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We believe EVERYONE has the potential to be a leader!
We at LEAD help students to develop as effective, ethical leaders through a series of workshops, conferences, classes, speakers, dialogues, and retreats. Our programs provide opportunities to develop a strong sense of self, augment critical thinking and interpersonal skills, develop global and cultural competencies, and cultivate organizational skills for transition into the professional world.
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| Welcome to LEAD's second newsletter of the semester! We have lots of exciting ways to get involved in the LEAD office including upcoming events, workshops, and service opportunities that will be featured in our newsletters. We hope to see you soon at some of our uncoming programming throughout the semester!
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| Alumni Leadership Speaker Series (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM (on Zoom)
Whether you are graduating soon or just starting out at Mason, it is never too early to start thinking about what comes next. Come learn from Mason Alum about their experiences securing internships, preparing for the job search, and how leadership skills apply in their fields. On October 11th from 6:30pm-7:30pm, we invite you to join the LEAD Office as some of Mason’s First-Generation Alumni share their experiences navigating college life by developing, strengthening, and utilizing their leadership skills. Panelists will also share how these skills have helped them in their personal and professional lives.
Alumni
- Noelani Agosto-Frazier, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications at Phalen Leadership Academies
- Mason Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Joary Casey, Management Analyst for the Federal Transit Administration
- Mason Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies with a Concentration in Publica and Community Engagement and Minor in Leadership and Nonprofits
- Kim Curry, Instructor at the Public Safety Training Academy
- Mason Degree: Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
- Gia Ha, Graduate Student at Virginia Teach pursuing dual masters degrees in Sustainable Land Development and Urban Planning and a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability at Virginia Tech, focusing on climate action, sustainability, and energy
- Mason Degree: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- Osaze Shears, Research Engineer for University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering
- Mason Degree: Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
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| Family Weekend Day of Service
Saturday, October 15th from 2:00PM - 4:00PMThe Hub, Side Pocket
This year The LEAD Office partners with the New Student and Family Programs to support their annual Mason Family Weekend. Each year our office helps to coordinate a variety of service projects for families to participate in. This year's Mason Families Give Back program will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in The Hub, Side Pocket. There will be a series of fun activities like mock classes, bus tours of campus, Fairfax, and the greater Virginia/DC area, a carnival, food feasts, and other events that you can participate in with your family and friends. It is not only a special weekend to have fun and reconnect, but it helps family members have a chance to sense the friendly, diverse, and opportunistic environment that we have here at Mason.
Some Featured Service Projects include:
- Making fleece chew toys and blankets to be donated to local area animal shelters
- Collecting food, toiletry, and school supplies for Mason's very own Patriot Pantry
- Mason Chooses Kindness Rocks: Paint rocks with inspiriting messages of hope, encouragement, or fun designs to share with others. Painted rocks can be placed in various locations around campus to inspire others
To view the list of events, times, and dates please: CLICK HERE
This program is open to all students, faculty, staff, Mason families, and alumni. To RSVP: CLICK HERE.
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Student Virtual Leadership Certificate Series (Virtual)
On Tuesdays, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (on Zoom)October 25th & November 15th
The LEAD Office is excited to announce the launch of our first ever Student VIRTUAL Leadership Certificate Series for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Student Leadership Certificate Series is designed to provide students with the opportunities to:
- Connect with other students around various topics of leadership in a cohort experience
- Develop a variety of different leadership skills and strengthen one's own personal leadership skills
- Identify ways you can help make a positive change in our communities
- Develop an understanding of one's personal leadership values are and how they influence one's leadership style
- Engage in a variety of leadership sessions that focus on leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and social change
Fall 2022 - Track #1: Discover Your Leadership Styles
Student Leadership Certificate Series
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Mason Nation Thriving Together: 5K (In-Person & Virtual)
Saturday, October 29th from 9:00AM Merten Hall
George Mason University will be hosting the annual Mason Nation Thriving Together 5K Run on Saturday October 29th, 2022, at Merten Hall on the GMU Fairfax campus. This is an in-person and virtual event that is open to anyone who is studying, working, and connected to GMU, but family members, friends, avid runners, and everyone else are also welcome! This is not a race (unless you would like to challenge yourself), but a time for us to be physically active and to connect with our community. All the funds go to helping Mason students, and this year fundraising is to support the Mason Counseling and Psychological Services Fund. Participating in the 5K will not only be a fun way to spend your Saturday, but it will also help you practice putting your physical health forward – whether you are a stay-at-home person or frequent exerciser – and support and build the Mason community.
Please make sure to register online and bring anything necessary you use to exercise – such as water, sunscreen, sunglasses/hat, and wear comfy running shoes.
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Leadership Connection Cohort (Virtual)
On Wednesdays, from 12:00PM - 12:45PM (on Zoom)October 26th & November 16th
Want to gain leadership experience? Interested in learning about cutting-edge leadership trends relevant to all careers? Join us for the Leadership Connection Cohort Series! This is a three-session series where students and staff can learn about various leadership topics that can be applied to current and future courses, careers, and social change. Participants that attend all 3 sessions will receive a certificate of completion, in addition to a t-shirt!
Join us for Leadership Connection Hours, a 3-part series with each hour focusing on a different aspect of leadership. On Wednesday September 28th we will focus on “Leadership in the Workplace”, what Competencies are needed to be a leader in the workforce, and what careers and connections George Mason University has to offer. Our upcoming sessions are on Wednesday October 26th and November 16th. On Wednesday October 26th we have “Going Beyond Diversity in Leadership” on how to embrace diversity and inclusion AND how to implement it into your leadership style. And lastly, on Wednesday November 16th we have “Mental Health & Leadership” which focuses on creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment in which people feel comfortable talking about mental health and how that can affect your own mental health as a leader.
For students: This program will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of leadership and offer ways in which you can incorporate leadership behaviors within your own life. Through this program, you will be able to gain leadership experience in a non-positional setting that will also be beneficial for professional experience and resume-building.
For staff: This program will be beneficial to learn from and engage with students from varying backgrounds and perspectives. Discussions can offer new ways of thinking that can be considered for future courses and can be applied to your own department’s leadership culture.
Remaining Fall Dates:
- Going Beyond Diversity in Leadership - Wednesday, October 26th from 12:00pm-12:45pm
- Mental Health and Leadership - Thursday, November 17th from 12:00pm-12:45pm
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