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LEADS Center for Student Leadership Development
Daemen College offers many programs throughout the year that will aid all students in developing their leadership skills. Below are a list of upcoming events sponsored by the LEADS Center or other Daemen College student service departments.
Do you have a question about LEADS? Feel free to contact the office of Orientation & Student Leadership at 716-839-8494 or at LEADS.
Fall 2011
October 6
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Time Management (LEAP Academy Approved)
Study - Meetings - Friends - Events - Job - Eat - Sleep! How do you fit it all in? It doesn’t have to be that hard. Come to this workshop to find out strategies for not only doing it all, but doing it well.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & The Learning Center
October 18
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Disarming the Bomb: Tools for Ethical Decision Making (LEAP Academy Approved)
Your ethics are your personal standards of right and wrong and the basis for making ethically sensitive decisions. Every day, the possibility of having to choose between doing right and wrong exists. It is important to not only understand your own personal ethics, but the ethics of everyone around you. Learning to work with different people and different opinions is essential to succeeding in the "real world."
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & The Office of Housing and Residence Life
October 21
Speakers Series:
Empowering Students Toward Independence
This session will focus on ways students might empower themselves toward independence and self-advocacy. Developing improved decision-making processes is a journey that requires us to commit and be willing to change patterns of behavior. The presentation is inspired by a recent student's transformational process from her self-perception as a victim toward herself as an empowered, self-directed adult. The presenters will also address the oft-neglected feelings associated with the hard work and courage it takes to become aware of disempowering habits and making the choice to change them.
Schenck Hall, Room 107 ~ 10:10am-11:05am and repeated from 12:20pm-1:15pm
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & IND 101
October 25
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
The Social Network: Impacts on Life Off the Big Screen (LEAP Academy Approved)
Add me as a friend, tag me in a photo, and invite me to an event! Social Networking is everywhere on the college campus, and now it’s time to understand how it is used. In this innovative presentation, students will learn how Facebook, Twitter, and other social media can affect your personal and professional career. This is an interactive presentation that will allow all Daemen students to discuss and give their opinions on how to use social networks on today’s college campus while also preparing for your future!
Duns Scotus, Room 35 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & The Office of Housing and Residence Life
October 27
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Survival Tips for Night Owls Living in an Early Bird World
Have you tried to change your night owl ways but have found getting up for class is not as easy as going to bed earlier and getting up earlier? Do you get a second wind and feel most productive when everyone else is going to bed? Research suggests Night Owls and Early Birds may differ on many levels such as their personality, learning preferences and perhaps even their genes! Experts say that you CAN in fact change your circadian preference (Night vs. Morning preference) with a few key steps. A self proclaimed Night Owl will share what she discovered while researching this very issue! If you are a Night Owl yearning to become a chipper Early Bird, or an Early Bird who wishes you better understood your late-rising, grumpy-in-the-morning roommate, this presentation is for you!
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
November 1
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Reach Higher: Achieving Your Goals (LEAP Academy Approved)
This interactive presentation is designed to challenge the audience toward deeper thinking in goal setting. Participants will see creative and modern day examples that will illustrate how to set such high goals and expectations. One will walk away from this presentation with a higher goal achieving plan on both a personal and professional level.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & The Office of Housing and Residence Life
November 9
Speakers Series:
Ultimate Money Skills
Where does your money go on the weekend? Come to this workshop and find out where it can take you. Learn how to use credit appropriately, the basics of banking, how to take control of student loan debt, how to invest in your future, and how to protect your identity and avoid identity theft.
Wick Center, Social Room ~ 10:10am-11:05am and repeated from 12:20pm-1:15pm
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & IND 101
November 15
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Discover Your True Colors! (LEAP Academy Approved)
The True Colors Personality Indicator is a straightforward and simple method for gaining insights into why people behave as they do. This workshop will help you recognize the strengths and weakness of your personality, help you work better with people with different personalities, and give you insight into how you are perceived by others.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center
November 17
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Living in the Fishbowl: A Student Leader’s Life
Being a student leader can add lots of stress to the college experience. One of those stressors is being known across your college campus. It can be tough to know that people could be watching you on AND off campus. Come to Living in the Fishbowl: A Student Leader’s Life to find out how living in the fishbowl we call college follows you from your residence hall to getting groceries. Through fun examples and creative discussion, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss!
