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Staley School seeks students to participate in leadership challenge event

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Imagine your community is the midst of a crisis: a massive electrical outage, a hazardous spill, or the collapse of a major communications system across a town.

Now, imagine you are one of about four to six individuals in a position of leadership in that community that is called into action to work through the logistics and processes needed to persevere. And you’ll be judged on how your team works together to formulate the action plan.

The Washburn University Leadership Challenge Event (LCE) is a two-day crisis management simulation and an opportunity for applied learning. It provides students with intellectual and practical leadership development in a unique forum and the opportunity to network with peers from across the country.

The Staley School of Leadership is looking for undergraduate or masters-seeking students to participate in the 2024 event, which will take place Feb. 29-March 1, 2024. Students will represent Kansas State University in the two-day event at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Travel, meals, and accommodations are included, and the team will travel with Emmanuel Jeje, team advisor and graduate research assistant for the Kansas State University Office of Engagement.

Students interested in participating on the K-State team at the 2024 Washburn Leadership Challenge Event should email Emmanuel Jeje at eajeje@ksu.edu by Dec. 8, 2023.

K-State’s 2023 Washburn LCE team. Pictured: Back row from left: Emmanuel Jeje, Christopher Randol, Karlyn Gustin, Austin Drake. Front row from left: Jess Ramirez, Anna Coke

Last year, the Staley School took a team of five. View a story map of the event here. Continue reading “Staley School seeks students to participate in leadership challenge event” →

Unlock your potential: Share your Strengths story

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Are you ready to embark on a journey that not only celebrates your unique strengths but also empowers others to do the same? If you’re a Wildcat with a story to tell, we want to hear it! Kansas State University is brimming with remarkable individuals, each possessing a set of strengths waiting to be unveiled and shared with the world. So, why not let your strengths shine?

Have you ever used your innate abilities to elevate your own well-being or uplift those around you? Whether you’ve achieved personal growth or sparked positive change in your community, your story matters. We invite you to share it with us through various mediums:

1. Written narratives: Craft a captivating narrative that highlights your strengths in action. Words have the power to inspire and connect, and your story can be a guiding light for others.

2. Artistic expression: Let your creativity flow through art! Draw, paint, sculpt – whatever your chosen medium, use it to express your strengths in a visually compelling way. Art transcends language and can communicate emotions and ideas that words alone sometimes cannot.

3. Multimedia magic: Embrace the magic of multimedia! Create videos, podcasts, or any other format that can vividly showcase your Strengths story. Sometimes, a visual or auditory experience can leave a lasting impact.

Submissions are due by Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Submit your strengths story.

Why share your story? Continue reading “Unlock your potential: Share your Strengths story” →

Sign-up to be a small group facilitator for Wildcat Dialogues

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Wildcat Dialogues is an intercultural leadership experience designed to introduce first-time students to tools they can use to engage in meaningful dialogues across differences to help create communities of belonging at K-State. 

Are you ready to serve as a small group facilitator? Sign up by Sunday, October 29. K-State students, faculty and staff are invited to join us as facilitators. Facilitators are needed each year to play a critical role helping first-year students connect with each other, share their stories and engage in meaningful dialogue. Training is provided and facilitators will get a free Wildcat Dialogues t-shirt.

Wildcat Dialogues will take place 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the K-State Student Union. A  virtual session will also be available and will take place 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.

  • Wildcat Dialogues – In-Person
    • 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 (this will be our main session; the virtual session is advertised for those with conflicts or who have health concerns)
  • Wildcat Dialogues – Virtual via Zoom
    • 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9

As a small group facilitator you will:

  • Guide groups of 8-10 students in a dialogue to help them develop skills in intercultural leadership
  • Actively contribute to the university in its mission to create a campus culture of belonging for all students
  • Develop your own ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue around difficult topics

How can you join us?  All facilitators will participate in training on intercultural learning and small group facilitation, as well as detailed information on the program for Wildcat Dialogues. To prepare, there is a short training module to complete on Canvas, and facilitators will need to attend a training session and practice session. See options below:

  • In-Person Training at the Leadership Studies Building (for those facilitating on Nov. 8):
    • 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30
    • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
    • 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2
    • 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6
  • Virtual Training via Zoom (for those facilitating on Nov. 9 via Zoom):
    • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5

Additionally, first-time facilitators (and anyone who would like to) will be asked to attend a facilitation practice. These practice sessions are for facilitators who will be assisting with the in-person Wildcat Dialogues event on Nov. 8. Practice sessions will be held:

  • Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3
  • 3-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6

Are you ready to serve as a small group facilitator? Sign-up using this link by Sunday, Oct. 30.

We hope you will consider joining us as a small group facilitator where you will help first-year students connect with each other, share their stories, and engage in meaningful dialogue.  Have questions or want to know more? Check out the FAQ’s about the event or email Tamara Bauer or Austin Drake, Staley School of Leadership, tamara@ksu.edu or adrake329@ksu.edu

This event is coordinated in partnership between the Staley School of Leadership, K-State First, and the K-State Student Union, and the Division of Student Belonging and Inclusion, alongside a large committee representing students, faculty and staff. This collaboration represents the commitment by our campus community to create a culture of belonging for all.

All first-year students: Join us Nov. 8 for Wildcat Dialogues

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Video preview: WIldcat Dialogues. Participants share what you can expect at this event.

Are you in your first year at K-State? Join us for a K-State tradition – Wildcat Dialogues.

Mark your calendars for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8! Wildcat Dialogues is an intercultural learning and leadership event designed for all first-year K-State students. This evening provides an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and building connections, as we work to create a community of belonging for all.

During Wildcat Dialogues, you will:

  • Learn how to create communities of belonging
  • Build cross-cultural relationships through meaningful dialogue
  • Engage in active listening, empathy and perspective-taking
  • Build a skillset to understand cultural differences and similarities

Wildcat Dialogues is one of K-State’s signature intercultural learning events for all new students. During this event, we will gather together with hundreds of other students in the K-State Student Union ballroom to hear first from some of your fellow students about their identities and how those have shaped their experiences here and beyond K-State. Afterwards, you will break out into smaller groups of 8-10 students, and be led through a conversation by a trained facilitator to share your own story.

RSVP by Sunday, Nov. 5:

For more information please visit the Wildcat Dialogues website, or see who’s going on Facebook.

This event is coordinated in partnership between the Staley School of Leadership, K-State First, the K-State Student Union, and the Division of Student Belonging and Inclusion, alongside a large committee representing students, faculty and staff. This collaboration represents the commitment by our campus community to create a culture of belonging for all.

For questions, email Tamara Bauer, Staley School of Leadership, at tamara@k-state.edu, Mariya Vaughan, K-State First, at mbjv@k-state.edu, Brandon Haddock, Student Belonging and Inclusion, at bhaddock@k-state.edu, or Corey Williamson, K-State Student Union, at cdw4388@ksu.edu.

Explore your Strengths: Free workshops at K-State

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The K-State Strengths Initiative is excited to announce enlightening workshops this fall semester, tailored for students, faculty, and staff. These free workshops are designed to help you discover and nurture your unique strengths, empowering you to enhance your well-being and contribute effectively to your teams, whether in the classroom, organizations, or the workplace.

Our mission is simple: to foster a community where students and staff transition from identifying their strengths to actively developing them.

Workshop details

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