Executive learns to lead!

A number of members of the SU Executive have jetted off to the United States to take part in a Young Leaders Program, run by the Irish Institute of Boston College.

Members to include President Ben Preston, Gareth Keating and Edward Hanna are all believed to be in attendence. Whilst it is not regarded as 'official' Union business all sabbatical members are expected to take it as part of their 'annual leave' but it was suggested that it may form part of their duties in representing Queen's.

The program is described as where fourteen young leaders (aged 18-24) - seven from Ireland and seven from Northern Ireland - including leaders in politics, university life, business, and nonprofits, "participate in a ten-day exchange program in the U.S. The program will feature academic seminars and meetings to examine how young people in the U.S. acquire leadership skills, are empowered to influence public policy and improve community life. Participants will look at how youth are inspired to become active in public policy issues at local, national, and international levels."

The program is sponsored by the Irish Institute at the Centre for Irish Programs, Boston College, and the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. All costs with regards to the program are to be covered.

The seminar starts tomorrow - April 4th and runs to the 14th. We hope to keep you posted in anyway we can.