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2025 CRL Council of Voting Members Meeting

2025 CRL Council of Voting Members Meeting

About this event

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On May 20–21, 2025, the CRL community will come together in the annual convening of the Council of Voting Members. The Council of Voting Members meeting plays a critical role in the CRL governance structure. During this annual convening, colleagues from across the CRL community will assess the state of the cooperative and shape its future directions.

The 2025 Annual Meeting is organized around CRL's values and will include featured speakers Laura Neuman (Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President of Peace Programs, The Carter Center) and Heather Joseph (Executive Director, SPARC) to enhance our vision of an organization oriented towards global access.

Registration for the Annual Meeting is free, but required to attend; attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging. CRL has arranged for special rates at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, starting at $289/night. Reserve your discounted room no later than April 28 by clicking on this link.

To register for the Annual Meeting, submit your information via the form linked below by May 1!

☞☞☞ 2025 Annual Meeting Registration Form ☜☜☜

Meeting Location

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Preliminary Schedule [further details will be posted as we finalize them]

Tuesday, May 20
Time Location Event
8:00 AM Plaza Foyer Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM Plaza Ballroom Welcome and Call to Order
9:30 AM Plaza Ballroom ✰ Featured Speaker: Heather Joseph
10:30 AM Plaza Ballroom Coffee Break
11:00 AM Plaza Ballroom CRL Deans' Discussion Panel 1: Stewardship
12:00 PM Big Bar Networking Lunch
1:30 PM Plaza Ballroom Welcome and Call to Order
1:45 PM Plaza Ballroom ✏︎ CRL Council of Voting Members Business Meeting
4:45 PM Plaza Ballroom Closing Remarks
5:00 PM Plaza Patio Happy Hour Networking Reception
Wednesday, May 21
Time Location Event
8:00 AM Plaza Foyer Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM Plaza Ballroom Welcome and Speaker Introduction
9:30 AM Plaza Ballroom ✰ Featured Speaker: Laura Neuman
10:30 AM Plaza Ballroom Coffee Break
11:00 AM Plaza Ballroom CRL Deans' Discussion Panel 2: Community
12:00 PM Big Bar Networking Lunch
1:30 PM Plaza Ballroom Presidential Address
2:30 PM Plaza Ballroom Adjourn

For information about past meetings, click here.