The 2011 New U Student Leadership Conference
Collaborating to influence change in the community and beyond
The focus of the New U conference is on building relationships and understanding the systems around us to create positive change. The goals of the New U Conference are to create the opportunity for you to:- Meet other student leaders, network, and build strong relationships for future collaboration and friendship
- Learn about resources to be more effective in your role and feel empowered to make a difference
- Increase your understanding of equity and inclusivity and see how your organization can empower others to appreciate diversity in all its forms
- Build your understanding of how to engage others in influencing positive change in your community and beyond
Schedule at a Glance:
Friday June 17th, 2011
16:00 - 18:00 Registration & Check-in Student Centre17:00 - 19:00 Light Dinner Rex's Den
18:00 Chair's Welcome and Conference Opening Student Centre, Room 110
19:15 Speed Networking Rex's Den
20:00 Portfolio-based Discussion BV264, AC332 & AC334
21:00 Social Time (Acvities TBA!)
Saturday June 18th, 2011
8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast Rex's Den9:00 Conference Kickoff Rex's Den
10:00 The Year Long Plan: Your Student Organization MW170
11:00 Break & Travel Time
11:15 Concurrent Skill Development Workshops # 1 Multiple Locations
Options Include: Greatness = Seeing the End. Now | Getting to Know Your Business |
Thinking of Everything: Inclusivity and Diversity | Success. Can’t get it alone.
12:15 Lunch and Alumni Mentor Group Discussion
13:30 Concurrent Skill Development Workshops #2 Multiple Locations
Options Include: The Art of Atraction | No I in Team | #NewU: Marketing & Social Media |
Cash Rules Everything Around Me: Deal with it.
14:30 Alumni Mentor Group Discussions
15:15 Concurrent Skill Development Workshops #3 Multiple Locations
Options Include: Bulletproof: Media Relations & Image Management | Tick Tock on the Clock: Self Care for the Student Leader | Event Panning: Remembering the Details | How to Understand Advocacy
16:15 Alumni Mentor Group Discussions
16:45 Break & Travel Time
17:30 Group Photo
18:00 Dinner with Alumni Mentor Rex's Den
19:00 Alumni Panel Q and A Rex's Den
20:30 Social Activity (Activity TBA! It's a surprise!) Rex's Den
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and Portfolio Discussion Rex's Den 10:15 Conference Debrief and Learning Exchange MW 110/120/140/170
11:15 Conference Wrap-Up Rex's Den
12:00 Check Out & Departures
Please note:
- Bus from UTM will depart at 4:30 pm on Friday afternoon and bus to UTM will depart at 1:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.
- Conference schedule may be subject to minor changes. A detailed schedule with session locations will be provided in your delegate package.