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from the issue of January 25, 2007
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African-American leaders summit Jan. 26
As many as 200 emerging leaders will gather at UNL Jan. 26 for a the first day-long Nebraska Black Leadership Symposium. The program is designed to uplift, inspire and motivate recognized youth leaders of today, and empower them to continue in their roles as youth leaders.
The youths were selected by committee based on their leadership, scholarship, potential for growth, volunteer efforts and involvement in their community, and will hear from UNL faculty and staff, and other Nebraska leaders on personal development and leadership development, community issues, goal-setting, and education.
In concurrent sessions, speakers will talk about the current state of African Americans, finding one's self-worth, college preparation, love and respect, etiquette, relationships, "dressing for success," male empowerment, female empowerment, achievement, families, health, and "leaving an impression."
The high schoolers will hear from African-American and other student leaders, and have a chance to talk with other students from diverse backgrounds about issues facing young black leaders.
Faculty and staff participating in leadership with the youths include Juan Franco, vice chancellor for student affairs; business professor Colleen Jones; College of Education and Human Sciences recruiter Karen Kildare; political science professor Byron DeAndre Orey; university librarian Charlene Maxey-Harris; textiles, clothing and design professor Harriett McLeod; admissions outreach specialist Charistian Valtierra; OASIS director Jamar Banks; Career Services assistant director Jake Kirkland; and Office of Admissions assistant directors Karen Bell-Dancy and Amber Hunter.
"This is a special opportunity for young people to attend a professional conference-style event and hear some important messages about the keys to achieving success," said Hunter, coordinator of the symposium.
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