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Leadership is all about developing basic skills that build on each other that help formulate who you are as a leader. Through Cardinals Soar, you will have the opportunity to participate in various sessions that focus on different topics related to developing leadership skills. These sessions include different activities and guest speakers and are designed so you can explore what leadership means to you and what kind of leader you want to become. 

Topics for these sessions include: 

  • Visualizing Your Leadership Goals: Vision Boards
  • How to be a Leader by Taking Care of Something Other Than Yourself: DIY Aquariums
  • Servant Leadership
  • Leading with Heart: Embracing Self-Love for Authentic Leadership
  • and more!

All sessions are activity and/or discussion based and you are encouraged to come prepared to explore different topics and share your experiences with other students. Many sessions are co-facilitated by another office on campus, giving you the opportunity to learn more about other offices and spaces on campus. So the Leadership Team can be best prepared, we ask that you register ahead of time in the Nest and check in when you arrive. 

Incentives

We encourage you to attend every session, as the topics discussed are important to your leadership development. There are three levels of prizes:

  • Level 1: Attend all 4 events marked with an *
    • Prize: CUA Car Decal, CUA Sticker, and CUA Hat/Shirt.
  • Level 2: Attend all 4 events listed in Italics
    • Prize: CUA Car Decal, CUA Sticker, CUA Water Bottle, CUA Notebook
  • Level 3: Attend all 8 events
    • Prize: CUA Car Decal, CUA Sticker, CUA Blanket

Fall 24 Sessions 

Take a look at our events below and see their full descriptions in the Nest!

  • Fall Fest
    • Info: Tuesday, September 3 at 5pm on University Mall
    • Overview: Come and learn all about the clubs and organizations available on campus! Additionally, the Capital Fest artist will be announced!
  • Visualizing Your Leadership Goals: Vision Boards 
    • Info: Monday, September 16 at 6pm in The Nest
    • Overview: Unlock your potential and chart your path to leadership excellence with our hands-on vision board workshop! Come clarify your goals, ignite your creativity and manifest your aspirations during your time here at Catholic U!
  • Civility Dialogue: Building Belonging on Campus *
    • Info: Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm in The Nest. RSVP here!
    • Overview:This time of year, you all are experiencing new adventures, meeting new people and trying to figure out your place on this campus. During these experiences, conflict and disagreements can happen, so it is important to have the tools necessary to be successful. Join the Office of Student Conduct and Office of Campus Activities in a discussion surrounding how you can build belonging on campus in a respectful and civil manner. Sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct and Office of Campus Activities
  • Fall Career & Internship Fair *
    • Info: Friday, October 4th at 11am in the Pryz Great Rooms. RSVP here!
    • Overview: Take the time to network with over 60 employers at the upcoming Fall 2024 Career Fair! Expect employers in person and employers virtually representing various industries including engineering, business, non-profit, government, social work, education, research, defense, and others! Sponsored by the Center for Academic and Career Success
  • Civility Dialogue: Challenging Your Perspective*
    •  Info: October 8th at 6pm in The Nest. RSVP here!
    • Overview: With the upcoming election, we know that important but tough conversations are happening on campus that can lead to division amongst the community. While we want students to remain respectful and civil with each other, we also want to encourage students to challenge their perspectives while doing so. Join the Office of Student Conduct in a discussion surrounding how you can have difficult conversations but in a respectful and civil manner. Sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct
  • How to be a Leader by Taking Care of Something Other Than Yourself: DIY Aquariums
    • Info: Wednesday, October 16 at 6pm in The Nest. RSVP here!
    • Overview: Discover the unique leadership skills that come from nurturing and managing a thriving aquatic ecosystem with our engaging workshop, "DIY Aquariums: How to Be a Leader by Taking Care of Something Other Than Yourself." This hands-on event will teach you how caring for an aquarium can enhance your leadership qualities and provide valuable life lessons.
  • Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life*
    • Info: Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm in the DellaRatta Auditorium in Maloney Hall. RSVP here!
    • Overview: Join us to launch Dean Andrew Abela's new book, Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life. The first attendees to arrive will receive a free copy of the book. Dean Abela will be available after his talk to sign books. A light reception will follow the book presentation.For too many of us, life is harder than it needs to be. We have forgotten the ancient system of “super habits” — a specific set of habits for making decisions, managing our emotions, and dealing with other people that fosters lives of greater ease, happiness, and power. Dr.  Abela equips readers with the tools needed to embrace the lifelong pursuit of self-improvement to attain a life of greater ease, joy, and strength. Sponsored by the Marketing Group, Busch School of Business and the Institute for Human Ecology
  • Servant Leadership
    • Info: Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm in The Nest. 
    • Overview: TBD
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