One Big Thanks Conference
January 2025
History
The One Big Thanks Conference was founded at Texas A&M in 2006 as an opportunity to promote the values of service and unity, and to encourage other universities to establish The Big Event on their own campuses. The name of the conference is derived from The Big Event’s motto: "One Big Day, One Big Thanks!". Today, over 130 universities have The Big Event — a way to say, thank you to the local community that supports their university.
Today, the One Big Thanks Conference has expanded to all Day of Service events as a way for students to promote servant leadership, community engagement, and gain valuable skills they can take to their programs and their professional careers.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
The mission of the One Big Thanks Conference is to unite student leaders dedicated to developing a day of service together, understanding, growing, and supporting their communities through servant leadership development.
Vision
The vision of the One Big Thanks Conference is to build relationships, curate community engagement opportunities, grow in personal and professional development, and to develop an identity revolving around servant leadership.
Values
- Unity
- Service
- Leadership
- Identity
- Community
This Year
In 2025, the One Big Thanks Conference will be hosted by Texas A&M in January.
Contact Information
- Email: publicrelations@bigeventtamu.net
- Instagram: One Big Thanks Conference
- Instagram: The Big Event at Texas A&M
