Student Leadership Challenge News

Greetings Challenge Participants:

In case you didn't already know, Friday, April 25th marks the beginning of Alumni Weekend here at Temple University! It is going to be a weekend filled with exciting events and fun activities, so make sure you read below for more information on how you can participate.

Starting Friday, April 25th, to Sunday, April 27th, the weekend will be packed with a range of different things to see and do. From reunions for Temple organizations, to a 5K run and family fun walk, and even a Spring football game. All the events are free and open to the rest of the Temple University community, not just alumni!

To get more information on the weekend click here

This past week a group of Diamond Leaders participated in a serious challenge, climbing the rock wall in Pearson-McGonigle Halls!

The Climbing wall hosts a variety of terrain from face climbs to steep overhangs. Routes are set with a focus on building strength, balance and technique for beginner to advanced climbers. Introductory to advanced sessions are lead by knowledgeable and experienced staff.

The Climbing Wall is located in the atrium of Pearson McGonigle Halls 1800 North Broad Street. Hours of operation, events, calendar, sessions and clinics can be found on www.temple.edu/studentaffairs. The Climbing Wall is open to all Temple affiliated students, staff and alumni.

When: Friday, April 25, 2014 - 10:00pm-1:00am

Where: Howard Gitttis Student Center

BFU presents Free Food & Fun Friday: Family TUnion! Get to know your TU family during a night of free food, games, prizes, and more.

1. What has been your motivation for getting involved in the Diamond Leader program? How long have you been a Diamond Leader?

   I heard about the Diamond Leader Program through the Fox School of Business, when I was looking at ways to get involved on campus. I am a transfer student, hence there were some challenges for me in adjusting to the new place. But I was looking at opportunities where I could get involved, meet interesting people and give back to the Temple community. I’ve been a Diamond Leader for 2 years. The countless opportunities I've been presented with and the amazing people I have met who are involved in the program are two reasons as to why I remain an acitve member in the Diamond Leader Program.




2. How has the experience impacted you?

   When I look back at the time that I’ve spent here at Temple University, I am so incredibly grateful and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to be part of such a dynamic group of individuals like the Diamond Leaders. I learned a lot about myself and others.

   
   

3. What has been your fondest memory?

   Spending my summer at the Diamond Leader Retreat at Fellowship Farm was one of the most life enriching experiences. It was truly an opportunity to learn and grow in my understanding of leadership, the Diamond Leader program, and my individual and collective contributions to the Temple community. I made great friends, created alot of memories and learned so many new things for which I am forever indebted to the Diamond Leader Program.

   
   

4. What is the best part of being a Diamond Leader?

   I don't even know where to start… One of the best parts of being a Diamond Leader is the pleasure of building relationships with other compassionate people and creating a positive change.

   
   

5. Do you have any tips/advice for any future Diamond Leaders?

   
   

   -Be 100% committed. If you made a decision to become a Diamond Leader, go for it. You will be expected to be dedicated, but you will have great pay-offs afterwards.

   
   

   -You have to enjoy what you are doing (self-explanatory).

   
   

   -Develop the right attitude- find a connection with the program coordinators and students themselves.

   
   

   My advice, JOIN the program. You will fall in love with it.

   
   

   
   

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Stay connected with The Office of Leadership Development! It's a great way to to find out everything that is new and exciting and how you can stay involved.

· Log onto your Blackboard.

· Click on “TU Student Leadership Challenge”.

· Click on “Tools”.

· Click on “My Grades”.

· This will show you what events you have attended and how many points you have earned through this attendance. Remember, you need 50 Leadership Diamond Points to apply for the Diamond Leaders program.

· Please note: These points are for the Leadership Challenge only, you will not receive academic credit for your involvement in the program.