GRL National Convention 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Once you check in with the counselors and get settled into your cabin, join us for some optional entertainment! Games, icebreakers, and get to know you activities will be happening in an open house style space, so you can join in on the fun whenever you're ready.

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Orville

Bonding

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member, alum, guest, all attendees

1:00pm CDT

Registration

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom Foyer

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom Foyer

Logistics

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member, alum, guest, all attendees

1:00pm CDT

Counselor Cabin (Staff Prep Space)

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - Sunday June 28, 2026 5:00pm CDT

Control Tower

Can't find a convention volunteer? Head to the counselor cabin for assistance!

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - Sunday June 28, 2026 5:00pm CDT
Control Tower

Logistics

1:00pm CDT

Low Sensory Cabin (Quiet Space)

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - Sunday June 28, 2026 5:00pm CDT

Earhart Suite

Throughout convention, stop by the low sensory cabin to pause, rest, and recharge! Fidget toys, coloring sheets, and a quiet space away from the noise of convention await you at the cabin. Please help us keep this space calming by keeping communal resources in the room and speaking at a low volume/whisper when you're in the space.

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00pm - Sunday June 28, 2026 5:00pm CDT
Earhart Suite

Rest and Self Care

2:00pm CDT

Chapter/President Meetings

Thursday June 25, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Runway 3

Delegates and/or chapter presidents will be scheduling 1:1 meetings to occur during this time. Additional information will be provided to chapters regarding scheduling this meeting.

Thursday June 25, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Runway 3

Chapter Operations

Audience collegiate, delegate

6:00pm CDT

Welcome Session

Thursday June 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Thursday June 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

All Attendee

Audience collegiate, delegate, alum, new member, all attendees

7:00pm CDT

Dinner

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal

8:00pm CDT

Affinity Group Block 1

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

Orville, Wilbur, and Runways 1 -3

Affinity Groups meeting during this time:

Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC)
Black and African American
Latiné
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA)
Multiracial Identities
Mental Health
Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy
Bi and Pansexual
Lesbian
Transgender

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Orville, Wilbur, and Runways 1 -3

Affinity Group

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member, alum, all attendees

9:00pm CDT

Pool Party

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm CDT

Pool

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Pool

Bonding

Audience all attendees, alum, delegate, collegiate, guest, new member

8:00am CDT

Breakfast

Friday June 26, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Friday June 26, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal

9:00am CDT

Mindfulness Badge (Morning movement and meditation)

Friday June 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Apollo Terrace

Wake up with some gentle movement and meditation. Additional information regarding facilitator, suggested attire/props, and any accessibility information will be provided at a later date for this session.

Friday June 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Apollo Terrace

Rest and Self Care

Audience collegiate, new member, alum, delegate, guest, all attendees

10:15am CDT

Annual Report: State of GRL

Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 12:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Required Delegate Session

A comprehensive review of the current state of affairs for the sorority. Council will address the delegation followed by a Q&A session.

Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 12:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

All Attendee, Delegate Required

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member, alum, all attendees

12:00pm CDT

Alum Lunch

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Lunch gathering specifically for alum members.

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Meal, Alum Only

12:00pm CDT

Lunch

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal

1:45pm CDT

Alum Programming - TBD

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Additional details regarding alum programming during this time will be provided at a later date.

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Audience alum

1:45pm CDT

Branding Badge (Branding 101 Workshop)

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Orville

In this workshop, we'll review the national brand standards guide. This includes the most recent revisions to standards, what needs to be approved by council, how to submit for approval, and a walk-through of how to order pins through our new process!

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT
Orville

Chapter Operations

Audience Collegiate, New Member

1:45pm CDT

Event Planning Badge (Event Planning 101 Workshop)

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Wilbur

Break out of the cycle of planning month by month with this workshop! We'll be discussing how to set an event planning timeline, creating (and sticking to) event budgets, ensuring you're compliant with campus protocols, and event outreach.

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wilbur

Chapter Operations

Audience collegiate, new member, delegate

1:45pm CDT

Fundraising Badge (Fundraising Roundtable)

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Runway 3

Join other siblings for a guided discussion about fundraising for chapter operations! Through prompts, collegiate and alum members will chat about fundraiser ideas, fund stewardship, and outreach techniques.

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT
Runway 3

Chapter Operations

Audience collegiate, alum, new member, delegate

1:45pm CDT

Philanthropy Badge (Philanthropy Roundtable)

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT

Runway 2

Join siblings for a guided discussion on engaging in philanthropy! Through prompts, collegiate and alum members will chat about philanthropy ideas, fund stewardship, and outreach techniques.

Friday June 26, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm CDT
Runway 2

Chapter Operations

Audience collegiate, alum, delegate, new member

3:00pm CDT

Personal Break

Friday June 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Rest and Self Care

3:00pm CDT

Vendor Bazaar

Friday June 26, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Common Area

Check out the vendor bazaar to shop, learn more about local Twin Cities businesses, network, and more!

