Leadership OU

2022-2023 Leadership OU Schedule

Monday, August 29th 6-7 p.m.Student Pre-Networking Workshop, Oakland Center (Room TBD)

Wednesday, September 21st 6-8 p.m.LOU Opening Ceremony at Meadow Brook Hall- Dawn Aubry, CAS 1992/Vice President of Enrollment Management at Oakland University

Friday, October 21st 10a.m.-noonBrianne Zborowski, SBA '03 / Co-Founder & CEO, Apolla Performance Wear

Tuesday, November 15th 1-3p.m.Angela Powell, CAS 2007/Oakland County Commissioner

Thursday, January 19th noon-2p.m.Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, CAS 1990/Executive Editor at Times Media Group, AZ

Tuesday, February 7th 10a.m.-noonBrian Rider, SHS 2011/Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Health Dynamics Program Director at Hope College

Wednesday, March 15th 2-4p.m. ESTNeil DeLuca, CAS 2001 & SEHS 2011/Executive Director of Secondary Education at Rochester Community Schools

Monday, April 3rd 6-8p.m.LOU Closing Ceremony at Meadow Brook Hall- Humam Alwan, SECS 2020/ Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager at Stellantis

Dates/Times TBDNon-Mandatory Group Bonding Mixers

TheLeadership OU Student applicationfor the 2022-2023 cohort are now open! For additional information, contact Malea Borucki, student engagement and outreach coordinator atmborucki@www.zhongqiwg.com.

Eligibility:
Students who will have achieved junior or senior status by Fall semester (minimum 56 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Please note: students with less than 56 credits, but who will have earned 56 credits by the Fall start date of the program are eligible to apply. The most successful candidates have demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community.

Submit theLeadership OU mentor formto receive moreinformation.

Leadership OU’s mentoring program allows Oakland University alumni to share their experiences with student leaders preparing to enter the professional realm. The formal timeline for Leadership OU’s mentoring program is from September to April, but may continue beyond the program period if desired. Most Leadership OU Mentors have at least 3-5+ years of experience in their respective fields.

All mentors will:

• Accept student pairing determined by program coordinator
• Provide contact information (phone & email) to mentee
• Attend the Leadership OU opening and closing receptions
• Engage in one meaningful connection with mentee once per month (minimum)

Exceptional mentors will:

• Accept student pairing determined by program coordinator
• Provide contact information (phone & email) to mentee
• Attend the Leadership OU opening and closing receptions
• Engage in one meaningful connection with mentee once per month (minimum)
• Help mentee make a successful transition from student to alumni
• Provide constructive guidance and practical feedback to mentee
• 说明活性e involvement with the Oakland University Alumni Association
• Emphasize leadership, mentoring, and networking in conversations with mentee
• Maintain contact with mentee after formal conclusion of Leadership OU

For additional information, contact Malea Borucki, student engagement and outreach coordinator atmborucki@www.zhongqiwg.com.

“As a student, Leadership OU not only introduced me to a caring mentor, new peers, new career professionals, new job opportunities, and amazing memories, but Leadership OU changed how I view myself as a leader and instilled newfounded confidence in me. Leadership OU allowed me to gain wisdom from alumni who have lived through transitioning from student-professional and allowed me to have fun while doing it!”
——凯莉大厅,预期2023年毕业的学生,Cohort 2020-2021

“I loved being a mentor for the Leadership OU program. I was in the 2016 cohort, and I still keep in contact with my mentee to this day. I got a chance to work with an amazing individual and impart my knowledge of the professional world and life outside of college. I learned quite a bit myself in the process.”
- Shaun Moore, Mentor, SEHS 2015, Cohort 2016-2017

“I am a true believer in the transformational power of this award-winning program. The benefits of sharing real life experiences and having the opportunity to learn “outside the book” makes participation a win-win for both the mentors and the student mentees. Over the years I have had the opportunity to observe the benefits of this real world knowledge in the success of the student mentees after graduation. I was privileged to speak to Leadership OU and share the real world lessons of my 35 year career in banking and investments. Leadership OU Rocks!”
- Gary Brancaleone, SBA 1982, Speaker, Cohort 2014-2015

“Leadership OU holds a special place in my heart. As a student who was selected to be a part of the pilot program, my mentor helped navigate me through life both professionally and personally as I prepared to graduate. Years later, I applied to be a mentor, becoming the first mentee to become a mentor. During this time, the program became even more special to me. My mentee and I worked through the fears and challenges that arise when graduating. Through this, we got to know each other as people and helped each other grow. This didn't look like boring meetings either, we talked about life, goals, academics, and so much more over dinner, yoga, calls/texts, and more. Even after the program ended we kept in touch. I honestly feel so fortunate to have been a part of this program and highly recommend it to others."
- Taylor Eberhart, CAS 2015, Student 2013-2014, Mentor 2019-2020

“Being a part of Leadership OU was one of my favorite experiences while being at OU. I loved being able to build a relationship with my mentor, Justin, and it was great to have his opinions during a transitional period in my life. Getting to hear from the amazing alumni speakers was always inspiring and shows how much can be done with an OU degree. I even formed great friendships with Gary B. and Valiena A. thanks to LOU. If you are looking to build lasting relationships and better yourself professionally, then Leadership OU is a great way to do so!"
- Aaron Helander, SBA 2020, BIS 2017, Student, Cohort 2015-2016