2024 U-Lead Conference

Join us for the 12th annual U-Lead Conference: Discover. Inspire. Recruit. This 3-day event is an opportunity for any student, regardless of class standing, major, or background, to gain personal and professional skills that will help them in the future. The event is free and open to all students.

 

Sessions

• May be presented by students, faculty, staff, alumni, or other community members
• Should focus on personal, professional, or leadership development.
• May be activities, results of class projects, research findings, Ted Talks, or pre-prepared lectures. 
• Should avoid commercials for “here’s what our office or department offers.”

Discover. Inspire. Recruit

Monday, Sept. 16

• 5:30 p.m. Networking Social (Free Pizza) & "Been There, Done That" Experienced Student Leaders Panel - Join Online
  • CSU Ballroom

Tuesday, Sept. 17

• 5:30 p.m. U-Lead Welcome & Keynote Speaker: Social Excellence, Featuring Phired Up Productions, Ostrander Auditorium
• 7:00 p.m. Networking Social and Complimentary Appetizer Buffet, CSU 173
• 7:30 p.m. Breakout Session Round #1
  • Elevating the Brand of Your Organization and Your Leadership, CSU 255
  • Value of a Volunteer: Living Room Conversations Series #1, CSU 253-254
  • Diving Deeper on Social Excellence: A Keynote Follow-Up, CSU 245

Wednesday, Sept. 18

• 5:30 p.m. Breakout Session Round #2
  • Discovering Who You Are, CSU 255
  • The Leadership Buffet: Strategically Filling Your Plate, CSU 253-254
  • Recruitment Strategy Session for RSO's and the Student Events Team, Featuring Phired Up Productions, CSU 245
• 6:30 p.m. Breakout Session #3
  • Radical Hospitality & Community Development, CSU 255
  • Launch Your Career by Getting Involved on Campus, CSU 253-254
  • Recruitment Strategy Session for Fraternity & Sorority Life Groups, Featuring Phired Up Productions, CSU 245
• 7:30 p.m. Breakout Session #4
  • Rise to Lead: Transforming Skills into Success, CSU 255
  • Student Org Marketing Resources and Navigating the University's Brand Refresh, CSU 253-254
  • Engagement Strategy Session for Residential Life Student Staff and Community Council Leaders, CSU 245

All sessions will offer opportunities for attendees to be entered into a drawing for multiple $25 giftcards.

This event is co-sponsored by: Delta Sigma Pi, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Honors Student Body, International Student Association, Maverick Involvement Team, Residence Hall Association, Student Events Team, and Student Government.