21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Based on Dr. John Maxwell’s Books and Corporate Leadership Trainings
Presented by: Students from the CEO II Advanced Leadership Training; Brad Kenny, Coordinator, Office of Campus Activities
Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership gives you clear insight into timeless leadership principles and provides a process of continual growth. Once you understand these laws, then you are certain to transform the quality of your leadership immeasurably.
A Compassionate Journey through the Human Side of International Conflicts
Featured Speaker: Linda Panetta, Photojournalist
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 7 - 9pm
A.J. Drexel Gallery, 3rd Floor Main Building
Challenge yourself by escaping from your own reality of the world and experience the beauty, joy, sorrow and hope of people around the world. Photojournalist, Linda Panetta will take you on a moving journey throughout the globe by sharing her experiences and photographs.
Adventure in the Amazon
Presented by: Ari Hauben, Associate Director of Campus Activities
Monday, May 14, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Will you survive…? Experience a simulated jungle adventure and discover the magic of synergy and the power of consensus. Using an imaginary setting, participants will have the opportunity to examine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on group effectiveness and on the outcome of their unique Amazon adventure!
Art Fusion Talent Night
Sponsored by: CACTUS (Cultures Achieving Coexistence Through United Socialization)
Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7pm
Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall, 33rd and Market Streets
A talent showcase featuring Philadelphia artists and all-star Drexel performers. The night will feature numerous acts from both performance artists and visual artists. This talent night will be a fundraiser for the post-production and distribution of a documentary on West African music psychology and its positive effects. A portion of the proceeds will also go towards the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia to support their Art/Music Therapy program. Tickets for the event are $3 with a Drexel student id and $5 for general admission. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance by contacting: gnc23@drexel.edu or 443.542.1815.
For more information contact Philip Poczik at 215.895.6981 or at bluntedpoet@drexel.edu
Bistro Student Leadership Lunch Speaker and Discussion with Coach Bruiser Flint!
Presented by: Office of Campus Activities
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 12 - 1:30pm
Academic Bistro, 6th Floor Academic Building
Coach Flint led Drexel’s Basketball team to one of the most successful and exciting years. Join other student leaders on campus for a FREE lunch and discussion about leadership, success, and achieving your potential.
You Must RSVP to leadershipassistant@drexel.edu for one of the limited spots available.
Branding Made Simple: Identity, Design, and Improving Your Image and Communications
Presented by: Daniel Steinberg, Student Government President, Alexander Zahradnik, Graphic and Web Designer
Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Room 226, Creese Student Center
Daniel Steinberg, President for the Undergraduate Student Government Association, will go over the basics of creating a strong and consistent image for your organization and how it can improve every aspect of your group.
Character & Sports
Presented By: Dan Simmons, Associate Director, Athletics
Thursday, May 3, 2007, 12 - 1:30pm
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Thursday, May 3, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Do sports build character or exemplify character? What is the value of sports at a college, in a community and in our society? What are some of the ethical issues facing sports today? This workshop will examine all of these issues and students will walk away with new insight on their own personal values and the value of sports.
Creativity as a Life Skill for Leaders
Presented by: Rebecca Weidensaul Gigli, Ph.D. Associate Director of Athletics, Academic Services
Monday, April 16, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Learn more about your creative capacities as a thinker and leader. Experiment with a creative problem-solving tool (DeBono’s 6 Thinking Hats) to help you effect positive change in your organization or life.
Energizing and Impacting Your Organization
Presented by: Rebecca Dzara, Assistant Director of Campus Activities; Nicole Martino, Campus Activities Board
Thursday, May 10, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Want to ‘jazz’ up your organization’s meetings and retreats? Learn how to effectively facilitate icebreakers, energizers, and teambuilders using an easy to remember facilitation model. This highly interactive session will help students develop facilitation skills, while providing them with enjoyable and educational activities usable in many situations. Students will learn how to select activities, tailor them to the needs of their group, and invent variations to common group activities.
Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop – “Effective Communication – How to Clearly Convey What You Do and Why it is Valuable”
Sponsored by: Baiada Center
Presented by: Keri P. Mattox, President, ThreeZero Communications
Monday, April 16, 2007, 5pm
Baiada Center, 3225 Arch Street
It is a challenge for any business to clearly and effectively communicate its business model, business strategy and ultimate value proposition to external audiences. However, we all know that doing so is CRITICAL to a company's success. This interactive, hands-on workshop will be led by a former reporter/current communications executive and will walk attendees through several steps to improving communications and reaching their key audiences.
Register at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events
Getting to Know Your Personality: A Workshop Using the Cutting Edge of Personality Science to Understand Your Personality Styles
Presented by: Anthony Ruocco, M.S.
