Student Conference on Leadership
17th Annual Conference - February 8, 2025
Back again for the seventeenth year in a row, Student Involvement is excited to bring you our Student Conference on Leadership. This year’s theme, "Running into your Calling: Leading with Purpose", promises to be an unforgettable experience that not only enhances your leadership skills, but also fosters a sense of belonging and networking with your fellow Nighthawk peers. This conference takes a unique approach by incorporating a running theme to make the learning experience engaging, interactive, and memorable. Join us as we run into our calling through purposeful leadership!
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Cottrell Center Ballroom, Dahlonega, Campus |
Conference Overview
Free to all UNG students!
Save the date for the University of North Georgia’s 17th Annual Student Conference on Leadership. The purpose of this conference is to give all students the chance to learn about leadership and grow as leaders all while meeting and networking with peers. You do not have to be heavily involved in student organizations to attend this conference – it is for all students to develop their leadership skills! This is only one day to learn with a lifetime to lead!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in and Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Welcome |
| 10 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 11:25 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Breakout 1(30 minutes) |
| noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. | Stretch Break |
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Breakout 2 (1 hour) |
| 2:25 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. | Breakout 3 (45 minutes) |
| 3:20 p.m. | Closing |
2025 Keynote Speaker
Michael P. Shannon, Ph.D.