Friday June 26, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Common Area

All Attendee

Audience all attendees, alum, collegiate, delegate, guest, new member

4:30pm CDT

Affinity Group Block 2 - Social

Friday June 26, 2026 4:30pm - 6:15pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Mix and mingle with all of the affinity groups! Groups will be located in separate rooms based on type of identities the group serves. Enjoy a social, open house space where you can flow between as many groups as you desire.

Please note: This affinity group time block is structured to be a social session. Conversations during this session will differ from typical affinity group sessions.

Friday June 26, 2026 4:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Affinity Group

Audience alum, collegiate, delegate, guest, new member, all attendees

6:30pm CDT

Dinner

Friday June 26, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Friday June 26, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal

8:30pm CDT

Constellation Identification Badge (GRL and LGBTQ+ Trivia)

Friday June 26, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm CDT

Earhart Suite

Test your knowledge of GRL history and traditions; LGBTQ+ history and culture; and of course, some astronomy trivia because we wouldn't call it a constellation identification badge for nothing!

Note: End time listed is the latest available in the Sched system. This session may go as late as your hearts desire.

Friday June 26, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm CDT
Earhart Suite

Bonding

Audience collegiate, alum, new member, delegate, guest, all attendees

8:00am CDT

Mindfulness Badge (Morning movement and meditation)

Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Apollo Terrace

Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Apollo Terrace

Rest and Self Care

Audience collegiate, new member, alum, delegate, guest, all attendees

9:15am CDT

Wolfpack Fireside Discussions

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT

Runway 3

Do you ever wish you could ask an alum how they would handle a situation? Do you wonder what's going on with collegiate siblings? Come to this session for intergenerational conversations with siblings. Attendees of this session will be placed into randomized groups and given suggested conversation topics, but ultimately your group can follow the trail guide at hand or blaze a new path!

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Runway 3

Bonding

Audience alum, collegiate, delegate

10:30am CDT

World Cafe

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT

AiRE Ballroom

World Cafe is a methodology for hosting dialogues meant to generate ideas, solutions, and feedback. During this session, you'll engage in several small group conversations related to GRL where we'll be recording feedback to use as council plans the upcoming year.

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
AiRE Ballroom

All Attendee

Audience alum, collegiate, delegate, new member

12:00pm CDT

Camp Photos

Saturday June 27, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Please wear your convention t-shirt!

Photos will be taken in the following order:

All attendees
All alum
All collegiate
Chapters - individually
Council
Programming Committee

Saturday June 27, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Logistics

Audience all attendees, collegiate, alum, new member, delegate, guest

12:30pm CDT

Lunch

Saturday June 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Saturday June 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal

2:00pm CDT

Intensive - Recruitment and Retention

Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Orville

Required Delegate Session

Get a kickstart on fall recruitment in this intensive workshop session! We will overview recruitment and retention strategies and walk through a mock fall recruitment example.

Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Orville

Chapter Operations, Delegate Required

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member

2:00pm CDT

Intensive - Living Our Values

Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Runway 2

"I'm happy that destiny has brought you here tonight. The path may be dark and winding, but I will be your guiding light. Look to me when you lose your way." We pledge to uphold the values of Gamma Rho Lambda at initiation, but what does that look like in practice? Join this intensive workshop for a deep dive on how we communicate our values, what lifelong commitment means, and how we adapt our...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Runway 2

Leadership Development

Audience alum, collegiate, new member

3:30pm CDT

Personal Break

Saturday June 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Rest and Self Care

4:15pm CDT

Alum Activities - TBD

Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT

Additional information regarding alum activities during this time will be released at a later date!

Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT

Audience alum

4:15pm CDT

Intensive - Communication and Conflict Management Workshop

Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT

Runway 1

Required Delegate SessionDespite being the most connected we've ever been, conflict is still a natural part of of our human experience. Fortunately, we have the ability to shape our chapters to reduce conflict through proactive strategies. In this intensive workshop, we'll be discussing how you can better understand each others' communication styles, how to set up a conflict management process...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Runway 1

Chapter Operations, Delegate Required

Audience collegiate, delegate, new member

7:00pm CDT

Banquet

Saturday June 27, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

AiRE Ballroom

Dress Code: Dress to impress! Banquet is not formal black tie, but dress to your version of the nines and show us your most authentic self.

Banquet will include dinner, awards, and a dance party!

Cash bar will be available for attendees over the age of 21. Outside alcohol may not be brought in to the venue.

Saturday June 27, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
AiRE Ballroom

Meal, Awards Banquet

Audience all attendees, alum, collegiate, delegate, guest, new member

10:00pm CDT

Sleepaway Camp Bonding Night

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT

Earhart Suite

After looking jaw-dropping and dancing the night away, change into your PJs and join us for slumber party activities. Face masks (ingredient information available), friendship bracelets, coloring pages, and more await you!

Saturday June 27, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Earhart Suite

Bonding

Audience all attendees, alum, collegiate, delegate, guest, new member

9:00am CDT

Wolfpack Fireside Farewells

Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

Runway 3

In this session, we'll be continuing the intergenerational conversations with siblings we started yesterday. Attendees of this session will be placed into randomized groups and given suggested conversation topics, but ultimately your group can follow the trail guide at hand or blaze a new path!

Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Runway 3

Bonding