ALANA Students Leadership Retreat

“Voice. Power. Change. (Re)Defining our Leadership”

What is it?
The ALANA Students Leadership Retreat is designed for student leaders who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: African/Black-heritage, Arab/Middle Eastern heritage, Asian/South Asian heritage, Latino-heritage, Native-heritage and/or mixed-race. 

The ALANA Students Leadership Retreat is daylong retreat designed to fortify participants in leadership roles here on campus and beyond, to focus on shared experiences and to critically examine various issues and –isms (racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, etc.) that relate to living in a multicultural and diverse community. These goals are accomplished through community building and personal reflection exercises that help students identify as social change agents. 

Then on campus through their organizations, students are galvanized by the enhanced connections made during the retreat and are able to continue in their work with a strong supportive community behind them.  The retreat is intended for students who currently hold leadership positions as well as those interested in further involvement on campus. 

This is the first time that event is being held and we hope this is an opportunity to identify personal and organizational allies, make meaningful connections, gain insight into one’s self, and celebrate our similarities and those things that make us unique.

The retreat is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Dean of Diversity and Inclusion

Where and when does the retreat take place?
This semester’s retreat will take place at Willets conference Center on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Who should apply?
The ALANA Students Leadership Retreat is a joint venture between the Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs and Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and is open to all students who identify with one or more of the following culture groups: African/Black-heritage, Arab/Middle Eastern heritage, Asian/South Asian heritage, Latino-heritage, Native-heritage and/or mixed-race.  First and second year students are strongly encouraged to apply. 

ALANA Students Leadership Retreat Applications are due Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by 5 pm