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Calling all student leaders!
Carolina Leadership Development is currently accepting applications to join the Spring 2015 cohort of the Ignite Leadership Program. If you currently hold a leadership position within your student organization or are considering pursuing a leadership position, this opportunity is designed for you.
By collaborating with a cohort of other campus leaders, we will explore leadership development in the context of your current extracurricular involvement. Our program's curriculum includes four monthly Ignite sessions packed with skill-building, networking, and free lunches!
Apply here! The application deadline is Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Townsend.

Treat Yo Self Thursday is the best day of the month!
All students are invited to enjoy cupcakes and conversation with Carolina Union staff once a month at 4pm in the West Lounge. We want to hear your ideas and comments about the Union—everything from the furniture to the programming and more. Even if you don't have anything to share, you're welcome to take a cupcake!
Spring 2015 Dates
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 16
Check out photos of past events on our Facebook page!

The Carolina Union is proud to be a part of this year’s campus-wide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events begin on Sunday, January 18, with the MLK Memorial Banquet at the William and Ida Friday Center. Monday is chock full of festivities, with the 35th annual Keynote Lecture and Awards Ceremony capping off the day at 7:30pm in Memorial Hall. Hosted by the Carolina Union Activities Board and the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, this keynote will feature civil rights activist Angela Davis (pictured above). Complimentary tickets sold out within the first day of availability, but overflow tickets are still available by making reservations.
Other Union activities include hosting the “I Have A Dream” campaign in the Art Gallery all month and a screening of the film The Fight In the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farm Workers’ Struggle on Tuesday, January 20, at 5:00pm in Room 3209.
Festivities continue throughout the week thanks to the hard work of the MLK Celebration Committee, a body of 22 student representatives from campus organizations. Jesus Barreto represents the Carolina Union Activities Board on the committee, and he’s enjoyed the opportunity to work with other campus leaders: “I feel inspired to be able to represent my organization in such an important university initiative.”
To echo Jesus’s sentiment, the Union is so pleased to join our campus partners in celebration of Dr. King’s legacy.
Read more about the week’s events on the official webpage.

The Spring 2015 Functional Leadership Workshop Series kicks off on Wednesday, January 14 in the Union. Presented by the Office of Student Organizations, this series is designed to develop student organization officers and members into knowledgeable and effective leaders. The various sessions teach leaders all they need to know to make the most of their organization during the year -- everything from group icebreakers to recruiting to social media and more!
This series is designed specifically for leaders or officers of officially recognized student organizations, but organization members who do not hold an official position within their group are also highly encouraged to attend. See the series website for more details.

The Carolina Union Activities Board (CUAB) is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 President position.
The job of president is to preside over CUAB, oversee the work of the chairpersons who make up the board, and serve as the ambassador for CUAB to the Carolina Community. Such a role requires much time, effort, responsibility, and enthusiasm. The president wears many hats and is essential to the overall health and functionality of a vital organization to campus life.
Interested? Submit your application on Student Life by Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

Name: Hailey Ziegelhofer
Department: Event Services
District: 7
Recognized for: Reliability

"Hailey always shows up to work on time and completes any task quickly and efficiently. She is also actively involved with CUEF and can be seen around the Union outside of her normal work hours often. She will be greatly missed upon graduating next month!"

All student employees are evaluated throughout the year according to a rubric of six categories: job knowledge, efficiency, reliability, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills. Each month Carolina Union full-time staff nominates five student employees who have demonstrated exemplary behavior in one or more of these categories. Please help us congratulate these students on this impressive achievement!
Name: Jenny Wei
Department: Administration
District: 5
Recognized for: Interpersonal Skills
"Jenny is always upbeat and friendly and answers the phone with the same affection. She is the “Jill-of-all-trades” constantly working with various departments on special projects and events. She is such a valuable asset to our organization!"

All student employees are evaluated throughout the year according to a rubric of six categories: job knowledge, efficiency, reliability, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills. Each month Carolina Union full-time staff nominates five student employees who have demonstrated exemplary behavior in one or more of these categories. Please help us congratulate these students on this impressive achievement!
Name: Marissa Techmeier
Department: Marketing & Design
District: 5
Recognized for: Technical Proficiency
"With every project assigned, Marissa shows enthusiasm to expand her current design skills and learn new techniques. She’s emerged
as one of our go-to designers for hand-lettering, and I know I can throw any project at her with confidence that she’ll do a great job."

All student employees are evaluated throughout the year according to a rubric of six categories: job knowledge, efficiency, reliability, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills. Each month Carolina Union full-time staff nominates five student employees who have demonstrated exemplary behavior in one or more of these categories. Please help us congratulate these students on this impressive achievement!
Name: Jessica Castro-Rappl
Department: House Staff
District: 3
Recognized for: Reliability
"Jessica is an amazing addition to the House Staff. Most notably, she is the first to step up when someone needs a sub for a shift or we have a late call. Many shifts would go unfilled if it weren’t for Jessica constantly picking them up at the last minute."

All student employees are evaluated throughout the year according to a rubric of six categories: job knowledge, efficiency, reliability, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills. Each month Carolina Union full-time staff nominates five student employees who have demonstrated exemplary behavior in one or more of these categories. Please help us congratulate these students on this impressive achievement!
Name: Leigh Browder
Department: House Staff
District: 8
Recognized for: Critical Thinking
"When protesters were present during a CUAB movie, Leigh was quick to offer suggestions and even volunteered to speak to the protesters to resolve the issue. She exudes professionalism and her positivity keeps everyone upbeat on shift."