Leadership skills are crucial in adequately preparing students for their future careers. Here are three upcoming leadership opportunities offered through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring:

Drake Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year Drake student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the newly-revised Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this spring. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to build leadership skills, routines, and habits worth following. Prepare for your future leadership roles by gaining tangible tools to build your self-awareness and lead effectively as a college student. Visit bit.ly/ELM19 to submit your ELM application by Feb. 10.

Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center
— Friday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center

Adams Leadership Academy
The Adams Academy is a signature program offered exclusively to Drake sophomore, junior (P1), and senior (P2) student leaders. This semester-long leadership program will enhance your leadership skills through educational workshops, interactive activities, and guest speakers from across the Drake and greater Des Moines communities. Students who participate in the Adams Academy will:

• Identify your unique strengths as a leader
• Build authentic and inclusive relationships with a community of student leaders on campus
• Receive 1:1 Strengths-Based Leadership coaching
• Build authentic and close-knit relationships with other Drake student leaders
• Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates

Visit bit.ly/adams19 to submit your Adams Academy application by Feb. 10. Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
— Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room

Spring 2019 Sussman Leadership Conference
Nationally renowned author and speaker Zachary Wood is known for his dynamic perspective on free speech, race, and dissenting opinions. His TED talk, “Why it’s worth listening to people you disagree with,” topped the charts with 1.6 million views in 2018. All Drake students are invited to attend this conference brunch as we learn alongside Zach how to successfully engage with and practice civil debate as a leadership skill. Registration is free for all students, and includes brunch, Zach’s keynote address, and a roundtable discussion to apply this content to your leadership journey at Drake. Registration required. Register at bit.ly/sussman19 by Feb. 20.

Details:
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.—1 p.m., Parents Hall, Olmsted Center

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of Student Leadership Programs at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs