Leadership at Moravian College is defined as the capacity to mobilize oneself and others to work collaboratively to bring about change for the betterment of society. Leadership is everyone’s option and everyone’s responsibility; leadership is action, not position. Leadership requires ethical and socially responsible behavior as well as the complex cognitive and personal abilities fostered in the liberal arts. We believe that all students have the potential to engage in acts of leadership and service for the common good.
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October 15, 2009, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Hunger Banquet. This is an event that teaches participants about the problem of hunger in the world. As participants enter, they take a ticket out of a basket. On their ticket is a random assignment – either low income, middle income, or high income. The numbers are roughly proportionate to the distribution of wealth in the world; in other words, there are far more low income than middle, and far more middle than high. Participants will then eat a meal, learn about hunger, and share conversation that illustrates the inequalities in our world. Registration required. Register now!
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and The Leadership Center
October 16, 2009, 11:45am-12:45pm, PPHAC 335
Alumni Leadership Speaker. Join us in conversation with Moravian alum Mr. Eric Ruskoski (’69). His presentation will focus on innovation and building a global business. Mr Ruskoski is President of Aptar Closures, Inc., which is a division of the Aptar Group, a publically traded company. He is a member of Aptar Group’s leadership team, and sits on their Foundation Board. Eric conceived of the idea and holds a patent for the “top on the bottom” flip tops used for Heinz ketchup and other plastic bottles. Approximately 80-85% of all plastic closures for lotions, shampoos, etc. are produced by Aptar Closures and use his patents. Mr. Ruskoski graduated from Moravian College with a B.A. in English and earned completed a master’s degree program in Literature at the University of Maine. RSVP required. Contact Katie Dantsin or Prof. Eva Leeds for more information.
October 22, 2009, 1:00pm-9:00pm
PICPA 10th Annual Characteristics of Successful Women. Female students are invited to travel to Philadelphia with the Moravian College Accounting Club to hear from four prominent Philadelphia women who will share their insights into how to succeed in today's rapidly changing marketplace. Participants will learn how these women’s choices and challenges affected their careers. Mix and mingle at a networking reception following the program. This program is hosted by the Pennsylvania Institute for Certified Public Accountants. Sign-up in the Economics and Business Department by September 30, 2009.
October 27th, 2009, 4:00pm-6:30pm
Reel Leadership, Stand and Deliver. Dr. Nathan Shank, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will facilitate the viewing of a film followed by discussion on leadership themes. RSVP to Michelle Schmidt.
Sponsored by The Leadership Center
November 5th-7th, 2009
IMA Student Leadership Conference. Each year with the financial support of USG and Accounting Alumni, the Moravian College Accounting Club (IMA Student Chapter) is able to sponsor student participation at the IMA Student Leadership Conference. This year the conference is in Saint Louis, MO This Annual Conference focuses on leadership, career building, and business etiquette. Students regardless of major can benefit from the knowledge gained and networking opportunities. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact John Rossi or Michele Matuczinski by October 7, 2009.
November 9, 2009, 4:30pm-5:45pm
Space is Limited! Civic Reflections-Leadership. This session will involve the practice of reading and discussing a short piece of literature as a means of reflecting on the central questions of civic life. A facilitator from Pennsylvania Campus Compact will lead this small group discussion. RSVP required (x1509). Participants should be prepared to discuss The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Sponsored by The Leadership Center
November 9, 2009, 7:00pm-8:15pm
Space is Limited! Civic Reflections-Community & Community Building. This session will involve the practice of reading and discussing a short piece of literature as a means of reflecting on the central questions of civic life. A facilitator from Pennsylvania Campus Compact will lead this small group discussion. RSVP required (x1509). Participants should be prepared to discuss Fellowship by Franz Kafka and Mending Wall by Robert Frost.
Sponsored by The Leadership Center