Friday, April 13th, 12 - 1pm
310 Bellet Building, Center City Hahnemann Campus
People often wonder precisely what makes up their personality. Using the latest research in personality science, this workshop will give you the opportunity to assess your own personality styles from a well-researched and validated model of personality. The personality styles will be described in detail and a discussion will follow regarding the implications of these styles on other aspects of functioning (e.g., job, relationships).
Go FISH!—Leading with the FISH! Philosophy
Presented by: Tom Sontag, Director of Organizational Development
Kathleen Jones, Training Consultant
Rescheduled to Monday, May 14, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Rescheduled to Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Worker's at Seattle's Pike Place Market have created an opportunity to demonstrate service excellence while selling fish. Learn what these individuals do provide outstanding service and how these principles apply to leadership.
Graduating Student Seminar
Sponsored by: Undergraduate Career Servcies,, LeBow College of Business
Friday, April 13, 2007, 1pm
Location TBA
Sign up for this information packed seminar to review topics ranging from resume development to salary negotiation. This seminar will enable to you to take away focused information for your full time job search.
Register at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events
Greek Futures Explored
Presented by Katie Peoples, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life and Stephen Rupprecht, Assistant Dean for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Why is it that fraternity/sorority alumni of Drexel donate at 60% and more and non-Greeks alumni barely reach the 20% mark? Are you surprised to learn that fraternity and sorority alumni continue to engage in community service after college at a far greater rate than their non-Greek peers? What does post-college life have in store for Drexel fraternity & sorority students? How will your affiliation benefit you after your undergraduate days? Your future is explored here.
How to Manage the Quarter-Life Crisis
Presented by: Travis Cos and Amanda Zelechoski
Wednesday, April 25th, 12:15 - 1:15pm
310 Bellet Building, Center City Hahnemann Campus
Graduating soon? Does the transition to graduate school have you feeling overwhelmed? You are definitely not alone! This workshop will provide lively discussion of stress-reducing techniques, which will help you turn this quarter-life crisis into the pursuance of personal goals.
Intercultural Communication
Presented by: Kate Trayte, Director International Students and Scholars Services
Thursday, April 12, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Room 226, Creese Student Center
Communication among people of differing cultures can be confusing, difficult and problematic. Non-verbal cues are often the source of miscommunication. This workshop will give a basic overview of cross-cultural communication and will introduce strategies for effective communication with people of other cultures.
Interpersonal Leadership Skills
Presented by: Amy Stevens, Academic Advisor, College of Engineering
Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
This seminar will focus on strategies for identifying personal leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. Using a variety of leadership inventories, participants will be able to evaluate their skills and determine specific areas of growth. Learn how a diversity of styles can contribute to an organization's effectiveness.
Is it Smooth? Officer Transition Interactive Workshop
Presented by: Kristine Olimpo, Leadership Assistant (LA) with the Office of Campus Activities
Monday, May 7, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Room 226, Creese Student Center
Attention all student organization present and future leaders: Every year, student leaders search for better ways to successfully pass on the leadership and information for their group. Now is your opportunity to learn about all of the aspects of a smooth transition and receive specific advice and guides to make it happen.
Leadership Lessons from Sports Greatest Coaches
Presented By: Dan Simmons, Associate Director, Athletics
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 12 - 1:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Learn the insights and theories from sports most successful “field generals”! For example- John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success” & Lou Holtz’s three keys to excellence.
Leadership Training Based on the Military Model
Presented by: Keith M. Cianfrani, LTC US Army (retired). Owner of The Leadership Development Group
Monday, May 7, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
The purpose of The Leadership Development Group is to provide professional leadership training using the U.S. Army’s Be-Know-Do Leadership Model. Using this model, our customers learn what a leader must be, what a leader must know, and how a leader must act. Topics may include: communication, vision and mission, decision making, planning and problem solving.
Lessons from an Enduring Entrepreneur
Presented by: Jock Sommese, Convergence Homes
Friday, May 11, 2007, 4 - 5:30 pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Match your skills against those from an “enduring entrepreneur.” No matter what situation you may find yourself in, the lesson learned from an entrepreneurial survivor can help. Take the Entrepreneur's test, asses your own skills and figure out methods to improve them. This interactive presentation isn't for the faint of heart as we will look at what makes a more successful you.
Looking at the Biblical Moses: Strategies for Leadership
Presented by: Emilie Passow, Faculty, Drexel University
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 4 - 5:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
From Noah through Moses, The Hebrew Scriptures offer a range of leaders and insights into the characteristics and challenges of leadership including role modeling, advocacy, gaining credibility, strategies of effective negotiation, and effects of group dynamics. We will look at the Biblical Moses, and consider the “do&rss and do not’s” of leadership.
