The Staley School of Leadership Studies announces two upcoming What Matters to Me and Why presentations. Both events will take place in Town Hall in the Leadership Studies building and live on Zoom.
The What Matters to Me and Why leadership lecture series features stories about the speakers’ journeys – how they have chosen to live their life, the core values they have adopted, the personal choices they have made and lessons they have learned.
Lunch, from Mr. Goodcents, is provided at the in-person events to enjoy either 30 minutes prior to the lecture or to take with you after the lecture. Details can be found on the RSVP form.
Ayumi Amama, instructor, Academic Success Center, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Division of Retention, Diversity, and Inclusion, will present “The Story of an Unfinished Ruler,” on Thursday, Nov. 18, from noon – 1 p.m. RSVP for the event by Wednesday, Nov. 17.
“I will share my story from my childhood in a small town in southern Osaka, Japan, to my college and young career days in Yokohama, an international port city next to Tokyo, and then coming to the United States and having a family. Throughout these transitions, many people and experiences shaped who I am now and I am still growing. Along the way, I accepted grace and finally overcame a long-time struggle, which led me to many open doors that I have never expected to see. My dad once told me that we all are born a plain ruler, and as we gain knowledge and experiences, as we take on challenges that seems impossible, the ruler gains more dense demarcations and expands in length. This is the story of an unfinished ruler.”
Linda Craghead, director of facilities services, will present, “The Long and Winding Road,” on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. RSVP for the event by Tuesday, Nov. 30.
“Life’s journey has followed a long and winding (often detoured) road. Heading to K-State from a small family farm, I majored in animal science and was on a pursuit to become a veterinarian. Life happened and my direction changed. Afforded the opportunity to interview and begin my career with the world leader in agriculture, Cargill, I was assigned to work with the most difficult animal….people. I’ll share the lessons learned from people throughout my life’s detours into the business of mental health, economic development, an appointment as the Assistant and then interim Secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and finally returning to my alma mater, Kansas State University, as the Director of Facility Services.”
This informal lunchtime series supports K-State’s Principles of Community by encouraging reflection on matters of personal values, beliefs and motivations to better understand the lives and inspirations of those who serve and shape the university.
This series is sponsored by the Staley School of Leadership Studies and a campus and community-wide committee.
