The Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center is excited to announce the return of our womxn's leadership development program called EMPOWER and we want you to be a part of our returning cohort!
We are looking for 24 UC Merced female identifying students and/or allies who are interested in exploring their identities as leaders, and getting more involved in leadership at UC Merced & beyond. We welcome all students, whether you are continuing your leadership journey, or you've just begun! EMPOWER consists of six (6) 120-minute sessions.
What will you do in this program?
In this program, you will be introduced to leadership theory and explore your leadership identity.
You will develop key leadership skills such as confidence, empowerment, communication, and empathy.
You will reflect on the following questions: "Who am I? What impact may I want to make in this world? How do I want to engage in leadership?"
You will understand the importance of allyship and self-advocacy to reach your leadership potential.
You will learn about gender and racial inequities in leadership and how we can overcome them.
Students who participate in the program must be available to attend all 6 of the workshops happening Wednesdays: Feb. 5th, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb, 26, March 5th, and March 12th, at Granite 115 11:00am - 1:00pm.
If you have any questions, please email us at lead@ucmerced.edu or visit us at KL 172.
Apply Today: https://studentleadership.ucmerced.edu/EMPOWER
