Ignite Leadership Institute

Explore your leadership style, participate in hands-on activities, and leave with connections to new UWM classmates.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

How To Attend

The Ignite Leadership Institute will have in-person clusters for Fall 2022! See below for our schedule!

What To Expect

Join us for Ignite and you will:

  • Connect how your values and life experiences play a role in leading others
  • Learn transferable skills to apply on-campus and beyond

Your Ignite experience will include:

  • Participation at the Ignite Kickoff
  • Four weekly small-group leadership sessions with your Ignite Cluster and Ignite Coaches
  • A celebration of your program completion at the Ignite Closing Reception
  • An Ignite Workbook and Personal Reflection Guide to help you map out your leadership goals and next steps
  • An Ignite t-shirt

Fall 2022 Ignite Schedule

  • Wednesday, October 12 – Kickoff – 4:30-6:00 PM
  • Week of October 17 – “Leadership is Purposeful” Cluster Session
  • Week of October 24 – “Leadership is Ethical” Cluster Session
  • Week of October 31 – “Leadership is Inclusive” Cluster Session
  • Week of November 7 – “Leadership is Empowering” Cluster Session
  • Wednesday, November 16 – Closing Reception – 4:30-6:00 PM

Ignite Participation Application

Explore your leadership style, participate in hands-on activities, and leave with connections to new UWM classmates.
Please note that this program is designed for undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student, please reach out to us at leadership-program@uwm.edu and we will work with you to find a leadership program that fits your interests.
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Questions? Contact us at leadership-program@uwm.edu.