UBUG: Utah Banner Users Group
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Utah Banner Users Group (UBUG) conference was initiated by Banner schools in Utah to share information concerning the Banner application during implementation. It was decided to continue holding the conference to keep Banner schools communicating and sharing information. Each year the conference is organized and held at a different Utah school, for 2022 it will be held at Utah State University.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Matthew Wappett
Dr. Matthew Wappett, Executive Director of Utah State University Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, will be the UBUG 2022 keynote speaker. His topic, "Why Stress Makes You a Terrible Person," will both inform and entertain you!
Dr. Wappett also conducts research and writes about the effects of laughter in the classroom and genuinely enjoys teaching people how to laugh! He has been referred to by many as the “Laughter Doctor”! He has been a featured speaker at state and national conferences and training events. Dr. Wappett’s teaching and research on creating inclusive learning environments has recently turned to the effects of environmental stress on learning and social interaction.
Dr. Wappett earned his Ph.D. in Special Education, an M.Ed. in Educational Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Utah. Dr. Wappett has also attended Clinical Training for Mind Body Medicine through the Harvard Medical School. He completed his secondary teaching certification while pursuing his master’s degree at the University of Utah.
Conference Information
Location
USU Eccles Conference Center
Parking is available in the Big Blue Terrace or Gateway Terrace.
You can find the USU vistor parking rates to help you plan your trip.
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