I have learned a lot about myself over the last four years of college. Many situations have presented themselves in front of me and I’ve had to learn how to navigate them in all different ways all while having no clue what I am doing. The best thing I learned is the importance of being…
Central Harmony Executive Board – Executive Secretary
After spending the school year falling in love with my RSO, Central Harmony A Cappella, I knew that I wanted to play a much larger role in the success of the group. After campaigning for a position, I was eventually able to secure a position as the executive secretary for the 2019-2020 school year. As secretary,…
Finding my Home – Central Harmony A Cappella
Throughout the first two years of college, finding my “place” on campus was a continuous struggle. Though I was putting myself out there, I never really felt I could call CMU a home just yet. All of the people I had met were able to discover a group or organization they immediately clicked with; except…
“I Just Love Getting Dressed For Tea” – Working With The Enchanted Princess Ball
When I first heard about the Enchanted Princess Ball as a sophomore in high school, I was immediately interested in volunteering there. Once I saw the show in person, my interest quadrupled and I knew it was the perfect place for me to be spending my time. I was lucky enough to have a friend…
Being a Co-Chair – LAS Competition Day
As a Leader Advancement Scholar, we have the opportunity to serve as either a member or a chair of a LEAD team. During my first two years as a member of LAS, I was just a chair but I knew I wanted a challenge when going into my junior year. When the applications went out,…
Post-Disney Therapy – Friends with Disney Alumni Association
The time I spent with the Disney College Program is something I hold near and dear to my heart. After completing two different College Programs, one as a Character Attendant in spring 2017 and a Bell Services/Dispatch Greeter in summer 2018, Disney has become an integral part of my DNA. Not many people understand what…
The Dynamic Duo: Back at it Again – A Relay For Life Reflection
If I learned anything from the first-semester of my freshmen year, I work EXTREMELY WELL with one of my great friends Emily Wessel. I met Emily through us both being members of the Leader Advancement Scholar cohort of 2016, and we grew very close to being partners in our debate class that year. Emily and…
You Ain’t Ever Had a Friend Like Seth – A Mentor Reflection
“Mentoring is something that has to be practiced, has to be learned, and has to be refined.” ~ Dan Gaken As a Leader Advancement Scholar at Central Michigan University, I was required to be a mentor to a freshmen member of LAS during my sophomore year. The LAS minor requires this as they want each…
“Food For Thought” – A COM 461L Reflection
College tuition is never fun to think about. When I do start thinking about where my money is going, I am glad that it goes to classes like Communication in Leadership. During the Spring of 2018, I had the privilege of taking a course with Dr. Elizabeth Carlson, who is by far one of the…
LAS: Servant Leadership at its Finest
Everything that is done in the Leadership Institute and the Leader Advancement Protocol starts with wanting to serve; the same goes for Servant leadership. Servant leadership is a learned set of practices that aim to help enrich the lives of individuals, build better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. I do not…
Logan James Palm 