Region V Roundup: “Effective Presentations”

NCURA Region V is pleased to announce the upcoming Region V Rounding session for July 2026.

Topic: “Effective Presentations”
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 2:00*pm to 3:00pm CDT
*Please note the time change from noon to 2pm for this session.

Presenters:
Abby Guillory – Assistant Vice President for Research, University of Tulsa
Melanie Hebl – Assistant Director for Research Collaboration, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Register HERE by Monday, July 13, 2026.

Note: A confirmation email will be sent with the Zoom link by Tuesday, July 14th. The registrant’s first and last name must match the Zoom profile first and last name, which will allow
admittance to NCURA Region V’s Roundup session.

Presentation Description:
Ready to take your presentation from “fine” to unforgettable? In this lively, practical session we’ll go beyond bullet points and dive into how to craft a clear, compelling story, create slides that support, not sabotage, your message, and connect with your audience in a way that sticks. You’ll pick up tips to boost confidence, keep your timing on track, and handle questions like a pro (even the curveballs!). Whether it’s your first presentation or your fiftieth, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, usable tools, and the spark to bring your best self to the podium. Let’s make your next meeting session or discussion group one people remember for all the right reasons.

Please contact ncuraregionv@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Research Roundup series or to sign-up to provide a future presentation.