Monday, April 03, 2000

Wilmington, NC -- Recognizing exemplary UNCW student leaders, the second annual Leadership Month will highlight and celebrate student leadership from across the campus. This year's theme, Faces of Leadership, captures the spirit of the many events designed to honor UNCW's outstanding student leaders.

"There are a lot of people doing wonderful things on campus, who don't often get recognized for it," said Julie Owen, assistant director of Leadership and Volunteer Programs. "(Leadership Month) is a way to stop and recognize them and show just how many students are involved and making an impact."

Kicking off this year's activities is educational lecturer Will Keim, who will speak at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, in the Warwick Center Ballroom. The Education of Character lecture will address issues concerning leadership and ethical responsibility and is presented by the Office of the Dean of Students. Other event highlights include the Student Leader Photograph, a group picture of student leaders, at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 13, on the Campus Commons and the Student Leader Reception, at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, in the Warwick Center Ballroom,which will recognize more than 300 student leaders from various organizations and departments.

For more information on Leadership Month activities, contact Shannon Hooker, Activities and Leadership Center, at 910/962-3827.