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WHAT IS LEAD WEEK?

September 30th to October 3rd
The inaugural OSU Lead Week is a campus-wide initiative to provide leadership development through workshops, networking, 
community engagement and fun activities in collaboration with the academic college’s student councils in support of the Ideal 
Graduate strategy. Each day will consist of free food, giveaways, and tech prizes.
 
This week is made possible by BOK Financial!

Schedule of Events

Monday, September 30, 2024

Penning Leadership: Letters that Inspire

9:00am-10:00am, Chi O’Clock

CEHS StuCo: Faculty Meet & Greet

9:00am-10:30am, Jorns Hall NRD

Keynote Address w/BOK Financial CEO*

11:30am-1pm, Student Union Ballroom 265  (Free food, t-shirts, BOK Financial Hydro Flask bottles and more!)

Leaning Into Leadership: A Pathway to Effective Leadership

in collaboration with SUAB and Campus Life

3:00pm-5:00pm, Student Union Ballroom 265  (Free food)

 

*Signature Event

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Ferguson StuCo: Faculty Meet and Greet

9:00am-10:00am, Ag Hall 2nd Floor Atrium

Neurodivergent Leadership: Developing Strategies for Success w/Dr. DJ McMaughan

12:00pm-1:00pm, Alumni Center Jones room (Free food, t-shirts and giveaways)

Leadership Story: Developing Your Brand w/Jerome Loughridge

1:30pm-2:30pm, Alumni Center Jones room (Free food, t-shirts and giveaways)

Networking Mixer: Storytelling Strategies by Inspiring Leaders*

in collaboration with Spears Eastin Center and OSU Career Services

4:30pm-6:30pm, Alumni Center Click Hall (Free food & giveaways)
Event begins with Alumni panel followed by networking and mentorship to support students’ professional development (casual setting)

Spears StuCo: Leadership Panel

6:00pm-7:00pm, Spears 175

 

*Signature Event

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Coffee Chat: Wellness in Leadership

with Department of Wellness and Pistol Pete

9:00am-10:00am, Student Union room 408 (Free food, t-shirts, wellness resources, and giveaways!)

 

Elevate w/MIRATECH (Leadership Development Series)

11:30am-12:30pm, Student Union room 408- (Free food, and giveaways)


CEAT StuCo: Leadership Panel

3:00pm-4:00, TBA

 

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Everyday Leader: Inspiring Actions w/Dr. AMO

9:00am-10:00am, Student Union room 416 (Free food, t-shirts and giveaways)

Effective Communication Across Differences Dr. Joshua Taylor

11:30am-12:30pm, Student Union room 416 (Free food, t-shirts and giveaways)

The Last Lecture: OSU Legacy Reflections*

in collaboration with Student Government Association 

3:00pm-4:00pm, Student Union Little Theater 203

(speakers from OSU student, faculty, and Burns Hargis)


CAS StuCo: Leadership Panel

5:00pm-6:30pm, Willard 010

GPSGA and OMA: Leadership Workshop

Fostering Inclusive Leadership Through Cultural Competency

5:30pm-6:45pm, Willard 241 (Free Pizza and giveaways)

 

*Signature Event

Aligned with the Ideal Graduate Imperative

The events of Lead Week are intentionally designed to align with the University's Strategic Plan Ideal Graduate initiative by engaging students in each of the four competencies: professional preparedness, engaged citizenship, ethical leadership and personal responsibility!

7/11Badge

Students who come to 7 of the 11 events can earn a digital badge to add to your Portfolio and LinkedIn.

PrizesDaily

Raffle drawing everyday for a tech prize, put your name into the raffle at each event for a chance to win each day!

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