Passport to Leadership

Winter Seminar Schedule

What’s Your Leadership Style?
by Floyd Lai
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Student Center, Moss Cove Room A

How does personality affect your leadership style?  Take a short personality assessment and engage in activities to help you discover your natural leadership strengths, while learning how to draw on the talent of others.  A fun and dynamic session!

Diversity and Communication Across Cultures
by Prany Sananikone
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Student Center, Doheny Beach Room C

This workshop highlights the diversity of the UCI campus with a special focus on communication and cultures.  Different styles of communication will be explored through hands on exercises and case studies.

Resume Writing
by Linda Drake
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Career Center Training Room

In a workshop setting, identify the skills you’ve gained from your leadership or other experiences and learn how to market them on your resume. *Must register through Zotlink (www.career.uci.edu) to reserve a space

Public Speaking 101
by Jennifer Gamble
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Student Center, Doheny Beach B

Learn how to calm your nerves and capture your audience’s attention when speaking in front of a group.  This workshop will provide you with the essential tools to be an effective public speaker. 

Building Your Brand: How to Increase Your Leadership Success
by Kathryn Van Ness
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Career Center Training Room

Learn to how to market your student experiences to the “real” world. What do you need to know? How do you talk about yourself, your college experiences, and all that you accomplish along the way? It is all about discovering who you are, building your brand, and preparing for the next transition. Join us for this interactive and dynamic training session.

Being a Healthy Leader - A Brief Wellness Journey
by Leigh Poirier
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Student Center, Doheny Beach C & D

Do you find yourself skipping meals? Do you sacrifice sleep due to your busy schedule? Does ‘working out’ for you mean running from class to meetings to study groups?  Are you stressed?  Unfortunately, some student leaders are willing to sacrifice their own well being in order to help their organizations. However, your own personal health contributes to the success of your organization. Learn techniques on how to keep yourself and your organization on a path to wellness.

Confessions of a Civic Leader
By Lindsay Hopkins
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Student Center, Balboa Island B

Special guest speaker Lindsay Hopkins, UCI Alumna and Political Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County will be talking about what it is like working in
politics, how you can get involved, and will answer any questions you have
for her.

Turning Confrontations into “Carefrontations”
by Louis Gil
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Student Center, Emerald Bay A

Many people avoid confronting peers, co-workers and supervisors because the situations can be uncomfortable. This session will provide practical experiences in how to deal constructively with conflicts and turn potentially uncomfortable situations into experiences that produce positive results.

*Public Speaking 101* - Extra Session Added
by Andrew Gonzales
Friday, February 15, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Social Sciences Academic Resource Center (SSARC), Social Science Tower 370A

Anxious about giving presentations? Interested in learning
how to maintain audience interest without forgetting the information you
are presenting? Come visit the SSARC's Public Speaking Workshop, a
valuable opportunity for you to find out the best strategies and tips for
keeping your cool during ANY presentation-professional, or academic.
Learn how to engage your audience, how you should position yourself, and
how to leave your audience impressed with your presentation skills and
knowledge!

To RSVP for this valuable opportunity, send an e-mail to SSARC Career
Services and Events Coordinator, Ijeoma Nwawka, at: ssarc@uci.edu, and in
the subject line write ''Pub Speak RSVP''. CC cchowdhr@uci.edu in your e-mail.

Exploring Ethical Leadership:  Do Unto Others….
by Edgar Dormitorio
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room

Of course we want to make ethical decisions as leaders! How do we ensure we are making those decisions fairly and with integrity?  Participate in this workshop to explore ethical leadership by examining your values and principles related to your role as student leaders.

Our Diverse Communities: What Every Leader Should Know
by Sherywnn Umali & Floyd Lai
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Cross-Cultural Center, Park Room

This interactive workshop will explore different dimensions of diversity and identity.  Participants will be challenged on the multiple aspects of diversity and how it directly relates to leadership.

Interviewing & Networking
by Eric Baldwin
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Student Center, Emerald Bay D

This session will includes tips to have a successful interview, how to prepare, networking strategies, and what to do after the interview is over.