This annual event brings outstanding black high school students from across the state to the KU campus. Students and adult leaders hear national and regional speakers address critical issues facing today's black youth.

Sponsored by University of Kansas

• Office of the Provost
• Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Office of Admissions
• Student Involvement & Leadership Center
• Continuing Education

Goal of the Black Leadership Symposium

The Black Leadership Symposium is designed to recognize high academic-achieving African American students and provide tools for leadership and college preparation. This program is not a substitute for a campus visit to KU. If you and your students are interested in visiting KU, please contact the Office of Admissions to set up a time to visit. Check out www.admissions.ku.edu/visit to learn about the many visit options, or call 785-864-3911. If you and your students are interested in other multicultural events at the University of Kansas, check out the Office of Multicultural Affairs events calendar at www.oma.ku.edu.

To participate, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in grades 9–12
• Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Exhibit leadership potential

Program Questions?

Greg Valdovino, Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone 785-864-5160 orgregv@ku.edu

Candace Dettbarn, Program Manager, KU Continuing Education
Phone 785-864-7852 or dettbarn@ku.edu

Please check back soon for a full conference schedule.

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