Fwd: Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium 2026 (Early Bird Discount until June 1st!)

[Carolyn Quam]

Hi SPHR folks,

If you will be in Portland this July 8-11, please consider attending the Global Improvisation Initiative. Teresa Roberts and I in SPHR are part of an interdisciplinary group that has been exploring how applied improvisation techniques can enhance clinical training for speech-language pathology students. While this conference is focused more broadly, the conference organizer Theresa Dudeck has experience working with SLP students and recommends SPHR students check out these sessions. The conference registration is only $25 for students. 

Please see the attached flyers for more info (and I'm copy/pasting the description below as well). Please let me or Teresa know if you have any questions.

Best,

Carolyn

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PSU students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium happening in Lincoln Hall this summer! This unscripted, unforgettable event will explore theatrical improvisation and its power to build community and to activate new possibilities on stage and off!
Featuring:
- Anthony Veneziale, co-creator of Freestyle Love Supreme
- Over 50 hands-on participatory workshops
- 10 improv performances from nationally and locally acclaimed groups
- Application of improvisation beyond performance
July 8-11, 2026
Hosted by Portland State University, College of the Arts
Portland, Oregon
This symposium is perfect for anyone who wants to build community, activate their own personal development, and learn how improv pushes the boundaries of art, communication, activism, and more.
Early Bird Discount is available for a short time (till June 1st).
Learn more and REGISTER TODAY!
https://www.globalimprovisation.com/symposium-2026

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Carolyn Quam, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Affiliate Faculty, Department of Psychology

Portland State University

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From: Theresa Dudeck <tdu...@pdx.edu>
Date: Mon, May 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium 2026 (Early Bird Discount until June 1st!)
To: Tetyana Sydorenko <tsydo...@pdx.edu>, Teresa Roberts <robe...@pdx.edu>, Carolyn Quam <cq...@pdx.edu>, Steven Thorne <steven...@pdx.edu>

Hello Applied Impro for Communications Team!

I've been trying to get over to your departments with posters & postcards for the GII but just haven't had the time. I will get them over this week or send a student helper to do so!

In the meantime, I've attached an invitation that I would LOVE to go out on your listserves.  

This GII Symposium (the first in-person gathering we've had since 2019 in London!) will be an incredible opportunity for your students (especially graduate students!) & faculty to experience the power of theatrical improvisation, and for you all to help us expand the borders of how we use it. 

A preliminary schedule of sessions can be viewed here: https://giisymposium2026.sched.com/

Sooner is better for getting the word out because the early bird pricing ends June 1 (just 2 weeks away). For PSU students, it is only $25.00 to attend!

I've attached another digital asset (our postcard!) for you to share, too. 

Let me know if you have questions. And thank you!!!

Fondly,

Theresa

Theresa Robbins Dudeck, PhD

Assistant Professor of Theater

School of Music & Theater

Portland State University

Office: Lincoln Hall 345B 

Book an advising appointment here