Open to all Maricopa students, the 2020 Virtual Student Leadership Retreat, featuring keynote speaker Abby Wambach, will be filled with dynamic content. This free event will have an exciting array of sessions and workshops to hone your leadership skills and help you network with your peers and experts in leadership.
Hosted by Maricopa Community Colleges, Central Arizona College, and Coconino Community College, this year’s event runs September 22 - 24 and will explore vital topics like:
- Leadership
- Change
- Social Justice
- Civic Engagement
World Cup Hero and Activist Abby Wambach to Keynote
Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
9:45 AM - Kickoff & Introductions | Jen Sydow and Mike Greene
10:00 AM - Screening: The Personal Statement Film - This Emmy nominated documentary will help you prepare for the afternoon’s workshop on how to write your personal statement.
2:00 PM - Where Do You Belong? | Dr. Belinda Ramos and Dr. Yvonne Reineke | Learn how to draft a strong personal statement to send it out as a part of your scholarship applications. Let strangers know you’re amazing and that YOU BELONG!
4:00 PM - Guest Leader Panel #1
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
2:00 PM - Social Justice and Sustainability | Rowdy Duncan
Get a sense of where you want to make a difference with your service and activism and look at social justice as a form of social sustainability! It’s time to make a difference by embracing change that does no harm or violence to Life, our Earth, local ecosystems, or our environment.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
9:00 AM - Civic Engagement: What Is It & Why Should I Care? | Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo
People think that Civic Engagement is all about voting, but it encompasses a wide range of activities and interests. Join this discussion about how you can reach your full civic engagement potential and positively impact your community!
2:00 PM - Workshop
4:00 PM - Abby Wambach, Keynote