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Business Affairs Expo

Connect with colleagues, explore the work happening across Business Affairs, and learn more about the services and partnerships that support UNCW. Join us Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for informative sessions, campus partner showcases, and opportunities to connect. 

Registration

Registration is FREE and open to faculty and staff!

The Business Affairs Expo is an excellent professional development opportunity to discover services, explore recent updates to policies and procedures, and learn about resources and initiatives designed to enhance the campus experience. All registered attendees will receive a complimentary lunch and an exclusive UNCW tote bag.

Instructions: Click the link below, then select "SSO login." Go to October 8 on the calendar (select the date). Register for the opening session, one session in the 10 a.m. block, one in the 11 a.m. block, lunch, one session in the 1:30 p.m. block, and the closing session. (Register for all you are able to attend.) 

Register in Cornerstone

*Temporary employees are unable to access Cornerstone. If you are a temp and would like to attend the Business Affairs Expo, please reach out to Courtney Samuelu at samueluc@uncw.edu.

Schedule

Thursday, October 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Five sessions run simultaneously during each block. Attendees will choose one session per block during registration. Full session descriptions and presenter information are available in Cornerstone.

Business Affairs Expo schedule for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time Sessions and locations
9 a.m. Welcome and opening: AI at UNCW: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Dobo Hall, Room 1006
10 a.m.
  • AiM 101: For Building Managers
    Teaching Lab 1010
  • Travel Policies and Procedures
    Teaching Lab 1008
  • Managing Campus Space
    Teaching Lab 1009
  • Fixed Asset Purchasing and Management
    Teaching Lab 1011
  • Scheduling an On-Campus Catering Event
    Teaching Lab 1006
11 a.m.
  • University Budget 101
    Teaching Lab 1010
  • Cybersecurity
    Teaching Lab 1008
  • Warehouse Services: How We Can Help You
    Teaching Lab 1009
  • Printing Services: More Than Just Printing
    Teaching Lab 1011
  • Trademark Licensing: A Review of Logo Policies and Procedures
    Teaching Lab 1006
Noon BA Expo Lunch: Wagoner Takeover
Wagoner Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.
  • Project Planning 101
    Teaching Lab 1010
  • International Wires
    Teaching Lab 1008
  • AiM 102: For Finance Managers
    Teaching Lab 1009
  • Software and Technology Purchases
    Teaching Lab 1011
  • Sustainable Events
    Teaching Lab 1006
2:30 p.m. Closing: Overview of Current Capital Projects: Campus Master Plan Update
Dobo Hall, Room 1006

Registration Instructions: Click the link below, then select "SSO login." Register for the opening session, one session in the 10 a.m. block, one in the 11 a.m. block, and the closing session. s. 

Register in Cornerstone

*Temporary employees are unable to access Cornerstone. If you are a temp and would like to attend the Business Affairs Expo, please reach out to Courtney Samuelu at samueluc@uncw.edu.

Expo Location

Expo locations, R21 Modular, Teaching Laboratory Building, Wagoner Hall

  • Expo sessions: Dobo Hall and the Teaching Lab
  • Lunch: Wagoner Dining Hall
  • Parking: Walton Drive Lot and Madeline Lot
Event Notes

Event Tabling (quad and Teaching Lab Lobby) 10 a.m. to noon: Faculty and staff can connect with representatives from departments across the division, including Parking, Transportation, Warehouse Services, Printing Services, One Card, Bookstore, Environmental Health & Safety, Information Technology Services, and more! Conference registration is not required.

Lunch for Attendees: Wagoner Dining Hall will not serve its traditional all-you-care-to-eat lunch; instead, it will feature an array of samples showcasing new food offerings and cuisine from our local campus partners. Bring your appetite!

Questions?

Please reach out to Courtney Samuelu at samueluc@uncw.edu or Gina Bowen at bowengl@uncw.edu.