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Collegiate Kickoff Week is a celebration of our collegiate members of NAfME. The event focuses on recruiting, team-building, and advocacy activities implemented and shared by each NAfME Collegiate chapter. Kickoff Week offers students the opportunity to highlight their local programs and membership while participating in service and volunteer events.

Chapters will plan activities each day with social media promotion centered on a daily focus connecting to their state, division, and national associations.

Schedule for September 14–18, 2026

  • September 14: Service Monday
  • September 15: Musical Tuesday
  • September 16: Advocacy Wednesday (Virtual Collegiate Rally; details TBA)
  • September 17: Professional Development Thursday
  • September 18: Chapter Recruitment Friday

Please visit the Annual Collegiate Events page for Collegiate Kickoff Week instructions, ideas, past year recap materials, and more.

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Start Date

September 14, 2026

End Date

September 18, 2026

Event Category

  • Campaign

Teaching Levels

  • College/University


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