Make a Name for Yourself: Reading Your Work Environment
Presented by: Laura Mattiford, Commuter Assistant; Jessica Grace, Assistant Director for Commuter and Off Campus Student Programs and Services
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm (rescheduled from April 25)
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Getting ahead in the work place can be touch, especially when there are politics involved. This presentation will give you tips on navigating the work environment as well as implementing the concept of servant leadership while still achieving your intended growth with-in the work place.
Motivation: Conquering Apathy and Inspiring Action
Presented by: Jessica Grace, Assistant Director of Commuter and Off Campus Student Programs and Services
Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm (rescheduled from May 2)
2020 MacAlister Hall
Whether it is a group project or committee work, motivating group members to take an active part and exude enthusiasm on a project or topic can be frustrating. Learn and/or share techniques on how to move from apathy to enthusiasm in your group meetings.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.
Networking Skills
Sponsored by: MBA Career Services, LeBow College of Business
Thursday, May 10, 2007, 5pm
Location TBA
Over 70% of people report that they found their jobs through talking with people - that's networking. Learn how to develop and maintain personal, social, and professional networks.
Register at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events
Off-Campus Leadership Challenge Course
Presented by: Office of Campus Activities
Saturday, April 28, 9am - 2pm
Meet at Creese Student Center and travel by bus to Villanova University
Free leadership challenge course experience. Come participate with other students in a wide variety of leadership and teambuilding exercises and games. This is designed for students who want to have fun and actively participate in activities.
Free Lunch Provided
Parliamentary Procedure — I Second That!!
Presented by Katie Peoples, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Appointed to a committee? Elected as an officer? Chosen as a delegate? New to meeting rules? Parliamentary procedure refers to the rules of order that are formally adopted by an assembly or an organization to facilitate the smooth functioning of the assembly and to provide a firm basis for resolving questions of procedure that may arise. If you want help understanding parliamentary procedure and its function, this workshop is for you!
Personality Styles
Presented By: UNISYS
Monday, May 14, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Having trouble getting along with a teacher or another student? Wonder why some people can work together effortlessly on a group assignment while others can't even agree on the time of day? Maybe it's simply a matter of different personality styles. In this workshop, you'll not only learn the 4 personality styles, but also which one you like to use! Find out how to get work done quickly with a Driver, befriend an Amiable, crunch data with an Analytic, and move forward with an Expressive. You'll learn the secret of how the best teams maximize the contributions of all 4 styles.
Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum
Featuring Gerianne DiPiano, President and CEO, FemmePharma
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 6 - 8pm
109 Matheson Hall
A former pharmaceutical industry executive, Ms. DiPiano has over 20 years experience in areas including women's health. In 1996, she founded FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc. to focus on therapeutic areas disproportionately affecting women. She serves on the advisory council for the MBA in Pharmaceutical Management at LeBow College of Business.
Ms. DiPiano will discuss the status of drug development for women and the market opportunities.
Register at www.lebow.drexel.edu/events
Reflection in Service
Presented by Thomas Dahan, AmeriCorps*VISTA, Center for Civic Engagement
Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 12 - 1:30pm and 6 - 7:30pm
Room 226, Creese Student Center
Do you want to be effective and want to truly make a difference with other people? Come and learn strategies for improving community service programs and projects and training others. Learn strategies for improving community service programs through effective stories from our “Scholars in Service” here at Drexel University.
Religion as Vehicle and Obstacle to Peace
Sponsored by the Drexel University Interfaith Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 6 - 8pm
Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
An interfaith panel discussion featuring community representatives from Muslim, Jewish and Christian traditions.
Serving as a Leader
Presented by Ephraim Worede, Systems Coordinator, Auxiliary Services
Thursday, April 26, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
“Come to learn how your focus on a mission that is based on a foundation to serve as a leader. First and foremost you must gain the necessary knowledge of your focus and/or your mission…”
Seven Effective Habits of Drexel Student Leaders
Presented by: Josh Cohen, President, Weekend Warriors; Jason Miller, President, Drexel Marketing Association; John Cooke, Director, Campus Activities
Thursday, May 3, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Conference Room D, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of Creese Student Center
Sometimes it may be difficult to adapt a leadership theory to your own leadership style or utilize the concepts in making yourself a better leader. This interactive workshop will show you how current Drexel University student leaders use theorists’ Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in their own leadership style with their organization in making them successful. Join us as we explore the ‘habits’ described by Covey and how these student leaders actually used them. In addition, get some tips on how to effective lead your organization from your own peers.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Stephen Covey’s Habit #7
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Former Director, Drexel Center for Learning and Academic Excellence
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Steven Covey divides his Seven Habits into Private and Public Victories. This workshop presents an overview of Public Victories, the capacity to build rich, enduring and highly productive relationships with other people. Attend, participate in scenarios and learn the true essence of interdependence!
