INSPIRE OTHERS TO CHOOSE OPTIMISM AND PROMOTE POSITIVITY
A brand new program was implemented in The Office of Student Activities and Involvement at CMU last fall called Student Organization Specialists (SOS). This program helps define and achieve success for registered student organizations (RSOs) by providing support through workshops, advising, and consultation. SOS develops facilitation guides and conducts research on best practices in order... Continue Reading →
For the past three years I’ve been involved with an annual event here at CMU called Up All Night (UAN). This event is a tradition and just celebrated its 11th year on March, 15th 2019. The purpose is to provide CMU students with a night of safe fun including entertainment, prizes, food, giveaways, crafts, games,... Continue Reading →
Last year I served on the Leadership Institute's Special Events LEAD Team as a member and had such a good experience that I applied to be a Co-Chair for this year. Read last year's blog here. Being active on a LEAD Team is part of my protocol as a Leader Advancement Scholar. LEAD Teams are designed... Continue Reading →
Last year as a freshman I got involved with this organization early on and fell in love with it. Read last year's blog here. I grew very close to the executive board and members so quickly I really felt like I found my place on campus. In my first year I volunteered at several events... Continue Reading →
It can't be true... I'm already done with my first year of college?? Remember my very first blog I said that "I was beyond nervous to start this new adventure but I felt somewhat ready and excited."? I can remember my first week here at CMU like it was yesterday. Never knowing what to expect but... Continue Reading →
The bigger and badder LDR 100; LDR 200. This was the second course I've taken with my LAS cohort of the year and yes it has leadership written all over it. The goal of this course was to give us a better understanding of theoretical, philosophical, and conceptual foundations of leadership. OR, for a less... Continue Reading →
A part of my protocol for LAS is to be active on a LEAD team and since I'm pretty fond of coordinating events I chose to join the Special Events/Social LEAD Team. I had a lot of excitement for this team because our main purpose/goal was to provide unique and interesting opportunities for LAS cohorts and... Continue Reading →
Wow! LAS-in-the-D was such a successful trip jam-packed with so many new memories and learning outcomes. Detroit felt and looked so different than I expected (haven't been to the city in almost 2 years) and we, LAS, truly had a blast. Planned for the trip was a visit with the students at Jalen Rose Leadership... Continue Reading →
This Friday, February 10th, 2017 I will be going on a service trip to Detroit, MI with my LAS cohort. I've heard great things about the LAS in the D trip and how it is one of the Leadership Institute's favorite tradition. I have been anticipating this trip all year long but I wasn't aware of... Continue Reading →
Simon Sinek began his investigation of how leaders inspire action by exploring what makes leaders stand out. He examined the way they think, act, and communicate and came to the conclusion that effective leaders start with "why". Sinek's quote, "People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it," explains how great leaders... Continue Reading →
OLIVIA FRANKLIN 