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World Campus hosts sixth Student Leadership Conference

Penn State World Campus hosted its sixth Student Leadership Conference from Oct. 15-16. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 20 students attended the sixth Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference, held Oct. 15 and 16 at the University Park campus.

During the conference, students attended sessions about leadership, networked with their peers, and participated in a variety of on-campus activities. There also was a panel discussion of four Penn State World Campus alumni.

"There was something really special about being here, and making some connections that I think are going to last a lot longer than just this conference," said Laura Glotzbach, a student in the Master of Professional Studies in Psychology of Leadership program. "I'm glad I took the time to commit to come. That experience was worth it."

Check out scenes from the conference in the gallery below.

Laura Glotzbach is studying in the master's in psychology of leadership program. She attended the conference and presented on the topic of 'The Art of Giving Feedback.' She said she made connections at the conference that she thinks will last a long time. Credit: Mike Dawson / Penn State. Creative Commons

Brian Redmond is the lead faculty member for the Organizational Leadership (OLEAD) program offered online through Penn State World Campus. He was one of the presenters during the Student Leadership Conference. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Psychology student Laura Gamble was excited to attend the conference where she met and spent time with her peers in person. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Attendees made personal and professional connections with fellow Penn State students, alumni, faculty and staff members. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Master's in higher education student Holly Hawkins attended Monday's sessions which focused on fostering diverse and inclusive environments, effective communication, storytelling and mindfulness. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students KashmirPaige Capenos-Paolucci, Erica Armstrong and Daniel Serfass test virtual reality headsets during a session on leading in virtual worlds. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Master of business administration student Lauri Accardi listens to another student on the second day of the conference. Students practiced active listening in this exercise during the closing session. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Dan Yesenosky teaches in the digital journalism and media bachelor's program. His presentation at the Student Leadership Conference was about career transitions. 'It's not a straight path to get a successful position,' he said. Credit: Mike Dawson / Penn State. Creative Commons

Alumni Adam Caimi, Melissa Reichard, Leah Carraway-Justice and Sean Walsh joined Marcia Kimler, associate director of alumni relations, for a panel discussion. The group shared information about their academic journeys, career paths and leadership tips with students. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Danielle Henry-Casantini was among the more than 20 students and alumni who attended the conference. Henry-Castantini is pursuing a bachelor of arts in organizational leadership. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Laura Glotzbach is studying in the master's in psychology of leadership program. She attended the conference and presented on the topic of 'The Art of Giving Feedback.' She said she made connections at the conference that she thinks will last a long time. Credit: Mike Dawson / Penn State. Creative Commons

Brian Redmond is the lead faculty member for the Organizational Leadership (OLEAD) program offered online through Penn State World Campus. He was one of the presenters during the Student Leadership Conference. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Psychology student Laura Gamble was excited to attend the conference where she met and spent time with her peers in person. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Attendees made personal and professional connections with fellow Penn State students, alumni, faculty and staff members. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Master's in higher education student Holly Hawkins attended Monday's sessions which focused on fostering diverse and inclusive environments, effective communication, storytelling and mindfulness. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Students KashmirPaige Capenos-Paolucci, Erica Armstrong and Daniel Serfass test virtual reality headsets during a session on leading in virtual worlds. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Master of business administration student Lauri Accardi listens to another student on the second day of the conference. Students practiced active listening in this exercise during the closing session. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Dan Yesenosky teaches in the digital journalism and media bachelor's program. His presentation at the Student Leadership Conference was about career transitions. 'It's not a straight path to get a successful position,' he said. Credit: Mike Dawson / Penn State. Creative Commons

Alumni Adam Caimi, Melissa Reichard, Leah Carraway-Justice and Sean Walsh joined Marcia Kimler, associate director of alumni relations, for a panel discussion. The group shared information about their academic journeys, career paths and leadership tips with students. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Danielle Henry-Casantini was among the more than 20 students and alumni who attended the conference. Henry-Castantini is pursuing a bachelor of arts in organizational leadership. Credit: Hannah Pollock / Penn State. Creative Commons

Last Updated October 18, 2023

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