Sunday
02/28/21
02/28/21
LEAD UB Conference
Posted by Tim on February 28, 2021 in Event, Information Session, Networking
| Join Student Engagement for the LEAD UB Conference March 1 – 4. LEAD stands for Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Development. This conference is designed to bring students from across UB and the surrounding communities together to learn about and engage in topics related to leadership, service, and overall student development. You can expect engaging and relevant speakers, roundtable discussions, and the discovery of new skills and programs for you to be involved with. Learn more and access sessions on the LEAD UB Conference website. |
 Keynote Speaker: Hoan DoMarch 1 – 5-6 p.m.Student Engagement is excited to announce Hoan Do as our virtual keynote speaker on Monday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m.Hoan Do is an award-winning inspirational speaker, author of Succeeding in the Real World, one of Seattles Top 25 Most Influentual People, and city finalist in NBC’s hit show, American Ninja Warrior. Register on the LEAD UB Website |
| Day 1: LEADERSHIP We will kick-off our conference by starting with the foundation of this program – leadership! Discover your natural leadership style, understand how to leverage your leadership experiences, and realize your full leadership potential with these insightful sessions. 10 a.m. – Sharpening Your Ax: Honing Leadership Skills in Your Day to Day 11 a.m. – Bears. Beets. Behavioral Assessments 12 p.m. – Public Speaking Workshop 1 p.m. – The Journey Still Goes On 3 p.m. – What Can I Do: Leadership through Student Governance & Student Organizations 4 p.m. – Leading by Example |
| Day 2: ENGAGEMENT An important aspect of professional development is being engaged in intentional experiences. Find ways to boost your resume through various opportunities available to students in these sessions! 10 a.m. – Engagement is Not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal) 12 p.m. – How Do I Start? Virtual and In-Person Volunteering 2 p.m. – How to Network with Faculty 3 p.m. – Tough Topics: Body Positivity & Women 3 p.m. – Sign-up & Stand Out! UB SELECT Certificates 4 p.m. – LEAD Award Info Session |
| Day 3: ADVOCACY Advocacy work is an important part of the Student Engagement office. These sessions will cover what it means to be an advocate and ways to engage in advocacy work, with reference to community and civic engagement – both on and off campus. 10 a.m. – Creating a Disability Culture at UB 1 p.m. – Inclusive Leadership & Universal Design 2 p.m. – Breaking Through Firewalls: Tough Technology Talks 3 p.m. – Supporting Student Activism on Campus 4 p.m. – The ALICE Experience 6 p.m. – Continuing the Fight |
| Day 1: LEADERSHIP We will kick-off our conference by starting with the foundation of this program – leadership! Discover your natural leadership style, understand how to leverage your leadership experiences, and realize your full leadership potential with these insightful sessions. 10 a.m. – Sharpening Your Ax: Honing Leadership Skills in Your Day to Day 11 a.m. – Bears. Beets. Behavioral Assessments 12 p.m. – Public Speaking Workshop 1 p.m. – The Journey Still Goes On 3 p.m. – What Can I Do: Leadership through Student Governance & Student Organizations 4 p.m. – Leading by Example |
| Day 2: ENGAGEMENT An important aspect of professional development is being engaged in intentional experiences. Find ways to boost your resume through various opportunities available to students in these sessions! 10 a.m. – Engagement is Not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal) 12 p.m. – How Do I Start? Virtual and In-Person Volunteering 2 p.m. – How to Network with Faculty 3 p.m. – Tough Topics: Body Positivity & Women 3 p.m. – Sign-up & Stand Out! UB SELECT Certificates 4 p.m. – LEAD Award Info Session |
| Day 3: ADVOCACY Advocacy work is an important part of the Student Engagement office. These sessions will cover what it means to be an advocate and ways to engage in advocacy work, with reference to community and civic engagement – both on and off campus. 10 a.m. – Creating a Disability Culture at UB 1 p.m. – Inclusive Leadership & Universal Design 2 p.m. – Breaking Through Firewalls: Tough Technology Talks 3 p.m. – Supporting Student Activism on Campus 4 p.m. – The ALICE Experience 6 p.m. – Continuing the Fight |
| Day 1: LEADERSHIP We will kick-off our conference by starting with the foundation of this program – leadership! Discover your natural leadership style, understand how to leverage your leadership experiences, and realize your full leadership potential with these insightful sessions. 10 a.m. – Sharpening Your Ax: Honing Leadership Skills in Your Day to Day 11 a.m. – Bears. Beets. Behavioral Assessments 12 p.m. – Public Speaking Workshop 1 p.m. – The Journey Still Goes On 3 p.m. – What Can I Do: Leadership through Student Governance & Student Organizations 4 p.m. – Leading by Example |
| Day 2: ENGAGEMENT An important aspect of professional development is being engaged in intentional experiences. Find ways to boost your resume through various opportunities available to students in these sessions! 10 a.m. – Engagement is Not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal) 12 p.m. – How Do I Start? Virtual and In-Person Volunteering 2 p.m. – How to Network with Faculty 3 p.m. – Tough Topics: Body Positivity & Women 3 p.m. – Sign-up & Stand Out! UB SELECT Certificates 4 p.m. – LEAD Award Info Session |
| Day 3: ADVOCACY Advocacy work is an important part of the Student Engagement office. These sessions will cover what it means to be an advocate and ways to engage in advocacy work, with reference to community and civic engagement – both on and off campus. 10 a.m. – Creating a Disability Culture at UB 1 p.m. – Inclusive Leadership & Universal Design 2 p.m. – Breaking Through Firewalls: Tough Technology Talks 3 p.m. – Supporting Student Activism on Campus 4 p.m. – The ALICE Experience 6 p.m. – Continuing the Fight |
| Day 4: DEVELOPMENT On the final day of our conference, we will wrap up with our overarching goal – Student Development. Engage in thoughtful discussions with other students and staff, discover new ways to improve your time at UBuffalo, and wrap up the week with our keynote speaker. 10 a.m. – Understand Your Strengths and Use Them to Effect Group Social Change 11 a.m. – Do you have Goals and a Vision? Create a Digital Vision Board to make your Dreams a Reality 12 p.m. – Tell Me About Yourself – Perfect Your Resume, Online Profiles and Interviewing 1 p.m. – Headstart for Underclassmen: Navigating Resume Building as a First or Second Year Student 1 p.m. – Linking Reflection to Leadership: Revisiting Your Leadership Journey 2 p.m. – Presenting at Professional Conferences 5 p.m. – Making Meaning of Your Time at UB |
