The Annual Men and Women of Color Leadership Conference will take place on the Indiana University Bloomington campus on Fri., Nov. 4, to Sat., Nov. 5, 2011.

This conference provides a platform that will enable students of color the opportunity to assemble and discuss topics that impact their communities. The mission of the conference is to empower all participants with the skills and knowledge needed to foster academic success, establish coalitions, and improve personal achievement by influencing leadership through the representation of unity and a commitment to the collective betterment of humankind. In support of the mission, the conference seeks to sustain goals relative to graduation, leadership development, career preparation and awareness, diversity education, and personal empowerment. A holistic approach toward students' development is provided.

"War on education: what does it mean for U.S.?" is this year's theme. This theme reflects the goals of the conference and embodies several important issues that have recently come to the forefront in American society.

Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe (SAAB), Dr. Shaun Harper (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Khaula Murtadha (IUPUI) and Dr. Charlie Nelms (North Carolina Central University) will be speaking at the event this year. You may access a speaker's photo and bio at www.indiana.edu/~moc/speakers.html.

Presentation proposals are now being accepted for the conference. If you wish to submit a proposal, please complete the proposal submission form. Submission deadline for professionals is Jul. 29, 2011; for graduate students, Sep. 19, 2011.

More information can be found at the Men and Women of Color Leadership Conference Web site. Please post the date flyer and spread the word!

Revised: June 27, 2011

Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs
Bryan Hall 115, Bloomington, IN 47405-7000, USA
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