Urban Leadership Program

TBT to the ULP grads of 2018 and 2019! More ULP scholars will be graduating soon!

It is time to vote for your student government leaders! All voting will be virtual, via the Roadrunner Link website. To participate in this year’s election, you must be logged in with your account. Follow this link, bit.ly/3sG7LMR to vote!

What is grassroots leadership? 🌿

“Grassroots leadership is a bottom-up, horizontal, collective, collaborative, social change model grounded in community and movement building.” - Randal Thompson and Edin Ibrhimefendic

From the book, “Grassroots Leadership and the Arts for Social Change,” Edited by Susan j. Erenrich and Jon F. Wergin, 2017, page 15.

We are so excited for the Spring Retreat this Saturday!

Practice some listing today 🌿

“If you want people to listen to you, you have to listen to them.”

Gloria Steinem, “My Life on the Road.” (Random House, New York): 2015. Page 37.

TBT to the ULP of 2012!

“Researchers have been investigating a phenomenon called focus Illusion. People tend to regard certain things in life as necessary for happiness while in fact they aren’t. The term ‘focus Illusion’ comes from the idea that you can be focused on a particular aspect of life, so much so that you can believe that your whole happiness depends on it.”
Interesting thoughts from Ken Mogi’s book “Awakening Your Ikigai.” Is there something that you focus on a little too much? Think about it today, and what truly makes you happy!

Ken Mogi, “Awakening Your Ikigai,” (The Experiment LLC, New York ): 2018. Page 188.

Join us today for a talk with Major General Angie Salinas, USMC (Ret.), and current CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/tJMqf-yvrj4tG91NEW8wi9IC9kCC5kCRjH7L/success?user_id=pvgNZfkeRFGOlHcnRAcpHw&timezone_id=America%2FDenver

This week’s quote is from the book "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. On page 128 he writes about Joe Flom an American Lawyer who become known for this work in company mergers.

“He didn’t triumph over adversity. Instead, what started out as adversity ended up being an opportunity.”

Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers, “Five: The Three Lessons of Joe Flom” Little, Brown and Company, 2008. page 128.

TBT to the ULP Fall Retreat of 2019! It was a fun day of art projects headshots and a visit to an escape room!

Be kind to yourself and other this spring break and stay safe and well!

The Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and the Urban Leadership Program presents Major General Angie Salinas, United States Marine Corps (Retired), CEO Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. General Salinas made history when she became the first Latina selected and promoted to the general officer ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps. General Salinas will join the MSU Denver community in a conversation around breaking through glass ceilings and women in leadership. Please join the CMEI and Urban Leadership Program in what promises to be an exciting conversation about leadership and life.

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R8BVq3K_RgWJA_u7eDFGrA

Today’s student spotlight is Julia. She is a dedicated student who continues to be an example of what it means to be a ULP scholar.

"The ULP has been foundational to my 3 years at Metropolitan State University (MSU). As a transfer student, the ULP offered me a “home” on campus. It was also a place where I could push my limits, a medium to explore my passions, and an avenue for deep connection with other peers."

Major is and an IDP: Sustainable Sciences and Strategic Leadership with a Minor in Management
Favourite Food: Fancy Ramen
Book I’m enjoying on audio at the moment is: Daring Greatly By Brené Brown

What decisions will you make today?

“Every instruction we give, every course of action we set, every result we desire, starts with the same thing: a decision.”
Simon Sinek, Start With Why: how great leaders inspire everyone to take action, 2009 Penguin Group: New York, New York. page 15

Introducing Andrew! Andrew is a Frontrunner with the Urban Leadership Program. He also works as a Brother 2 Brother Community Leader and is the head of the Humanizing Conversation Dialogues Program.

Major: Communication Studies

Favourite Food: Pizza

Book You Enjoy: The Alchemist

Introducing Roy Montgomery! Roy is the program coordinator for the Urban Leadership Program. He is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Roy has a degree in political science and loves to camp, fish, and read. He is currently reading The Admirals by Walter Borneman. He loves all things leadership and is here to support you in any way that he can.

Favourite Food: Lasagne

Pet's Name: My cat's name is Jojo, but when she misbehaves, I call her Josephine. 😊

Favorite Season: Fall (specifically in New England)

Hi, I am Tessa! I am a recent graduate from MSU Denver and am continuing to help out with the ULP. I love art, traveling, eating good food, and learning new things. Currently, I am a Frontrunner, and I’m the one behind the ULP’s social media posts. If you have any questions or want more info about the ULP please let me know!