Southeastern hosts student leadership conference March 25
Contact: Amanda Barth
3/17/05
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University will host its first ever “Southeastern Leadership Conference” on Saturday, March 25.
“The conference has been held at Loyola University for almost two decades, but has now been passed into the capable hands of Southeastern,” said Jackie Dale Thomas, director of Leadership Development/Student Activities.
“Our goal is to have 200 students attend,” said Thomas. “We already have students registered from universities and colleges in Mississippi and Louisiana and schools have shown interest in Texas and Alabama.
“This one day leadership experience provides an opportunity to hone life long leadership skills and ways to ‘lead strong,’” said Thomas.
The Southeastern Leadership Conference offers many interactive and engaging sessions on issues facing student leaders such as breaking through boundaries, conflict mediation, and group dynamics.
Participants will meet other students, professionals, and community leaders, and explore ideas through a variety of thought provoking presentations, workshop sessions, and panel discussions.
Troy Stende, the conference’s key note speaker, is considered to be one of the best young speakers on the college circuit, receiving the prestigious “Best Campus Speaker” award from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities in 2002, 2004, and 2005.
Stende empowers and motivates thousands of students to discover their full potential and turn that potential into reality by conducting life-changing leadership, communication, and relationship workshops in over 30 states and around the world, including Singapore and Hong Kong.
While earning his two collegiate degrees he was, among other things, a Kappa Sigma Fraternity member and a NCAA Division I gymnast. He has also appeared on National Public Radio, and was featured in USA Today for living his dream job.
All interested Southeastern students, as well as other university students are invited to attend. The cost for the conference for Southeastern students is $10, and for non-Southeastern university students is $25. The cost includes materials, keynote, luncheon, reception, and a conference t-shirt.
The deadline for registration is Monday, March 20. Applications are available in the Leadership Development/Student Activities office, War Memorial Student Union, room 110, and online at www.selu.edu/slc.
For more information about the Southeastern Leadership Conference visit the web site or contact the Leadership Development/Student Activities office at 985-549-2233.
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