This post is going to be short and to the point...
Blueprints Leadership Program applications are now available!
Pick one up in the Student Activities Office (2136 UC) or on our website: http://sao.umd.umich.edu/sao_blueprints/
If you're interested in applying, the deadline is Friday, September 19th at 5pm. If you've already been through the program, nominate or encourage another student!
I can't wait to start receiving applications! Contact me if you have any questions -- akaraban@umd.umich.edu
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Getting ready for the fall semester...
August is always a very exciting time for me in the planning processes for UM-Dearborn Leadership Programs! I can't wait for 08-09 because I know the many great students who will be a part of our programs, and who can and will make such a difference to our community!
This week, I've been confirming a tour of Downtown Detroit for students who are accepted into the Blueprints Leadership Program. We'll be downtown led by our friends from Inside Detroit looking at historical landmarks like the Guardian Building, the Harmonie Park neighborhood, the theater and stadium district. What I'm most excited about, though, is that we're going to take a look at some of the work that regular people, just like you and me, have have done in the city from a vision they had to make something better - like the community garden, near the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. We'll travel around by bus and by foot to see some of the critical issues facing Metro Detroit, but also the incredible opportunities that we have, as citizens and leaders to make a difference. We will finish by sharing a dinner in the city. I simply cannot wait.
Even though I am in the city quite frequently, and I feel like have a grasp on it - I always learn, see or hear something new and exciting when I visit. I feel proud to be a part of this community and believe that it is the responsibility of each of us to care for not only each other - but our community.
I wonder... how will you make a difference?
This week, I've been confirming a tour of Downtown Detroit for students who are accepted into the Blueprints Leadership Program. We'll be downtown led by our friends from Inside Detroit looking at historical landmarks like the Guardian Building, the Harmonie Park neighborhood, the theater and stadium district. What I'm most excited about, though, is that we're going to take a look at some of the work that regular people, just like you and me, have have done in the city from a vision they had to make something better - like the community garden, near the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. We'll travel around by bus and by foot to see some of the critical issues facing Metro Detroit, but also the incredible opportunities that we have, as citizens and leaders to make a difference. We will finish by sharing a dinner in the city. I simply cannot wait.
Even though I am in the city quite frequently, and I feel like have a grasp on it - I always learn, see or hear something new and exciting when I visit. I feel proud to be a part of this community and believe that it is the responsibility of each of us to care for not only each other - but our community.
I wonder... how will you make a difference?
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Getting started on this new blog
So, an alum of the Blueprints Leadership Program and the University of Michigan-Dearborn (Adam Harris) gave me this idea to start having students in the leadership program blog about their experiences, their thoughts, and what they're learning. Since if I am going to ask them to do it, I figured I better start doing the same thing...
Leadership is a journey, not a destination - and throughout this year I'm really looking forward to exploring that journey with a new group of students, the 2008-2009 class of Blueprints! As the summer winds down, and everybody thinks about heading back to school, I am excited to be putting the finishing touches on the program and gearing up for yet another amazing year. This is going to be the best year yet! I can hardly believe it but... this is our fifth class in the program! I can't even believe it! I am so amazed when I reflect on the wonderful students who have been through the program and the incredible things they're doing. I wonder who will be with me on this journey in 08-09? You?
A friend of mine, on her blog, had a "wordle" picture. This is something I hadn't heard of before, but became immediately interested in. So, here is my Blueprints wordle... I hope to use it as inspiration for this year and I'm really excited about how it turned out! Let me know what you think!
Leadership is a journey, not a destination - and throughout this year I'm really looking forward to exploring that journey with a new group of students, the 2008-2009 class of Blueprints! As the summer winds down, and everybody thinks about heading back to school, I am excited to be putting the finishing touches on the program and gearing up for yet another amazing year. This is going to be the best year yet! I can hardly believe it but... this is our fifth class in the program! I can't even believe it! I am so amazed when I reflect on the wonderful students who have been through the program and the incredible things they're doing. I wonder who will be with me on this journey in 08-09? You?
A friend of mine, on her blog, had a "wordle" picture. This is something I hadn't heard of before, but became immediately interested in. So, here is my Blueprints wordle... I hope to use it as inspiration for this year and I'm really excited about how it turned out! Let me know what you think!
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