Emerging Leaders Workshops

Fall Semester 2009

Workshops are free and open to all students, faculty and staff. You do not need to register. If you are a registered leadership certificate student, remember to document your attendance at workshops in your Leadership Portfolio.

Workshops that count towards the diversity requirement are marked with three asterisks. ***

September

Sep 23rd, Wednesday, 9am-2pm, Kirby Ballroom

UMD Office of Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair A great opportunity to find a volunteer placement. Check it out AND get credit.

Sep 23rd. Wednesday, 4-5:30pm, Library Rotunda ***

"The Post Racial Ideal" Lecture for all interested students and faculty across
campus, Reception to follow, sponsored by The Philosophy Department and the Center for Ethics and Public Policy , made possible by a Chancellor's Diversity Initiative Grant

Sep 23rd, Wednesday, 7pm, Boh 90

“The World to 2025" presented by Erik R. Peterson, Senior Vice President of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C. & Director of CSIS' Global Strategy Institute , sponsored by the Alworth Institute.

Sep 24th, Thursday, 3-4pm, Kirby 268

Using Portfolio to Document your Leadership Activities presented by Joie Acheson Lee,

A training workshop for students working towards the UMD Leadership Certificate: a chance to have all your questions answered about the leadership program.

Sep 25th - 27th , Friday 4pm through Sunday 3pm, Loretto, MN ***

2009 GLBTA Student Leadership Retreat will be held at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN, from Friday, September 25 at 4:00 PM to Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM (not including travel times). More information about transportation and travel times can be found on the retreat registration form. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota GLBTA Programs Office.

Sep 29th, Tuesday, 7-9pm, Mon 70 ***

"Mixed Race and the Ethics of Identity" lecture for all interested students and faculty, sponsored by The Philosophy Department and the Center for Ethics and Public Policy,

made possible by a Chancellor's Diversity Initiative Grant

October

Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Kirby 355

Senior Leadership Seminar Advanced registration is required for this class, which is a requirement to earn the UMD Leadership Certificate. Contact Joie Acheson Lee at 726-8740 / jacheson@d.umn.edu

Oct 7th, Wednesday, 7pm, Library Rotunda

“A Return to Global Growth, Rebalancing Still Ahead” presented by Keith B. Hembre, Chief Economist & Chief Investment Strategist, US Bank. Sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Oct 12th, Monday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

Using Portfolio to Document your Leadership Activities presented by Joie Acheson Lee,

A training workshop for students working towards the UMD Leadership Certificate: a chance to have all your questions answered about the leadership program.

Oct 13th, Tuesday, 7pm, Chem 200

“Gas, Renewables and Realism in European Union Energy Policy" presented by Dr. John Constable, Director of Policy and Research, The Renewable Energy Foundation London; & former Professor of English Literature, Magdalene College, sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Oct 15th, Thursday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

What is Leadership? A Socrates Cafe Discussion presented by Gerry Ralph and Margaret Cleveland, sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

Oct 19th, Monday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

Conflict for Leaders: I Can't Believe They Would do That! presented by Pat Miller.

A discussion on various responses to conflict; learning to match reactions to situations. The ability to assess a situation and respond appropriately helps a person maintain personal confidence no matter what the other person may do or say. Pat Miller is a training consultant, seminar leader, facilitator and personal coach. Sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

October 21st, Wednesday, 7pm, Mon 70 ***

“African Soul, American Heart" presented by Joseph Akol Makeer, Author of From Africa to America, The Journey of a Lost Boy of Sudan, sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Oct 22nd, Thursday, 6-8pm, Kirby Ballroom ***

Rick Landman keynote Address sponsored by the UMD Queer and Allied Students Union and others. Mr. Landman founded the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors in the early 1990's and returned his Holocaust Torah back to Germany in 2005. He will also be speaking in individual classrooms.

Oct 23rd, Friday, 10am to 2pm, Kirby Student Center

United Nations Day Celebration, presented by the Alworth Institute, Visit the UN table to learn about UN affiliated organizations such as UNICEF, UNESCO, UNHCR and WHO. Test your knowledge of World Heritage Sites and win a prize!

Oct 24th, Saturday, 10am-4pm, Kirby Ballroom C, UMD ***

Genocide and Gender-Based Violence: Darfur, the Holocaust, and American Indians, presenters include Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Dr. Ellen Kennedy, Suzanne Koepplinger, Margo DeWilde, and Christine Stark. For more information, please contact Dr. Alexis Pogorelskin, 726-7548. Sponsored by UMD, the University of Minnesota, Genocide Intervention Network - Minnesota, and others.

Oct 28th, Wednesday, 4-5pm, Kirby Ballroom ***

2nd Annual Student Leadership Conference: featuring damali ayo

damali ayo's "I Can Fix Racism" guide and presentation gives ten practical solutions people can do to improve the state of race realtions in our culture by enhancing our personal interactions. Presented simply, directly and with her signature sense of humor and intimate stories, ayo's approach to race relations is simply unforgettable.

October 28th, Wednesday, 7pm, Library Rotunda ***

“Humanitarian Intervention in Darfur and Gaza" presented by Dr. Ramon Das, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Oct 29th, Thursday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

Conflict for Leaders: Yikes! What do I say Now? ! presented by Pat Miller, of Pat Miller Training and Development. Conflict is inevitable. But conflicts can lead to either healthy exchanges or stress-producing confrontations. Participants will discuss communication skills that allow for a reduction in defensiveness, increased trust, and the ability to speak directly and tactfully. Sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

November

Nov 2nd, Monday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

Civic Engagement and Engaged Leadership presented by Clyde Rogers. Sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

Nov 4th, Wednesday, 7pm, Library Rotunda ***

“Extremist Rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia" presented by Dr. Christopher Boucek, Associate, Middle East Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Nov 9th, Monday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268 ***

How do Spiritual Values Impact Leadership? presented by Donna Effinger of SMDC. Sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

Nov 11th, Wednesday, 7pm, Library Rotunda

“Obama's Foreign Policy" presented by Thomas Hanson, former career U.S. Foreign Service Officer, sponsored by the Alworth Institute

Nov 13th, Friday, 7pm – 8:30pm, UMD room TBA

A Look in the Mirror - The Memoir of a Deaf Performer Told with humor and compassion, a personal and hard-hitting true story of loss, despair and redemption is performed in ASL. Sponsored by Access for All, Disability Services and Resources and the Northeast Service Cooperative

Nov 19th, Thursday, 4-5pm, Kirby 268

President Kennedy: A Profile in Leadership presented by Neil Storch, Professor Emeritus, UMD. Sponsored by the University for Seniors. Refreshments.

More workshops to come...stay tuned !