The Franz Center invites University community members to the Bauccio Lectures Series Keynote, “Beyond ‘Political Correctness’: Success and Everyday Leadership” by Neal Lester on Thursday, February 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Lester is currently a foundation professor of English with specializations in African American literature and cultural studies, and is also the founding director […]
Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Becoming Human: A Community Conversation, Nov. 15
All University community members are invited to join in a community discussion exploring the concept of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, and the challenges and opportunities it presents us in our lives, on Tuesday, November 15, from 4:30-6 p.m., in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room. The event […]
2016 Bauccio Lecture with Dan Wieden: Nov. 16
The University welcomes Dan Wieden, co-founder and chairman of Wieden+Kennedy, when he delivers the 2016 Bauccio Lecture in Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. The lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Wieden will present “I’m Here to Make You Fail.” The Bauccio Lecture Series […]
Franz Center ThinkTank Innovation Lab Dedication, Oct. 12
The Franz Center will formally launch the new ThinkTank innovation lab, along with upcoming programs, workshops, and introductory course offering, at a special event on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The program, hosted by University provost Tom Greene, will include a short talk by John Sherry ’85, director […]
Nominations Welcome for Leader Certificate Program
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation invites all staff and faculty members to nominate students for the Leader Certificate Program (LDR 225) course offered in the spring semester. During this course, students explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, […]
$100K Challenge Venture Competition, April 23
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will present its annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition on Saturday, April 23, in Shiley Hall room 301. This competition provides students with the opportunity to receive feedback from experts in the entrepreneurial community, win cash prizes, and acquire legal and other services that will help advance an […]
Nominate Students for Franz Center’s Leader Certificate Program
All faculty members are invited to nominate eligible, outstanding students for the Leader Certificate course (LDR 225) offered in fall 2016. During this course students explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, explore several leadership theories, and create a personalized […]
Nominate Students for The Leader Certificate Program
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation invites all faculty members to nominate eligible outstanding students for the Leader Certificate course (LDR 225) offered in the fall semester. Students will explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, explore several […]
Dexheimer Leadership Fellow training and development
The Franz Center is providing free training and development for faculty and staff who want to learn more about becoming a Dexheimer Leadership Fellow. There are over 30 faculty and staff participating this year. There are still a few available openings to participate. Dexheimer Leadership Fellows are intended to encourage, develop, and help prepare students […]
David Houglum named director for leadership of the Franz Center
David Houglum was named the director for leadership in the Franz Center. He was actively involved in the Franz Center programs while serving as the Director of the Moreau Center, which will make for a seamless transition. Houglum came to the University as interim director of the Moreau Center in 2013 and was named director […]