Summer 2009

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

This past week, we had 115 rising high school seniors from all over the nation participate in the 2009 Multicultural Leadership Program-Summer Leadership Institute (MLPSLI). This was an intensive residential, pre-college program during which academic, leadership, and career-choice activities were explored through collaborative work with our corporate and other educational development partners. Throughout the four days, MLPSLI participants interacted with current Miami University students, faculty, and staff as well as professional corporate representatives.

The students attended short seminar classes during the four days in Fine Arts, Business, Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-Med or Education. They also attended Admission 101 sessions to help them prepare for the upcoming admission process.

It was great assisting with the coordination of this program and getting to know the participants beginning with their applications. The most memorable part of the program for me had to be the talent show. We had 17 students participate from singing and dancing to Tae Kwon Do. It was rewarding to see how much talent these students have beyond their academic achievements!

This was just one of the many experiences available in the summer for high school students. For more information you can visit www.muohio.edu/summer.