The symposium invites students in grades 9th - 12th to participate in a leadership workshop at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students are given the opportunity to work with UNL students, staff, and faculty to discuss and solve issues that affect the Latino, African American, and American Indian communities. Students are encouraged to take what they learn from the experience and make a difference in their own community.
Keynote speakers include:
Chad Smith, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Monday, November 5, 4:30 pm
American Indian Leadership Symposium
College of Law, Hamann Auditorium
Read full bio: http://admissions.unl.edu/visit-ne/campus-visits/diversity-leadership-symposia/american-indian.aspx
Cristina Perez, lawyer, television personality, radio host, entrepreneur/business owner, author and columnist
Tuesday, November 13, 4:30 pm
Latino Leadership Symposium
College of Law, Hamann Auditorium
Read full bio: http://admissions.unl.edu/visit-ne/campus-visits/diversity-leadership-symposia/latino.aspx
Hill Harper, actor, author and volunteer and Spokesperson for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Wednesday, November 28, 3:30 pm
2012 Black Leadership Symposium
City Campus, Nebraska Union Auditorium
Read full bio: http://admissions.unl.edu/visit-ne/campus-visits/diversity-leadership-symposia/black.aspx
The symposium is co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Law and the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.