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About The Summit
The 2024 Men of Color Leadership Summit will include conversation around this year’s theme:
The Year of Excellence: Rise to the Occasion
The summit will bring together collegiate students of color to explore topics related to the theme, provide access to information that fosters leadership skills while provoking conversations that support the students to persist in their academic journey.
The summit will be a full-day event, consisting of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The keynote speakers will be experts in their respective fields and will provide insights and inspiration to attendees. Panel discussions will allow for in-depth exploration of important topics, while workshops will provide practical skills and strategies. Networking opportunities will allow attendees to connect with peers and professionals and explore potential career paths. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the event.
Target Audience
The summit welcomes all students to participate in program activities. However, all programming and activities will be geared towards issues impacting male-identified students of color including those who identify as African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and mixed race. Attendees should have an interest in exploring important topics related to their identity, health and wellness, personal development, and career exploration.
First-Generation Scholarship
Register by Friday, April 12th to enter for a chance to win one of five (5), one-time $1000 scholarships. This applies to first-generation students, to be eligible to qualify for the scholarship you must:
- Be a current MSU Denver student
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits this spring semester
- Have completed FAFSA/CASFA on file
- All scholarships will be presented during the summit, and recipients must be in attendance to receive the scholarship
2024 Men of Color Leadership Summit
Friday, April 26th | 10:00AM - 5:00 PM | Springhill Suites Hotel - Auraria Campus
Student RegistrationSummit Speakers
Special Guest, Wayne Kimball Jr.
Head of AI Strategy & Operations, Google Cloud at Google
(Biographies)
Dr. Fernando Branch
Principal of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Vu Tran
Director of Capital Markets at Fund Launch Partners
Dallas Davis
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Recruiting at Colorado Rockies
Albert Gutierrez
President of Bud and Mary's Cannabis
Dr. Rashad Anderson
Director of Call Me Mister & Associate Professor of Teacher Education at MSU Denver
Breakout Sessions
- Exploring leadership skills and strategies geared towards collegiate male-identified students of color.
- Accessing resources for promoting health and wellness within the unique context of their lives.
- Building resilience and self-care practices to navigate academic challenges and personal growth.
- Establishing a network of peers and professionals to support academic and personal success.
- Sharing experiences and strategies for overcoming obstacles in the academic journey.
- Creating a sense of belonging and community that encourages persistence and achievement.
- Promoting positive representations geared towards collegiate male-identified students of color at MSU Denver.
- Increasing awareness of the importance of diverse narratives in academic and professional settings.
- Providing networking opportunities and career guidance to enhance future success and advancement.
Building Bridges To Success For Students Of Color
As Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) continues its commitment to retaining, supporting, and graduating male-identified students of color, the Brother-to-Brother Program is set to organize the University’s first Men of Color Leadership Summit.
The summit, known as the Collegiate Men of Color Leadership Summit, strives to establish a secure and inclusive environment where collegiate men of color can convene to delve into crucial topics affecting their lives. These include health and wellness, societal stereotypes, leadership, and persistence in their academic journeys.
While MSU Denver is attentive to retention and graduation rates for all students, there is a particular focus on addressing concerns related to the degree attainment of Black/African American and Latino American men.
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FAQ
Yes, your full participation is encouraged. Should you need to step away at any point during the program, please notify a volunteer or committee member.
Please dress casually. T-shirts will be provided to all attendees to wear for the event.
The Tivoli Parking Garage is the designated parking for our event. Please refer to this map to locate parking and event location (circled in red).
The Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and the Brother-to-Brother Program aims for inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully.
Note: Participants requiring accommodations should contact Jermaine Gunnells (he/him) at [email protected] by Monday, April 15th, 2024. Requests made after this date will be provided to the best of our ability.
Connect With Us
MOC Leadership Summit
Click the link below to meet our MOC Committee!
For any questions or concerns, please contact us via email.
The MOC CommitteeCampus Locations:
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB) 237
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 39, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362