Diamond Leadership Program
Happy Black History Month!
"Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us." - Susan L. Taylor, journalist
February is full of workshops and events to make you a better version of yourself.
We have a ton of workshops coming up and we'd love to see you there! From money management to conflict management, we're trying to help you be the best version of you possible.
In addition to our workshops, make sure you look out for our Friday resources newsletter. This newsletter will be full of articles, videos, and websites you can use to develop yourself as a leader when you have down time.
As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Simply send us an email at lead@temple.edu and we will respond within 24 hours.
Black History Month Spotlight: Matthew Gaines
Matthew Gaines was a Republican Senator, Baptist preacher, and leader of the freedmen in Washington County, Texas in the 1800s. Gaines was elected as Senator of Texas's 16th district in 1869. He was adamant at protecting the rights of African-Texans and fighting to get them more. He is greatly known for his contributions to the discussion about public education and prison reform. One of his great triumphs was when he established the first public school system in Texas and was also able to push for Texas to benefit from the Morrill Land-Grant Acts, which enabled Texas to build colleges.
Gaines often faced backlash in his political career, including threats, racial slurs, and intimidation. Despite this, he pushed for the Militia Bill in 1870 to passing. This bill created a police force centered around preventing voter intimidation. In 1875, he was arrested for saying, "in the eyes of God, blacks are as good as white; they should have pride and hold their heads up even in troubled times," during a civil rights speech.
Gaines was born in Louisiana on August 4, 1840 to a female slave of the Martin Despallier family. Gaines was able to teach himself how to read due to the books that were smuggled in by a white boy.
Celebrate Black History Here at Temple!
Put these workshops into your agenda!
- Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, 4PM-5PM, Student Center Conference Room 207 (1 leadership hour).
How to Effectively Handle Conflict Utilizing your Conflict Style?
- Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, 3PM-4PM, Student Center Room 223 (1 leadership hour).
*ORIGINALLY this said February 16th, but the correct date is February 15th*
What type of communication do you display when involved in conflict? Your behavior and language can convey negative messages and interfere with the resolution of conflict. Help yourself become a conflict-management master! Join student-presenters from CERT to learn your conflict style and ways to communicate more effectively.
Risk in Communication – A Look at Virtual Confrontation and the Best Practices to Handle It
- Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 3PM-4PM, Student Center Room 220 (1 leadership hour).
Confronting others via text, email, or even social media can be risky business, but what if it’s your only option? This workshop will explore the dangers of virtual confrontation and discuss best practices when it can’t be avoided.
Open Arts College Night
- Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, 8PM, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102).
Be part of the FREE live show, jam session, dance party that features the hottest talent on the scene! Join us for the 5th Annviersary Sittin' In hosted by the founder Anothony Tidd and featuring some of Sittin’ In’s favorite regulars, including Orrin Evans, Ursula Rucker, Josh Lawrence, Laurin Talese, Korey Riker, Chartel Findlater, Tim Motzer, Luke Carlos O’Reilly, Anwar Marshall, and of course Anthony Tidd, Ciarra and DJ Blaak The 9th Man.
There will also be special tours throughout the Kimmel Center for Open Arts members.
Register here for the FREE Sittin' In event.
- Friday, April 7, 2017, 7:30PM, Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102).
Spend Friday night with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Open Arts members will have exclusive access to $10 tickets. Bring a friend and enjoy the Pennsylvania Ballet’s Romance.
Register here for $10 tickets.
If you have any questions or would like to reserve tickets for a group, email Ella at ella@campusphilly.org.
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