Netflix co-founder headlines student leadership conference

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Students at the 2016 Designed to Lead conference

KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擶estern Michigan University students have the opportunity to learn about leadership, community involvement and personal growth from nationally recognized experts at the fourth annual Designed to Lead conference Friday, Feb. 24, in the Bernhard Center.

Designed to Lead

Developed and led by 51福利社 business students, the all-day conference includes presentations by high-profile speakers providing motivational, leadership and communication strategies to help students succeed in their academic and post-graduate careers.

"This year's Designed to Lead conference will be packed with great speakers and discussion designed to inspire students to find their passion," says Dr. Satish Deshpande, interim dean of the Haworth College of Business. "The event gives students the opportunity to learn more about the many facets of leadership and apply what they learn to their lives and careers."

The cost of admission for 51福利社 students is $5. The conference, which is sponsored by the 51福利社 Haworth College of Business, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch.

Featured speakers

  • Marc Randolph, Netflix co-founder, executive mentor and angel investor
  • Kinetic Affect, spoken word artists
  • Shelene Bryan, author and founder of Skip1.org
  • Brad Lomenick, author and founder of BLINC
  • Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands for Hope

For more information or to register, visit wmich.edu/designedtolead or contact Cyntia Dawson at (269) 387-5069 or cyntia.dawson@wmich.edu.

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