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & The Office of Housing & Residence Life
November 29
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Taking Care of You: How to Cope When Stressed
Dr. Anne Gilles-Thomas will help you identify ways for you to keep yourself healthy and happy while coping with the stressors of school and life. Come prepared to listen, share, learn, and relax.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Health and Counseling Services
December 1
Lunch, Learn, and Lead Series:
Meditation: A Leader's Tool to Manage Stress
Meditation can help us become less stressed. In this session we will learn the basics of meditation and how it can help us take action with integrity. Using integrity to control our own actions helps us develop a sense of peacefulness in our lives.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Student Affairs
SPRING 2012
February 9
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Resume Design 101 (LEAP Academy Approved)
Interested in applying to be an Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Alumni Ambassador, or Admission Tour Guide? Or are you a senior preparing to join the professional world? If so, attend this resume building workshop conducted by Career Services to learn tips on how to best represent yourself on paper and get that interview!
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center and Career Services
February 14
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Procrastination (LEAP Academy Approved)
Do you constantly put off tasks, then find yourself scrambling with limited time and fast-approaching deadlines? Do you know you could have done better, if only you had started sooner? Do you live to cross items off your To Do list, but find that you haven't accomplished anything at the end of the day? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn to identify common and surprising ways we procrastinate, and develop strategies to overcome your procrastination habits. By implementing ideas discussed during this workshop you will be on your way to building a more productive life academically, professionally and personally.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center and Housing & Residence Life
February 23
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Tricks to Improving Your Memory Workshop (LEAP Academy Approved)
~Do you forget important dates?
~Do you have a hard time remembering the tasks you need to get accomplished?
~Do you forget things you think you should remember?
~Are you having a hard time remembering the information needed for class or work?
Come to this workshop and the instructor will use his decade of experience to provide you with skills to help improve your memory. From brain-training skills that will improve your recall, to ways to maximize your learning in a classroom setting, to identifying how to make people remember what you’re saying; these “everyone friendly” skills will help you become more confident in learning and in life.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center
February 25
Conference Series:
Stand Up, Stand Out: WNY Student Leadership Conference 2012 (LEAP Academy Approved)
With Leadership Keynote Speaker: Ed Gerety
Ed Gerety is one of the top professional youth speakers and leadership trainers in the United States. He has spoken to audiences in all 50 states, Canada, and Europe reaching over one million people and counting. Ed is recognized for his unique ability to connect with audiences about real issues. Through his personal experiences, humor, and insights Ed teaches the principles and skills that are essential to the development of leaders. His powerful programs leave a lasting impact. Ed is the author of Combinations: Opening the Door to Student Leadership and a contributing author of four books on leadership and personal development. The National Speakers Association awarded Ed their highest earned designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an honor held by less than 10% of speakers who belong to the International Federation of Professional Speakers. All undergraduate and graduate students from universities and colleges in Western New York are eligible to attend this conference, which in addition to Gerety’s keynote, will offer a variety of break-out sessions on developing leadership skills and an overall understanding of leadership.
Canisius College ~ 9:00am-4:30pm
Spots are limited and taken on a first come first serve. We will have a wait list for students who wish to attend once we reach capacity.
The reservation deadline has passed and we have met capacity. If you wish to be added to the wait list please email Kim Pagano at LEADS.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center, Student Association, and the WNY Small College Consortium
February 28
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Tackling Test Anxiety Workshop
Do anxiety, nervousness, and worry interfere with your ability to focus on test-taking? It’s a very common problem. Dr. Anne Gilles-Thomas will talk to you about ways to manage your test anxiety, providing you with strategies you can implement prior to and during tests to help you more successfully show what you know on tests and exams.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Daemen's Counseling Center
March 1
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
How to Facilitate a Successful Meeting (LEAP Academy Approved)
Do you call meetings together and get nothing accomplished? Is everyone more focused on getting their point across instead of listening to each other? Do participants feel that there is no order to your meetings? This presentation will help you get organized, get everyone on the same page, and get your goals accomplished!
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center
March 6
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Who Stole My Cheese?