Show Business Careers and How to Avoid Them: AWCoMAD Panel
Presented by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
Thursday, April 26, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Rankin Room, 5th Floor Nesbitt Hall
This panel features Marcy Wagman, a music industry lawyer and the Program Director for our Music Industry Program; Ian Abrams, a screenwriter and the Program Director for Screenwriting & Playwriting; and Allen Sabinson, Dean of AWCoMAD.
Student Luncheon with the NEW Senior Vice President
Friday, May 11, 2007, 12pm
Bossone Research Center, 3rd Floor Atrium
Senior Vice President James Tucker came to Drexel University in March 2007. Join the Senior Vice President for a complimentary lunch and hear about his leadership style that will rejuvenate Drexel. This is your opportunity to ask questions from Drexel’s most senior administrator and key members of his staff from the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services.
Reservations required by emailing jnk25@drexel.edu.
Student to Employee – Making a Successful Transition
Presented by: Roberta Hyland, Corporate Officer and Manager of Member Operations, National Student Clearinghouse
Monday, April 23, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Worried that the workplace is not like college? It’s true – professors provide syllabi outlining expectations; the expectations from your employer may not be as clear. This session will provide attendees with insights regarding what employers expect from recent graduates, what recent graduates expect in the workplace, and how to successfully navigate the differences in these expectations.
Successfully Running FUN & Effective Meetings
Presented by: Daniel Steinberg, Student Government President
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
If you are serious about being a part of an effective and successful organization, then you definitely want to come to this CEO workshop to learn strategies to help increase productivity and participation. You will leave with a variety of strategies to keep your organization moving in the right direction such as running fun and effective meetings, transitioning officers, and interpersonal motivating factors.
Taking It Head On: A Crash Course in Confrontation
Presented by Katie Peoples, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Thursday, April 26, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Participants will lean that confrontation is not a “dirty” word. Through increased understanding of their individual confrontation styles, participants will learn how to pick their battles and confront their peers in 5 easy steps!
Teamwork & Sportsmanship: Applying Values of Sports to Everyday Life!
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Associate Director, Athletics
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Why is sports so often referred to as a “laboratory” of real life? What values can be taken from a sports experience and applied to a person’s everyday life? This session will look at two important values that are often talked about in sports and how these values can be truly learned or developed in a sports experienced and applied to a participants life.
The Art of Interviewing
Presented by: Kenneth Owens (Class of 2005), Advanced Technology Lab and Trishna Shah (Class of 2004), Radar Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall (Room Change)
In today’s competitive job market, a superlative resume is not enough to secure the position you want. The ability to interview well is imperative to distinguish yourself from other candidates. This workshop will help participants identify and develop the skills they need to impress employers.
Volunteerism & Sports: Importance of Paying Forward & Service through Sports
Presented By: Dan Simmons, Associate Director, Athletics
Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
This CEO session will discuss the role volunteering and community service plays in sports programs in terms of character development and teaching sports participants the importance of “paying forward”. Specifically, we will examine why quality athletic programs feel it is vital to their success that they integrate volunteer and community service opportunities in their athletic programs.
What Makes a Successful Leader?
Presented by: Ken Mankowski, Senior Manager, Vanguard Group; 1992 Drexel Graduate
Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
This interactive discussion explores the traits, values, strategies and skills that have made leaders successful. The participants will investigate their leadership styles, understand some leadership mistakes, and explore the strategies and skills taught through Vanguards’ corporate leadership training school!
Women and Leadership
Presented by: Dana D’Angelo, Director of General Business Studies & Julie LaRosa, Instructor, LeBow College of Business
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 6-7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
A recent study of women in executive positions found that although women get higher ratings than men on management style, the very characteristics and strategies that earn them praise prevent them from reaching the top. Why is this? What are the barriers to women's advancement? Learn strategies designed to help women succeed and prosper as leaders today and in the future.
You’ve Got the Power! Self-Empowerment and How It Will Prepare You For the World and Your Future
Presented by: Sasha Williams, Personal Sales Representative, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Thursday, May 10, 2007, 6 - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Self-empowerment and Self-esteem: These truly are key components that impact your success, credibility, integrity, and self-determination. We will discuss things that make people feel good about themselves and how this lends itself to the importance of self-empowerment and self-esteem. Beginning now and setting trends now will help develop a pattern to empower yourself and even others.
