SLO LEADER
OF THE PACK
CHALLENGING THE LEADER IN YOU
November/December 2013 ISSUE 4
Featured Student Leader of the Month: Kendall Fields
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Health Studies--First Responder
Involvement: Parliamentarian for the Black
Student Union, University Board Productions Coordinator, S.T.R.O.N.G. MENtoring Program, Fall 2013 Prowl Leader
Featured Student Leader of the Month: Jon Kirgis
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: BFA Graphic Design
Involvement: Graphic Designer for The
Warbler, University Board, and Student
Government
EASTERN
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
LEADER OF THE PACK
LEADER OF THE PACK
Successful Leaders
Leaving a Legacy
What legacy do you wish to leave behind? Knowing
how you want to be remembered helps you decide
how you live and work today. Consider the following
ways to leave a legacy:
1) A Legacy of Excellence
To leave a legacy of excellence, strive to be your best
every day. As you strive for excellence, you inspire
excellence in others. Serve as a role model. One person in pursuit of excellence raises the standards and
behaviors of everyone around them.
2) A Legacy of Encouragement
You have two choices: uplift others or bring them
down. Be remembered as the person who encourages, not discourages others. Be that person that
someone will call years from now and say, “Thank
you, I couldn’t have done it without you.”
3) A Legacy of Purpose
To leave a legacy of purpose, make your life about
something bigger than you. People are most energized when they are using their strengths and talents
for a purpose beyond themselves. Live on through the
legacy you leave and the positive impact you make
on the world.
4) A Legacy of Love
Share a legacy of love to be remembered from generations to come.
ARTICLE ADAPTED FROM “5 WAYS TO LEAVE A LEGACY,” THE JON GORDON COMPANIES, INC.
Successful Leaders
G.R.E.A.T. G.P.A. Study
Tips
G - Go to class
Attendance is a must to understand your studies and your notes!
R - Review and Re-read
Review notes taken in class and re-read important chapters for understanding
E - Early studying
Avoid cramming. Studying the night before is cramming, which is another term for panic studying. Naturally when the brain is not relaxed, it will not function optimally.
A - Answer questions
Study enough so that you can expertly
answer questions that yourself or others have
T - Take notes
Don't rely on just your memory. The mere act of writing is in itself a learning process since the act requires comprehension and organization skills.
G - Gadgets-aided learning
Laptops and tablets are more than just for surfing the web!
P - Peers can help
Compare notes and study in groups!
A - Ask for past exams
Likely whatever has been covered in previ
ous exams will come up again.
Do you know someone who is an
exceptional leader on campus?
If so, please tell us about them
and they may be featured in
our next newsletter.
ARTICLE ADAPTED FROM “STUDY TIPS,” YOUR GPA
CALCULATOR.
Do you want to write an article for the
leadership newsletter?
Contact: Jen Serrano
[email protected]
FEATURED RSO OF THE
UPCOMING
MONTH:
EVENTS
Latin American Student Organiza- So You Think You Can Rap?-UB
tion (LASO)
Wednesday, November 6, 7pm
Each month, the Student Life Office “Leader of the Pack” monthly newsletter will feature a registered student organization. This
month, the staff from the Student Life Office would like to recognize
the Latin American Student Organization for all of their hard work in
programming for this semester! Congratulations, LASO!
“The purpose of the Latin American Student Organization is to:
Promote and address the educational, cultural and social
aspects of Latino communities
on all levels. This shall be done
through creative events such as
lectures, workshops, films and/
or attending any Latino conference or performances, etc.
Work with students, faculty,
staff and other community resources in addressing issues
of diversity, particularly as they
relate to Latino students, by
reaching out to other groups to
expand our horizons and gather
information on other societies in
the surrounding area.
Aid in providing assistance to
incoming and enrolled students
and help them adapt to life at
Eastern Illinois University.
To support all members in
achieving their fullest potential
by providing social and academic leadership along with
spiritual growth experiences.”
Do you know of an RSO that
you would like to recognize for
the newsletter?
7th Street Underground
Spelling Bee-BSU
Monday, November 11, 7pm
Phipps Lecture Hall
FREE EVENT! WIN PRIZES!
Essence of a Man Scholarship
Pageant
“Rise of the Kings”
Wednesday, November 20, 7pm
Grand Ballroom
Puerto Rican Independence
Day-LASO
Tuesday, November 19
Contact: Jen Serrano
QUOTE OF
THE MONTH
“Everyone must leave something behind
when he dies . . . Something your hand
touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die . . . It doesn’t
matter what you do, so long as you change
something from the way it was before you
touched it into something that’s like you
after you take your hands away.”
Ray Bradbury