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[UNIVERSITY YMCA] STUDENT LEADERSHIP SERIES Past workshop topics include: Organizational Goal Setting, Working with the University Administration, Activism & Coalition Building, Discover Your Strengths, Building Inclusive & Diverse Organizations, Grant Writing & Research Learn more: www.universityymca.org/student_leadership

[LEADERSHIP CENTER] I-PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS "I-programs" are day-long retreats that cover a wide variety of topics, each focused on a particular aspect of leadership practice and offered throughout the academic year, as well as during breaks.The Center's leadership workshops are shorter and occur during weekdays and evenings during the academic year. LEADERSHAPE A nationally-recognized leadership development program in which participants learn how to lead, create a vision for change focused on their organizations & an action plan. A UIUC campus-based session is offered each January. Students must apply for this program through their academic college Dean's Office.

[Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Resources] IJOURNEY WORKSHOPS IJourney workshops are peer developed & led workshops covering a variety of topics including issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, being an ally, diversity, stereotypes, segregation on campus, building inclusive organizations & more! Learn more: www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/education/DSJEIJourneyWorkshop.html

[CAREER CENTER] WORKSHOPS www.careercenter.illinois.edu/services/workshops The Career Center offers a variety of workshops presented by both Career Services Paraprofessionals and by Profesional Staff, including: Career Exploration Workshops, Career Fairs - Making a Positive Impression, Graduate and Professional School, Health Professions Workshops, Internship Essentials, Successful Interviewing, The Job Search Process and Winning Resumes and Cover Letters.

[YWCA WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM] http://www.ywcauofi.org/ The Women in Leadership Program is an intensive two semester leadership training and internship program spanning both the fall and spring semesters for University of Illinois students. All participants attend a mandatory two-day leadership conference. In addition to the leadership conference, all participants complete a series of workshops and seminars focusing on professional development and core leadership principles. During the fall semester, students work closely and collaboratively with their assigned social justice organization on developing a project that is mutually beneficial to the organization and to the students’ skill set. In the spring semester, students will implement the project, and then present their work at the end. It is a great opportunity to put theory into practice; become part of a growing group of female leaders on our campus!

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ENRICHMENT EVENTS & LECTURES

[UNIVERSITY YMCA FRIDAY FORUM SERIES] Friday Forum is a weekly lecture series held during the fall and spring semesters that strives to raise awareness about national and international trends and events. The Fall 2016 series will address the most pressing public policy and electoral issues facing the United States as we approach the 2016 elections in November and offer substantive insight on how those who are elected should address these issues. All lectures are on Fridays at 12:00pm. Learn more: www.universityymca.org/friday_forum

[YWCA HOT TOPICS] Hot Topics Dialogues is a series hosted by the Women’s Resources Center and the YWCA on campus. Hot Topics seeks to provide a space for dialogue on gender and other social identities and social justice--and occurs on Mondays 7-9pm. Refreshments will be provided. Event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Gender Action Network and the Champaign-Urbana Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

[OIIR Lunch on Us Series] The Asian American Cultural Center, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, La Casa Cultural Latina, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources Center, Native American House and the Women’s Resource Center invite offer free lunch and noontime discussions throughout the academic year. The lunches feature resources at the University of Illinois and provide audience members and participants with introductions to the cultures, histories, and societal issues that the diverse communities of our campus face. All events are from 12–1pm Learn More: www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/lunch.html MONDAYS Dish It Up-Women’s Resource Center-703 S. Wright st, 2nd Floor Quench -LGBT Resource Center - 323 Illini Union TUESDAYS Food For Thought - Asian American Cultural Center - 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana WEDNESDAYS Food For The Soul- Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center - 708 S. Matthews, Urbana THURSDAYS Lunch @ La Casa - La Casa Cultural Latina- 1203 W. Nevada, Urbana FRIDAYS Chat ‘N Chew- Native American House- 1206 W. Nevada, Urbana Conversation Cafe- Diversity Ed- -703 S. Wright St, 2nd Floor

[CUSTOMIZE IT!} Additional opportunities will be announced via email to all Bailey Scholars throughout the year. Scholars can request approval of other events and workshops and develop your own leadership development plan! Contact the Bailey Scholarship Director, Kasey Umland at [email protected].