UTSA students attend National Collegiate Leadership Conference
(Feb. 27, 2015) -- Four UTSA undergraduate students and two graduate advisors recently attended the National Collegiate Leadership Conference (NCLC) at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz.
UTSA students Melanie Spiller, Leo McAfee Jr., Millie Monreal and Jaswanth Kintada and advisors Erika Garcia and Latrice Owens joined more than 500 university students from across North America to grow as collegiate leaders.
The annual conference focused on the connection between leadership, social justice and service. Attendees participated in service activities, workshops and discussions. The students also participated in the NCLC’s annual Case Study Competition, placing second for their marketing strategy, designed to promote the non-profit organization Beads of Courage.
“Participating in the National Collegiate Leadership Conference was a humbling and memorable experience,” said McAfee, a junior mechanical engineering major. “I learned important things about myself, but beyond that, I learned how people can come together and do great things.”
Keynote speakers for the event were Deanna Lewis, the first female firefighter in the history of the Tucson Fire Department, and Antonio Neves, award-winning journalist and nationally recognized expert on the millennial experience. The speakers emphasized the importance of strong leadership and leveraging leadership experience to help others.
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Events
At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.
Buena Vista Building, Buena Vista Theater, Downtown CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.