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| The 2026 ACE Annual Conference in Billings, MT — June 15–17, 2026 .png)
We are excited to announce Dr. Shane Doyle, a member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation from Crow Agency, Montana. An educator, artist, and cultural ambassador with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Doyle’s work centers Native American history, education, and cultural preservation across Montana and the Northern Plains. |
Learning Community: Digital Media and PhotographyYour Phone Is Your Camera: Tips for Professional Smartphone PhotographyMarch 13, 202612:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PTWhether you're documenting research, promoting Extension programs, or creating scroll-stopping social media content, this webinar is designed for communicators who take photos using the tool they already have: their smartphone. We’ll cover the fundamentals of photography — from composition and lighting to shooting tips and simple editing — with an emphasis on real-world, campus-to-community storytelling. No fancy gear or prior experience required. Join us to turn everyday moments into polished, publication-ready images that help your university’s work stand out! Speakers: Tate Cronin, Zach Labin, and Alena Poulin Learning Community: AccessibilityUnderstanding Digital Accessibility with VideoMarch 18, 202612:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Join this webinar to get support from peers and ask questions you have about digital accessibility. We'll start with a short discussion about video accessibility including social media videos and approaches to archiving. We’ll then open the conversation up for questions and general discussion Speakers: Julee Stephenson & Aaron Alexander Learning Community: Media Relations and WritingThe Hurdles and Home Runs of Marketing CommunicationsMarch 26, 20264:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM CT | 2:00 PM MT | 1:00 PM PT Join us for an open-floor coffee chat to share the hurdles we have each had to overcome in agricultural communications, the methods we have used to overcome them, the triumphs we have celebrated and what we feel made them successful. Alisa Gore, a member of the LC’s leadership team, will moderate, inviting attendees to share their communication experiences so we can all learn from each other. Speaker: Alisa Gore Learning Community: Leadership and ManagementInsights from the 2025 National Survey of Land-Grant Communication Units March 31, 20261:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT ACE members Kelsey Hall and Jennifer Alexander recently partnered to update the 2018 survey of land‑grant university communication units, with support from ACE and APLU in distributing the survey. After sharing preliminary findings at the 2025 ACE Conference in Milwaukee, they have now completed full data collection and analysis. Join us for an ACE L&M Coffee Chat where Kelsey and Jennifer will present key results and facilitate discussion on what these insights mean for communication leaders across the land‑grant system.. Speakers: Kelsey Hall and Jennifer Alexander |
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