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Conference shapes leaders
By Dave Stephens
Assistant
Campus Editor
Future leaders of Purdue, and possibly the nation,
spent part of their weekend learning how to become better leaders and
students.
The Mortar Board Leadership Conference, which took
place in Stewart Center on Saturday, taught students some of the skills
to succeed in the classroom and as leaders.
"This year's conference went really well," said
Joshua Merrill, a senior in the School of Agriculture and co-chairperson
of the leadership conference. "There was a lot more enthusiasm than
I expected at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning."
The conference, which had a 'hard rock' theme this
year, was broken down into an opening session, three breakout sessions
and a closing session featuring a speech by Purdue president Martin
Jischke.
Students were given the option of choosing which
breakout sessions they wanted to attend. Each session was hosted by
different University and business leaders and covered a range of topics
such as job searching, etiquette skills and group motivation.
"It was good to see all the students there, and
hopefully they will take something home with them, whether it's a new
idea, new friends or a new outlook on leadership," said Merrill.
"I really enjoyed the talk by 'Mom Nonnie,'" said
Goris. "She taught us a lot about etiquette and was really funny." 'Mom
Nonnie,' also know as Nonnie Cameron, is a nationally recognized authority
on etiquette.
"I learned a lot of stuff about relaxation," said
Ron Barkowski, a freshman in the School of Management. "It will really
help to lower my stress level during the school year."
Jischke spoke at the closing of the conference,
urging students to take on a leadership role at Purdue and take advantage
of opportunities.
"One of the remarkable things about our society
is that opportunities for leadership exist every day, everywhere and
in every community: on the school board, the county council, you can
help with the Boys and Girls Clubs, civic projects and charity groups
like the people who have worked to make this University better for the
students to come, and particularly for you," said Jischke.
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