Registration open, session proposals sought for Dirigo Leadership Conference
Campus Activities & Student Engagement (CASE) at the University of Maine will host the Dirigo Leadership Conference on April 2.
For more than 30 years, the annual event formerly known as the Student Leadership Conference has provided college students with an opportunity to learn more about the many facets of leadership.
The 2016 Dirigo Leadership Conference will focus on “Diversity & Inclusion.” In response to current issues on college campuses and in many cultures around the world, the theme is relevant and important, organizers say.
With sessions ranging from legal issues, race and gender, to cultural differences, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to learn while networking with others.
The conference, which will be held from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Memorial Union, will consist of breakout sessions, a networking lunch and a talk by Justin Jones-Fosu, an international speaker, entrepreneur and author with CAMPUSPEAK.
About 200 participants are expected to attend this year’s event.
The conference is open to everyone. Admission is free for those who are associated with a University of Maine System institution; $10 others.
More information, including registration, is online. The deadline to register is March 25.
Proposals currently are being accepted for the three, one-hour breakout sessions that will be offered during the conference. Proposals are welcome from faculty, staff, graduate assistants, graduate interns or undergraduate students.
Session proposals, which should include a title, name of presenters, summary and outline, can be sent to Jeff Klemm at jeffrey.klemm@maine.edu by Friday, March 18.