This Do you find yourself strapped to routines, doing things the same way over and over simply because you are afraid of change? Like it or not change happens, and we need to find ways to make ourselves more flexible and less adverse to change. Whether it is dealing with work, school, or relationships everyone needs to adapt to new situations. This workshop is based on the best-selling book, Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, author and consultant to major corporations. Learn the advice they are providing corporate executives about dealing with change in work and at home and how you can apply it to your life.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center, Athletics, & Athletic Training
March 22
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Leading a Healthy Life
Busy work and school schedules often lead to poor eating habits. Poor nutrition can lead to low energy levels, difficulty concentrating, and the potential for illness. This workshop will give you the basics on how to eat healthy and keep your energy levels high.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center, Athletics, & Athletic Training
March 27
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Test Taking Techniques
This workshop is designed to help you develop the skills needed both before and during tests in order to achieve positive results. Learning Center Academic Coaches will address the test taking factors for success: Approach + Attitude + Knowledge.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The Learning Center & The LEADS Center
March 28
Women's History Month Series:
Discussing "The Help"
Join us for lunch and a conversation about “The Help,” an award-winning feature film based upon the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett. Moderated by Dr. Shawn Kelley, Professor of Religion
Please Note: If you have not had the chance to view the movie, or simply wish to see it again, “The Help” will be shown on campus on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00pm in Alumni Lounge.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 12:15pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: Women's History Month Committee & The LEADS Center
April 3
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Budgeting for Life After College (LEAP Academy Approved)
As graduation approaches, are you beginning to wonder how you will pay back your student loans or manage your money once you begin your career? Or are you constantly out of money and not sure why? Budgeting for Life After College will equip you with practical skills and knowledge on how to plug spending leaks, create a plan to repay your student loans, and manage debt. We will also discuss how to get more for your money and provide examples of wise saving and investing strategies. It's never too early to start making smart decisions with your money. You can't afford to miss this one.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Daemen's Office of Financial Aid
April 12-14
Speakers Series
CREATING SAFER SCHOOLS FEATURING TINA OWENS
Following the tragic loss of Jamie Rodemeyer and other young people, Daemen College will be hosting a special speaker to talk about what we can do as peers, teachers, and administrators to create safer schools where all students can feel safe and have a voice.
Tina Owen is the founder and Lead Teacher at The Alliance School, the first school in the nation to start with a mission of reducing bullying. It was also the first to start a gay-friendly middle school. The Alliance School has been featured in major news programs and magazines such as 20/20, Time Magazine, People Magazine, and U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, the school has been the focus of international news programs from France and the Netherlands.
April 12
Speakers Series:
Panel Discussion: Responding To Hate
Tina Owens and members of Daemen's Multi-Cultural Association will lead a discussion focusing on hate crime laws, bullying, racist jokes, homophobia, and more.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 7:00pm
Reservations are required.
Sponsored by: Daemen’s Multi Cultural Association, Diversity Action Committee, Equity and Diversity Initiative Council, The LEADS Center, Human Resources.
April 13
Speakers Series:
Presentation: Creating Safe Schools
Guest Speaker, Tina Owen, Lead Teacher and Founder of The Alliance School in Milwaukee, the nation's first school created with the intention of addressing bullying and sharing best practices, will offer a presentation titled: "Creating Safer Schools: Real Strategies for Teachers, Schools, and Communities."
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 12:00-2:00pm
Refreshments will be provided
Reservations are required.
Sponsored by: Daemen’s Multi Cultural Association, Diversity Action Committee, Equity and Diversity Initiative Council, The LEADS Center, Human Resources
April 14
Speakers Series:
Workshop: Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Circles
Tina Owen will lead a workshop on how to lead and implement peacemaking circles as a strategy for building community and resolving conflict. Participants will experience a mock restorative justice circle and have an opportunity following the circle experience to ask questions about the process.
Research & Information Commons, Room 101 ~ 2:00-4:00pm
Lunch will be provided
Reservations are required. Limited to 25 participants and reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis.
Sponsored by: Daemen’s Multi Cultural Association, Diversity Action Committee, Equity and Diversity Initiative Council, The LEADS Center, Human Resources
April 24
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Yoga for Stress Relief
Join us for a relaxing yoga class. This class will include mindful, gentle stretches, breathwork (pranayama) to relieve tension, and a guided systematic relaxation at the end of class. Wear comfortable clothing and please bring a small pillow and a blanket for the relaxation portion of the class.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Online registration has ended - you may register at the door.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Student Affairs
April 26
Lunch, Learn, & Lead Series:
Meditation II Workshop
As a follow up to our fall semester program, this workshop will delve deeper into how meditation can help us become less stressed and can help us take action with integrity. Using integrity to control our own actions helps us develop a sense of peacefulness in our lives.
**Those who did not attend Meditation I are still welcome to attend.
Wick Center, Alumni Lounge ~ 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch will be provided
Reservations are required.
Sponsored by: The LEADS Center & Student Affairs
Leadership for YOU!
Attention Faculty, Staff & Students:
Want us to develop a workshop for your class or organization or have topic ideas for future programming? Contact the LEADS Center and we will design a program meeting your needs or the needs of your class or organization.