Two dozen University of Mary Washington students spent their Spring Break serving others. The students, who spent a week in Albany, Ga., and Melbourne, Fla., built houses with Habitat for Humanity through a program known as Alternative Spring Break. … [Read more...]
“Do I inspire others? Am I doing the best job I can as a leader? Would it be ok if everyone acted as I do?” were a few of the important questions that University of Mary Washington students asked themselves as part of a presentation on ethics and leadership at the sixth annual Student Leadership Colloquium on Saturday, Nov. 10. Senior Liz Brennan, president of the Judicial Review Board (JRB), along with Andrew Gabany, vice president of the JRB, presented on ethical standards for leaders with interactive examples and discussions. Brennan also used different moral scenarios to push students to consider the implications of their actions, such as the ethics of parking in a handicap designated space. “Always consider the circumstances when making an ethical decision. The situation will never be black and white,” said Brennan. Brennan’s presentation was one of eight sessions at the conference focused on different aspects of leadership, including finding one’s … [Read more...]
The University of Mary Washington’s Center for Honor, Leadership and Service hosted a screening of “Up To Us,” a nonpartisan documentary that focuses on the importance of the youth vote in the upcoming election, on Thursday, Nov. 1. According to the film’s website, “Up to Us” aims to voice the concerns and issues of young Americans, many of whom are struggling in today’s recession. The film hopes to educate young people on issues and solutions as it follows two young Americans with a goal to make a difference in the world. The film screening was followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director David D. Burstein, Matthew Segal, executive director of Our Time and other special guests. “We are thrilled to bring the film to Mary Washington and are looking forward to a great conversation with fellow members of our generation about what is at stake for all of us,” said Burstein. The program was sponsored by two of the leading youth political engagement … [Read more...]
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