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Mandela Washington Fellows: Week One Reflection

Posted on June 27, 2017June 24, 2021 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Last week, a group of Mandela Washington Fellows arrived in the city of Manhattan, Kansas for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), hosted by the Staley School of Leadership at Kansas State University. This remarkable group of young African leaders are here for a six-week Civic Leadership Institute. Throughout the course of the institute, the Staley School will facilitate opportunities for cultural exchange and leadership development to advance the work of each Fellow by growing their capacity to lead change upon return to their home countries. Continue reading “Mandela Washington Fellows: Week One Reflection” →

Introducing the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows

Posted on June 8, 2017June 24, 2021 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

For the second consecutive summer, from June 16 to July 30, the Staley School of Leadership Studies will host a group of 25 bright and emerging young civic leaders from Sub-Sahara Africa for a six-week Civic Leadership Institute. Throughout the course of the institute, the Staley School will facilitate opportunities for cultural exchange and leadership development to advance the work of each Fellow by growing their capacity to lead change upon return to their home countries.

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Graduate Student Leadership Development Program Completes Second Year

Posted on June 5, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

This spring, the Staley School completed the second year of the Graduate Student Leadership Development Program! This partnership with the K-State Graduate School provides graduate students an opportunity to develop leadership skills to make positive change in their work, studies, and student organizations. Continue reading “Graduate Student Leadership Development Program Completes Second Year” →

Academic Mentors Impact Local Youth through Wonder Workshop

Posted on June 1, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Academic Mentoring is a program activity of HandsOn Kansas State, focused on the academic success of youth in the Greater Manhattan community. The Academic Mentoring program selects, trains, and places K-State students in school and community-based classrooms and programs that promote and support family literacy efforts and youth development. The Academic Mentors serve throughout the Greater Manhattan area, including the cities of Ogden, Wamego, and St. George. Continue reading “Academic Mentors Impact Local Youth through Wonder Workshop” →

Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Mako Miller

Posted on May 24, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

More Than a Program—It’s a Family

Whenever someone mentions the Staley School of Leadership Studies, my face lights up! For me, it truly felt like a second home (and not because SSLS started out as Leadership Studies and Programs in two houses located on Manhattan Avenue). It was my home away from home because it had that family atmosphere. Leadership Studies is where I learned about my abilities and skills as a leader because the faculty and staff knew their students on a deeper level beyond the classroom. Continue reading “Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Mako Miller” →

Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Lucas Shivers

Posted on April 26, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Growing Leadership Capacity through Service-Learning

By: Lucas Shivers (’03)

Crunching leaves on a driveway while raking for senior citizens, clearing brush at Sunset Zoo next to the cheetahs, picking up litter along the interstate, building relationships as an international buddy, mentoring youth towards their goals—these are some of my most memorable times at K-State. Alongside fellow students at Leadership Studies and with brothers from Acacia Fraternity who center on Human Service, I’m soaked in so many experiences that continue to inspire my involvement with service today and also evoke a deep desire to give back to the organizations and communities that have helped make me the person I am. Continue reading “Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Lucas Shivers” →

Celebrating Service and Leadership 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

On Sunday, April 23, 2017 the Staley School of Leadership Studies hosted its annual Celebrating Service and Leadership event. This event is held to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and civic engagement at K-State, in the Manhattan community, and beyond. Continue reading “Celebrating Service and Leadership 2017” →

Snyder Fellows Celebrate Outgoing and Incoming Classes

Posted on April 17, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

On April 1, the Staley School of Leadership Studies hosted the “Celebration of Snyder Fellows” event. Faculty, advisers, and both classes of Snyder Fellows gathered to honor the 2016-2017 outgoing class of Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows and induct the new 2017-2018 class. Here’s a look at what the outgoing class has accomplished and an introduction to the newly-selected class. Continue reading “Snyder Fellows Celebrate Outgoing and Incoming Classes” →

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