Archive for the 'Leadership' Category

First-Year Experience Leadership Info Sessions

When freshmen first step foot on SLU’s campus they are introduced so some amazing leaders; people who help create amazing first-year experiences. These people are SLU 101 LeadersU101 Peer Instructors, Transfer Mentors, Commuter Assistants, Learning Community Mentors, or members of Oriflamme. You can be one of these influential figures too!

Find out more by attending one of the upcoming meetings:

  • Monday, November 14th: 5:00p.m., BSC 352
  • Wednesday, November 16th: 4:00p.m., Des Peres Hall 108
  • Monday, January 23: 4:00p.m., BSC 173
  • Thursday, January 26: 5:00p.m., BSC 173

For students studying abroad this Spring, applications are due November 20th. For everyone else it is January 29th. For more information on these meetings or on the different positions check out www.slu.edu/fye. These events are hosted by the Student Involvement Center.

 

First-Year Experience Leadership Info Sessions
Nov. 14th, 16th (5:00p.m. and 4:00p.m.)
Jan 23rd, 26th (4:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.)
BSC 352, 173 and Des Peres 108
free

 

iLEAD Certificate Enrollment Open Until February 6

The iLEAD certificate program aids students in developing foundational skills for leadership in campus or community involvement.

Enroll now and learn the important skills necessary to be a leader for and with others.
By completing the iLEAD Certificate program, students can earn a

  • Certificate in Leadership Development,
  • honor cords to wear at graduation,
  • and a leadership transcript to help you translate what you have learned to your future goals.

Enrollment ends February 6!

Visit ilead.slu.edu to enroll today!

 

The Deadline to Get Involved With the Jesuit Honor Society is October 25

The SLU chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society, is busy this year planning a few upcoming events. Fr. Paul Stark has more:

SLU Alpha Sigma Nu will participate in Homecoming festivities with an information table, and in the golf cart parade on September 25th, one of SLU’s best homecoming traditions. Before or after the parade, stop by the information booth in the quad to learn more about one of the most prestigious honor societies on campus, and how it can be a part of your future!

Special note to juniors and seniors! Many of you have already received your invitation to join Alpha Sigma Nu, the only honor society specifically designed for students at Jesuit colleges and universities. Don’t miss your opportunity to unite with other students around the tenets of scholarship, loyalty, and service.

The deadline for applications is October 25.  For more information, contact SLU’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu at alphasigmanu@slu.edu.


 

The University News is Now Accepting Applications for Staff Writer, Photographer, Designer, and Illustrator

Jonathan Ernst, Editor-in-Chief of the University News, sent us this information about open positions:

Want to be more than just a reader?

The University News, a student voice of Saint Louis University since
1921, is now accepting applications for staff writer,
photographer, designer and illustrator for the 2010-2011 academic
year.

The positions available are:

Staff Writer-News Section
Staff Writer-Sports Section
Staff Writer-Arts Section
Columnist-Opinion Section
Photographer
Page Designer
Web Designer
Illustrator/Cartoonist

To fill out an online application go to
http://www.unewsonline.com/?page_id=11612.  Complete applications
including a resume are due by May 4.

For additional questions email jernst4@slu.edu.

Image by Ryan Giacomino for the University News.

 

Student Life Invites You to Nominate Students and Organizations for the Leadership and Service Awards

Note: these are not the Leadership and Service Awards.

The Leadership and Service Awards are upon us again. Nominate your favorite student or organization at the website given below. Todd Foley from the Department of Student Life has provided this description:

The University has begun accepting nominations for the 19th annual Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony. The event, to be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 6:30 pm, recognizes outstanding student leaders, advisors, and organizations for their contributions to Saint Louis University and the surrounding community.

We encourage you to nominate your own student organization, an advisor that has made a significant impact in your life, and any other students you know that you feel are well deserving of recognition for the outstanding work they have been doing this year.

All nominations are now being accepted online at http://www.slu.edu/x28620.xml. Once online, you’ll be able to nominate fellow students for Individual Awards or nominate a student organization for Organizational Awards. We also encourage you to nominate your staff or faculty advisor for the Outstanding Advisor Award. You can also find descriptions of all the awards on this website as well.

Nominations are due by 5:00PM on Friday, March 5, 2010. We thank you in advance for allowing us to recognize those in the Saint Louis University community who serve others. If you need additional information please contact the Department of Student Life at (314) 977-2805 or tfoley1@slu.edu.

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