Events

Check out upcoming Mortar Board events and save the dates!

Mortar Board Week 2026 (Feb 9-15)

Monday, February 9 – Sunday, February 15, 2026 

Celebrate all things Mortar Board leading up to Mortar Board’s birthday on February 15!

View our Mortar Board Week page by clicking the button below to see thefull calendar of national events and ways your chapter can get involved in the celebrations.

Mark Your Calendar for the Spring Mortar Board Book Club

Sunday, April 12, 2026
7:00pm Eastern / 6:00pm Central / 5:00pm Mountain / 4:00pm Pacific / 1:00pm Hawaii

All members are welcome to join for connection, engagement, and thoughtful discussion as we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (and Sawyer Robbins).

 

 

Advisor Meet-Ups

Recruiting & Initiations — Best Practices

Tuesday, February 10 at 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm PT/10am HT

Explore proven strategies for attracting the best students, supporting selection, and running meaningful, manageable initiations.

 

Funding & Financial Planning for Next Year

Thursday, March 5 at 4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT/11am HT

Learn how to secure and plan chapter funding, budget for key events, and advocate effectively for resources next year.

 

Wrapping Up the Year & Preparing for a Strong Transition

Tuesday, April 7 at 2pm ET/1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT/9am HT

Focus on reflecting on this year’s successes, applying for awards, documenting practices, and setting up the new class and officers for a smooth start.

 

Planning Next Year’s Programming

Monday, May 4 at 4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT/11am HT

Dive into designing intentional programming for the upcoming year, balancing traditions and events with realistic capacity and student goals.

Mortar Board Information Sessions (for interested and new members)

Join this 30-minute info session to learn how Mortar Board recognizes and develops college leaders through scholarship, leadership, and service—exploring the organization’s purpose, member benefits, and what your own experience could look like.

  • Friday, February 12  – 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm PT/10am HT
  • Monday, February 23  – 1pm ET/12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT/8am HT
  • Wednesday, March 4  – 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm PT/10am HT
  • Tuesday, March 10  – 4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT/11am HT
  • Thursday, March 19  – 2pm ET/1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT/9am HT
  • Tuesday, March 24  – 5pm ET/4pm CT/3am MT/2am PT/12pm HT
  • Wednesday, April 1  – 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm PT/10am HT
  • Monday, April 13  – 5pm ET/4pm CT/3am MT/2am PT/12pm HT
  • Thursday, April 30  – 2pm ET/1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT/9am HT
  • Friday, May 15  – 4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT/11am HT

 

 

Mortar Board National Conference (MBNC) 2026 in Columbus, OH

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Mortar Board National Conference (MBNC), taking place in Columbus, OH from Sept 25-27! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the Mortar Board community and grow together.

Keep an eye on social media and the conference page of our website for more information as we get closer!