU - Auditorium Parking Lot (Outside)

Break/Lunch

Session Format Lunch
Audience Everyone

2:50pm MDT

⚡ Quick Stop: Visit the Exhibitor Hall for a Refreshment Break!

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm MDT

CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level)

Got a few minutes between sessions? Head over to the Hunter Conference Center (CC) and wander through the Exhibitor Hall in the Great Hall (200 Level)!

Meet the fantastic businesses, non-profits, and educational partners who help make the URSA conference possible. It's the perfect time to chat with vendors, discover classroom solutions, grab some free resources, and see what's new for the upcoming school year.

We will have:

Water bottles, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry (lemon lime soda) & Mug Root Beer
Iced Water & Lemonade dispensers
Ice for your own bottles/mugs
Rice Krispie Treats
Brownies
Mixed Nut packages for an on-the-go option

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm MDT
CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level) 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Break/Lunch

Session Format Break
Audience Everyone

10:50am MDT

⚡ Break Time: Snacks, Drinks & Exhibitor Hall Showcase

Friday July 17, 2026 10:50am - 11:10am MDT

CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level)

Where: Hunter Conference Center (CC) – Great Hall (200 Level)

We will have:

Water bottles, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry (lemon lime soda) & Mug Root Beer
Iced Water & Lemonade dispensers
Ice for your own bottles/mugs
Fruit Cups
Brownies
Trail Mix packages for an on-the-go option

Friday July 17, 2026 10:50am - 11:10am MDT
CC Great Hall - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall (200 Level) 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Break/Lunch

Session Format Break
Audience Everyone

2026 Utah Rural Schools Conference

2:30pm MDT

10:45am MDT

12:10pm MDT

2:50pm MDT

10:50am MDT

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