This series is created to empower students, staff, faculty, and the community in a way that encourages motivation, and inspires transformation. Through the messages and the guest speakers, this series will cause attendees to reflect and take action in their lives. Topics and speakers were chosen around the strategic themes of a Global Mindset, Diversity, and Ethics and Leadership.

Week 1: It’s Bigger Than You

• Tuesday October 26: The Importance of Decision Making – Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn (First 30 students will get a copy of his book ‘Purpose Driven’)
• Thursday October 28: The Importance of Getting Uncomfortable – Ed Tillett

Week 2: Keeping Your Cool

• Tuesday November 2: The Principle of Gratitude – Nosa Eguae
• Thursday November 4: Having Healthy Expectations or What is Hope? – Joshua Langford

Week 3: Look Past the Surface

• Tuesday November 9: What is love? –  Joshua Langford
• Thursday November 11: Why being different is an advantage. –  Lauren Aitch-Guerrant

Week 4: Getting Rid of Limitations

• Tuesday November 16: Dominating your environment – Joshua Langford
• Thursday November 18: The Principle of Exposure – Bennie Fowler (First 30 students will get a copy of his book ‘Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success)

Week 5: It Isn’t Enough to Get an Education

• Tuesday November 23: Mental and Emotional Health – Jazmine Price
• Nothing on Thursday November 25, due to Thanksgiving

Week 6: We Need Everybody

• Tuesday November 30: The power of community – Mark and Jackie Baldwin
• Thursday December 2: Breaking the view of Culture – Broad College of Business Dean Sanjay Gupta

Week 7: You Can Lead!

• Tuesday December 7: You Can Lead – Rodger Price
• Thursday December 9: The Power of Leadership – Mateen Cleaves