SPOKANE, Wash. The Program in Leadership and Professional Studies at Washington State University Spokane is launching an annual spring lecture series beginning today, Jan. 17. The series features the opportunity to interact with Spokane area leaders who will share their insight on authentic leadership.
The general public, faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the weekly lectures on Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. on the Riverpoint Campus in the Academic Center room 249 at 600 N Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane. Campus visitors can park in the metered spaces or purchase a parking pass from Parking Operations in the South Campus Facility behind the Bookie at 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
“We have many local leaders who exemplify authentic leadership,” said Clif Barber, director of the Program in Leadership and Professional Studies. “The Spring 2008 Leadership Lecture series is designed to explore the concept of authentic leadership through their life stories. We hope this series will foster introspection among those who attend so they can begin a journey that develops their own style of authentic leadership.”
A detailed list of the invited speakers and their leadership background can be found online at https://www.spokane.wsu.edu/academics/Leadership/lectures.asp.
About The Program in Leadership and Professional Studies
Offered by the General Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Professional Studies (LPSt) prepares you to serve as an informed leader and responsible citizen who can effectively foster change for the benefit of others.
The program’s interdisciplinary curriculum blends courses in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g. sociology, psychology) with courses in the arts and humanities (e.g. English, history, philosophy). Students acquire knowledge of the social and technological forces that shape society; a grasp of issues related to diversity and culture; and effective communication, team-building, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
About Washington State University Spokane
WSU Spokane is the urban campus of Washington State University, a land-grant research university founded in 1890. The campus features advanced studies and research in health sciences and health professions, the design disciplines, education, social and policy sciences and science and technology. WSU is one of just 95 public and private research universities with very high research activity, according to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifications. In addition, U.S. News & World Report ranks WSU as one of the top public research universities in the nation.
Related Web Links:
Program in Leadership and Professional Studies: https://www.spokane.wsu.edu/academics/Leadership/
Authentic Leadership Lecture Series: https://www.spokane.wsu.edu/academics/
Leadership/lectures.asp
WSU Spokane: www.spokane.wsu.edu
