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
Date February 8, 2025 Time 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location 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
Time 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Activity Check-in and Breakfast
Time 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Activity Welcome
Time 10 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Activity Keynote Speaker
Time 11:25 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Activity Breakout 1(30 minutes)
Time noon - 1 p.m. Activity Lunch
Time 1 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Activity Stretch Break
Time 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Activity Breakout 2 (1 hour)
Time 2:25 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. Activity Breakout 3 (45 minutes)
Time 3:20 p.m. Activity Closing

2025 Keynote Speaker

Michael P. Shannon, Ph.D.

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