Please join us for the Fall 2026 UT Biodiversity Strategic Planning Retreat which will take place at NHB 1.720 on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 1:00PM-5:00PM. We will present an overview of the Biodiversity Strategic Plan (2026-2031), a workshop for plan implementation, and a social hour with refreshments. All interested UT faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, researchers, and students are welcome to participate. As part of the implementation, we will be introducing and welcoming participation in new biodiversity committees focused on 5 key areas: research, education, public engagement, field stations, and collections. Please see the event details below: Date: Friday, October 23, 2026 Location: NHB 1.720 Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM (Doors Open at 12:30PM) Agenda: 1:00PM - 1:15PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks (Zoom option available) 1:15PM - 2:00PM: Presentation: Biodiversity Strategic Plan Overview & Q&A (Zoom option available) 2:00PM - 4:00PM: Workshop: Biodiversity Standing Committees & Community Feedback (In-person only) 4:00PM - 5:00PM: Social Hour with refreshments and drinks (In-person only) We invite everyone to join us for the presentation in-person or virtually; the workshop and social hour are limited to in-person attendees. Please RSVP by October 12, 2026, and share this with UT colleagues from across disciplines and colleges who may be interested. To RSVP, please use the link below: Biodiversity Strategic Planning Retreat: Friday, October 23, 2026 - RSVP – Fill out form