The Staley School of Leadership invites students, staff, faculty, and community members to kick off the 2024-25 What Matters to Me and Why leadership lecture series with Kansas State University’s men’s basketball Coach, Jerome Tang.
This What Matters to Me and Why lecture will take place noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the K-State Student Union Forum Hall and on Zoom. The Staley School will hand out cookies, and we encourage attendees to enjoy lunch on their own before or after the event.
Registration is required and due by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.
What Matters to Me and Why encourages reflection within the K-State community on matters of personal values, beliefs, and motivations in order to better understand the lives and inspirations of those who serve and shape the University. The presenter is encouraged to share a story of their personal journey – how they have chosen to live their life, the core values they have adopted, the personal choices they have made and lessons they have learned.
“This series is approaching its ninth year with nearly 30 K-Staters having presented, which really speaks for itself when you consider the value and impact it creates for our campus community,” said Tamara Bauer, Ed.D., assistant professor of teaching and director of leadership and service programs at the Staley School of Leadership.
“Programs that positively impact Wildcats’ social well-being is so critical to the strength of our campus success, and this form of storytelling helps us understand one another and build trust, which really makes a difference as we work across the University to deliver excellence for our students and communities.”
This informal leadership lecture series supports K-State’s Principles of Community and the Health Promoting University by encouraging reflection on matters of personal values, beliefs and motivations to better understand the lives and inspirations of those who serve and shape the university.
This series is sponsored by the Staley School of Leadership and supported by a cross-campus planning committee.
Additional opportunities from the Staley School that focus on social well-being include ‘Cats Connect, Wildcat Dialogues, and many more. Subscribe to the Staley School web calendar events to receive regular event updates.
