Leadership Week
Leadership Week 2011 will be October 3-7, and is an opportunity to recognize, celebrate and learn about leadership for all MSUM students.Whether it is assessing your leadership style, demonstrating leadership through service or preparing for leadership after college, Leadership Week will provide leaders at all levels with something of value.
Leadership Week Events
“Somewhere, sometime, the leader with each of us may get the call to step forward.”
-James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
Monday:
Identity Impact
Monday, October 3rd, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Rainbow Dragon Center, CMU 121
Female. American Indian. Straight. Muslim. Transgender. Male. Black. Christian. Middle-class. Gay.Our identities are created by who we are and what we have experienced.These identities and experiences impact the way we lead and get involved.Join us for a group discussion to learn more about our identities and how these identities allow us to be leaders.
Tuesday:
Yoga for Life Balance
Tuesday, October 4th, 12:30-1:30 pm
Group Exercise Studio, Wellness Center
Yoga for life balance is the practice of “slowing the mind down to the pace of the body”. This yoga class will focus on gaining the mental skills for a balanced day. Yoga is not an exercise in stretching; it is a philosophy and practice of right breathing, mindfulness, movement and aims to become a way of life. Take a break from your day to join us in experiencing peace and relaxation.
Walk by Service Project
Tuesday, October 4th, 12:00-6:00 pm
CMU Main Lounge
We provide the supplies, you make the impact!Whether you are between classes, on your way to Kise, or studying, stop by our table to make a card or decorations for a patient in a local hospital.Your five minutes could make someone else’s day.
Wednesday:
Add a Leadership Line to Your Resume
Wednesday, October 5th, 12:30-1:30 pm
CMU 101
You’ve volunteered.You’ve been involved in student organizations.You’ve served on committees and planned events.But, what does that all mean when preparing for a career or graduate school?Join us to learn how to place volunteer, student organization and other leadership experiences on your resume.Bring your lunch and listen to tips provided by the Career Development Center on what employers and graduate schools are looking for from you and your leadership experiences!
True Colors
Wednesday, October 5th, 7:30 pm
CMU 227
Want to discover your leadership style?Looking to learn how to best utilize your innate leadership skills and abilities?Join us for a quick and fun way to discovering your personality based strengths and understanding human behavior.This workshop is a great opportunity for students at every leadership level to connect and learn together.
Thursday:
Drive By Raking Service Project
Thursday, October 6th, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
CMU Main Lounge
Be a part of giving back to the Moorhead community that supports MSUM and our students!Teams will meet in the CMU Main Lounge and head out every half hour to provide some surprise service by raking up the fall leaves for our neighbors near campus!Organizations interested in participating can reserve a time slot by e-mailing Sanjay at mendissa@mnstate.edu.
What Makes You a Leader?
Thursday, October 6th, 7:30 pm
CMU 101
A panel of student leaders, community leaders and faculty that teach leadership will share their thoughts on leadership, their past experiences and tips for students to expand their leadership skills and abilities.Panelists look forward to answering your questions!
Friday:
Friday Nights
Friday, October 7th 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Underground, CMU
Come celebrate a week’s worth of leadership and service with new and old friends at After Dark.Free food, entertainment and activities will be available for all attendees.
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.”
-Stephen Covey
Co-Sponsors:
Rainbow Dragon Center, Leadership League, Students Today, Leaders Forever, Dragon Entertainment Group, Russell and Ann Gerdin Wellness Center, Hendrix Health Center, Housing and Residential Life, Career Development Center and After Dark