The 4rd annual Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat for Ithaca College students will be held on November 4-6, 2005.
Presented by the Center for Student Leadership & Involvement and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, this 2 ½ day retreat presents the opportunity to explore various aspects of diversity and their relationships to leadership. During the retreat, the entire group will participate in a series of educational sessions and discuss issues as a large group, as well as in smaller, informal conversations. Transportation, meals, lodging and participant materials are provided at no cost to the participant.
“This retreat opened my eyes to different points of view, gave me the courage to ask questions, and exposed me to the stories of some very brave individuals. CCLR increased my awareness, tolerance, and appreciation of those who are different from me. It gave me the opportunity to discuss topics with my peers that are usually considered taboo. What's more, I met a wonderful group of new students and have established some truly special relationships. CCLR was an experience that I value highly and it was a definite highlight of my freshman year!”
- Amanda Schlenker
“The Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat was one of the most intellectually and emotionally-stimulating events I have ever experienced. I became more connected with my peers and more interested in being active on-campus. I believe that if you deem yourself to be a leader, then the CCLR is an event in which you must participate. I can certainly attest to the fact that CCLR will strengthen your mind, open your heart, and fixate your soul on activism.”
- Joncier Rienecker
Interested students should complete the application and submit it by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2005 to be considered for participation. Applications are available online at www.ithaca.edu/csli (click on ‘Leadership’ and then ‘Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat’). Please understand that we are seeking students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and that this program is open to all Ithaca College students regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, socio-economic status, and physical or learning ability. As one past participant noted last year, “Everyone has a cultural identity. At first, I wondered why some people were chosen. I soon understood.”
