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The Silicon Valley Meetup will take place March 19-23, 2020. We will spend several packed days together in the Bay Area at Google Headquarters and Stanford's d.school. The experience is an amazing learning opportunity that empowers Fellows to make an even greater impact on their campus. We'll share more details about what to expect from the 2020 Meetup soon.<br><br>

In the meantime, check out recaps from a few of our past Meetups: [https://universityinnovationfellows.org/creating-change-together/ creating change together] (2019), [https://universityinnovationfellows.org/a-family-of-changemakers/ a family of changemakers] (2018), and a [http://universityinnovationfellows.org/celebration-to-remember/ celebration we'll never forget] (2017). For a Fellow's perspective, you can read up on Mike Huang's (IUPUI) [https://hub.kelley.iupui.edu/blog/_blog/%20kelley-students-reflect-on-experiences-in-silicon-valley-stanford-d-school-and-university-innovation-fellows-program.html life-changing experience], or Mary McGee's [https://medium.com/university-innovation-fellows/how-the-university-innovation-fellow-meet-up-changed-my-perspective-ab271c7786b6 change in perspective].<br><br>

Faculty champions can request to attend the meetup alongside students who have been selected to attend. Those faculty who attend must participate in the full event, alongside the Fellows from their school. We will share invitations with faculty after Fellows have received their invitation to attend.<br><br>

Institutions are asked to cover the cost of Fellows' travel (by plane, train or automobile) and hotel stay. The program covers event transportation and meals once the event begins. If you are unsure of the availability of funds to cover your travel, start by talking to your faculty champion. Many have already set aside a budget for that purpose. If not, you may be required to be entrepreneurial in seeking out sources of funding across campus. We urge you to get started right away.<br><br>{{Fmbox|image=none| style = border:5px solid #008b8b; background-color:#f1fcf8;|text=

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