# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vergnano Institute for IMPACT: End of Year Celebration & Awards 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We welcome students, alumni, friends, leaders, partners, and everyone in our community to join us for a night of celebration and hopeAbout this EventWelcome to the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion (VII) Celebration and Awards 2026 - 2 Day Conference!This year, we are hosting our VII End of Year Celebration on the 24th and VII Student Orgs Recognitions Brunch on the 25th. Come join us in Science 1 (G01 Active Learning Classroom) for a night of recognition and fun as we honor those who have made significant contributions to our community and the world.This event marks the end of the 2024-2025 summer and academic year. This event also marks the begining of IMPACT for the institute!We hope to be in community with each other to share our roses and thorns, and forge our way forward, together.Proceeds from donations leading up to and at this event will support our Insititute, including the following prioritiesOur 10 student organizations who are paramount to the access, success and support that is created during our UConn experience (and beyond)Summer programs for K-12 students that help people learn more about engineering and develop their own STEM identitySummer programs for college students (undergraduate or graduate) that help prepare students for coursework and careers in STEMVII General Fund DonationsFood Options (available 5-8 PM)Dips with chips or bread, carrots and celerySpinach (vegetarian)Buffalo ChickenCoconut ShrimpScallops with BaconBeef EmpanadasGrilled Korean Bulgogi Beef Skewers (GF)Grilled Chicken Skewers (GF, Halal)CookiesBrowniesMagic BarsWater, Coffee, TeaDay 1 Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMPoster Session and Networking (with appetizers and desserts)Info: Our student organizations and leaders have so much to be proud of. Join us to hear about their innovative efforts towards student success and belonging in engineering and at UConn. Support them in hearing their challenges or areas of growth as they pave their paths forward in unprecedented times. 🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMAwards and CelebrationInfo: We celebrate trailblazers, leaders, advocates, and innovators in our community. We are grateful for the time and effort individuals have put in to make our world great. Join us in celebrating. This is presented in "awards show" style. 🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMVIIBEInfo: After the awards is the after party. Start your VIIBE with us. Use this time to talk, laugh, love, dance, and enjoy each other. Our community thrives on our unityDay 2 Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBrunch and Organizations Presentations🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMAlumni and Student Networking🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMAwards and Closing Remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mansfield/vergnano-institute-for-impact-end-of-year-celebration-and-awards-2026/100001984649695665 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, brunch, business, parties, entertainment, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mansfield - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Science 1 Research Center - **lat**: 41.80836119999999 - **long**: -72.2611696 - **full address**: Science 1 Research Center, 25 King Hill Road, Mansfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vergnano Institute for IMPACT: End of Year Celebration & Awards 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b5036a9f1eb6fc29444267d78ce1f0992842b6d212f5875832a04c8b742e47a2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151618-gmir.jpg?v=1773254828 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vergnano Institute for IMPACT: End of Year Celebration & Awards 2026 being held? 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