Student Block Party
Join us on campus the last Saturday in August! The Student Block Party is the perfect way to invite new students to your organization. Your organization will be provided with a table and two chairs.
Student organizations must sign up to reserve your spot.
Trainings: learn how to use Raider Connect!
We use Raider Connect to connect students with organizations, and so you can learn about events, and take advantage of leadership development opportunities.
Are you a student organization officer/advisor that does not know how to use Raider Connect? That's okay! Attend these seminars to learn how to use the platform to the best of its ability.
Student Leadership Banquet
The Student Leadership Banquet is an annual event where students are celebrated for their contributions as a student leader. The event is planned by the Center for Student Life & Leadership and funded by the Campus Activities Fee.
All students, student organizations, advisors, faculty, staff and award nominees are encouraged to attend!
2027 awards will be held March 11, 2027, and RSVP in Raider Connect is required by Friday, March 5, 2027.
Brian Kloet Campus Involvement Award
Student must:
- Have been enrolled during the 26-27 academic year
- Have been active and involved in student activities
- Have established a cross-college interest in campus life and has been helpful in promoting the overall college experience through outstanding citizenship
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Benham Service and Civic Engagement Award
Student must:
- Have been enrolled during the 26-27 academic school year
- Have been active, involved and shown leadership in service and civic engagement initiatives
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Student must:
- Have been enrolled during the 26-27 academic school year
- Exemplify the spirit of Martin Luther King through community involvement and campus life
- Seek to bring about change by promoting the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Cedric and Sandy Ward Leadership Award
Student must:
- Have been enrolled during the 26-27 academic school year
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills throughout the community or college
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
Richard W. Calkins Presidential Leadership Award
- Have been enrolled during the 26-27 academic school year
- Recipients will have demonstrated notable leadership on campus through student organizations, student government, music, theater or athletics.
- Candidates will have created an improved collegiate experience through personal involvement in campus activities.
Contact
For questions, please contact the Center for Student Life & Leadership at (616) 234-4160.