百花斉放 - Let Diversity Flourish
2026 SPRING CONFERENCE
Eleventh MJSAs Conference
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
@ Purdue University in Indianapolis
(with the generous help from Depauw University)
Tentative Conference Schedule
09:00 AM - Check In
09:30 AM - Opening Ceremony + Ice Breaker
10:45 AM - Radio Taisou (Warm-up)
11:00 AM - Undokai (Sports Day)
01:00 PM - Lunch
03:00 PM - Improving JSAs/Cultural Activities
05:00 PM - Closing Ceremony
※Schedule is subject to change
Tentative Conference Events
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Improving JSA
Meet, discuss, and share ideas with other JSA boards and members from across the Midwest to improve your universities JSA. Each school will have a representative present their schools JSA events, structure, and any other information the school would like to share. This will be followed by a group discussions regarding different topics.
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Undoukai
Join us for a Japanese 運動会 (Undōkai)! Undōkai, or “sports day,” is a beloved event in Japan that brings people together through friendly competition and team-based games. At this year’s conference, participants will be divided into teams and compete in a series of fun, high-energy activities inspired by classic undōkai events. From relay races and tug-of-war to creative team challenges, the day will emphasize collaboration, school spirit, and cross-campus bonding.
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Informal Career Info
We are excited to welcome our sponsors, who will share information about their organizations, services, and opportunities available to students. This portion of the conference offers attendees a valuable chance to engage directly with companies and community partners, learn about internships or career pathways, and build meaningful professional connections.
Hotel Roommate Groupme
For attendees traveling from out of town, we recommend staying at: Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites Downtown IUPUI
Travel Lodging
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Hamptom Inn & Homewood Suites Downtown IUPUI website
414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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+1-317-677-7001
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Please check the hotel website for prices for the dates you would like to book rooms.
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Please reach out to MJSA at conference@mjsas.org with any other questions or concerns.
Roommate Accommodation GroupMe
Please note that MJSA is not coordinating room assignments or roommate matching, and attendees are responsible for booking and managing their own reservations directly with the hotel.
If you are interested in connecting with other attendees to coordinate shared rooms, you are welcome to join our conference GroupMe:
The GroupMe is an informal space for participants to communicate and arrange accommodations independently. MJSA is not responsible for housing arrangements made through this platform.
Campus Parking
Indianapolis Campus Parking
Please visit this link for more detailed parking information
Garage parking rates are as follows:
Travel Reimbursement
MJSA will reimburse a portion of the travel cost (one way). The value of the reimbursement is determined by the distance from your respective university to Indiana University Bloomington multiplied by the IRS mileage rate of $0.14 per mile for a charitable organization. (Per car for at least 4 people, including the driver.)
| DePauw University | $6 | The Ohio State University | $24 |
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| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16 | The University of Toledo | $31 |
| Indiana University | $7 | Eastern Michigan | $37 |
| Kent State University | $43 | University of Notre Dame | $21 |
| Michigan State University | $35 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | $46 |
| Purdue University | $9 | Valparaiso University | $20 |
| University of Michigan | $37 | Washington University in St. Louis | $34 |
| Northwestern University | $28 | University of Chicago | $24 |
| Purdue University in Indianapolis | $0 | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | $82 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $46 | Oberlin College | $42 |
| Penn State University | $69 | Carnegie Mellon University | $50 |
