Spirit of Leadership

Spirit of Leadership is an annual event at the Staley School of Leadership where alumni, friends, students and faculty/staff come together to reconnect, reunite, and re-energize around leadership.

Additionally, the award for the Michael C. Holen Leader-In-Residence is presented and celebrated during Spirit of Leadership at the Friday evening celebration and through classroom visits, presentations and more.

Spirit of Leadership 2024

The 14th annual Spirit of Leadership will take place Friday, Nov. 15. Registration is now closed.

6:30 - 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15

• Join us in-person for a program, recognition of our Michael C. Holen Leaders-In-Residence, and a social with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Wear purple and come prepared to reunite, reconnect and re-energize around leadership.

For those who cannot attend in person, a live Zoom will be available to watch the formal program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

• View a list of attendees.
• Get updates about the event on Facebook and our web calendar.

Agenda

• 6 p.m. Registration table opens: Pick up your name tag, grab a drink and find a seat in Town Hall. Enjoy live music from K-State's In-A-Chord while munching on some fan-favorite Manhattan snacks.
• 6:30 p.m. Formal program begins, to include recognition of 2024 Michael C. Holen Leaders-In-Residence, Mary and Carl Ice. Read more about their visit to campus earlier this year.
• 7:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in lobby. Building tours will be available.
• 8-8:30 p.m. Our photographer will be available at the photo booth to capture your memories.
• 9 p.m. Last call

Questions? Email us at leadership@ksu.edu.

 

Past events

• 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017