About Our Event
The “Resilience through History” Conference brings together academic researchers and community to highlight and celebrate the resilient spirit of SETX. By studying and sharing the history of resilience, we aim to inform development and innovation, gain understanding of our communities, and connect with each other at present.
Registration Is Open!
This event is designed for all of us — neighbors, leaders, educators, nonprofits, faith communities, responders, students, and residents who cares about the strength of Southeast Texas.
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Theme
Resilience Through History
Date
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Time
Check In At 8:30AM
Category
Event
Conference Location
Setzer Student Center
4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Attire
Business Casual
Contact
Cfr@lamar.edu
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Parking and Directions
Conference parking in Parking Lot C-1 is Free.
Clear signage will be posted on the day of the event and walking directions to the Student Setzer Center will be provided prior to the conference to ensure smooth arrival.
Setzer Student Center Directions
Interactive Campus Map
Meals Provided By
Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts
In an effort to provide an educational experience meals have been prepared by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Program.
Conference Accommodations
Host Hotel
Booking Contact
Paige Dugas (409) 617-0604
A special group rate of $89 per night has been secured for conference speakers, panelists and attendees. This rate includes a daily breakfast.
We encourage you to reserve early as rooms are limited.
Agenda
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| Start Time | End Time |
Event | Speaker |
Institution |
| 8:30 AM | 8:55 AM |
Registration & Breakfast Breakfast Burritos Fresh Fruit/Assorted Muffins |
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| 8:55 AM | 09:00 AM | Welcome | Dr. Brian Williams | Executive Director ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University| Center for Resiliency |
| 09:00 AM | 10:15 AM |
Research Panel Discussion 1 From Surviving To Thriving: Early Patterns of Resiliency From The Eighteenth-Century USA |
Rebecca Boone Fior Daliso García Lara Brittny Bratcher-Rasmus Amanda L. Divin |
Professor & Dean of Arts and Science, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Assistant Professor, University of Texas El Paso Assistant Professor, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Associate Professor, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University |
| 10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | AM Break- Fruit, Muffins, Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, & Water | ||
| 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Research Panel Discussion 2 Learning From History: Evolving Patterns Of Resiliency In Rural Texas And Beyond |
Jean Lonie Dudley |
Assistant Professor & Co-Director of the Center for Rural Resilience, Tarleton State University Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University
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| 11:45 AM | 01:15 AM |
Lunch Selections: |
Provided By
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| 11:45 AM | 01:15 PM |
Speaker |
Don E. Albrecht |
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| 11:45 AM | 01:15 PM |
Speaker |
Library Digital Archives Collection | |
| 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | Community Resiliency Panel | Panelist from Local Non-Profits Agencies | |
| 2:15 PM | 2:30 PM |
Break Grab and Go Desserts |
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| 2:30 PM | 03:30 PM |
Smart Storm Intro, Tributes and Acknowledgements |
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