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Union University students are
"Leading U" to a brighter future

Jackson, Tenn.September 29, 2000 – 51ÉçÇø's Office of Student Services will host "Leading U," a leadership summit and banquet for student leaders on Monday, Oct. 2 from 7 - 9 p.m., at Englewood Baptist. The leadership rally will be directed to more than 100 Union students in leadership positions.

Union President David S. Dockery will be speaking on his vision for student leadership on campus. Also speaking will be Union Communication Arts Department Chair Kina Mallard, who will give advice on how to deal with conflict management, and how to communicate with one's administrators. There will also be a proactive session where the students split into roundtables to make the session more personal, which will allow them to participate in role-playing and case studies that will equip them for the "real" world,"

"This summit offers student leaders a time to come together and develop skills so that they can in turn teach others leadership," said Kimberly Thornbury, dean of students at Union. "It also fosters a sense of community, and is an encouragement to all seeking or experiencing leadership positions."