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The University of Iowa will host its annual Fall High School Youth Summit on Wednesday, October 11, 202, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event for any high school student seeking to strengthen knowledge and empowerment of Latinx identities will be held in the historic Iowa Memorial Union.
Our theme, "Empowering Leaders through Self Discovery, " will frame a day of teaching valuable skills in communication and leadership while allowing participants to grow by learning more about themselves. Students will collaborate with peers from every corner of our state to understand how their personal growth, shared experiences, and individual rights can impact change as leaders. Learning these skills is essential in preparing them for their next step toward college or wherever their future takes them.
We invite you and your students to participate in this year's summit. Registration for this event will remain open until October 4, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. You can register by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Luis Aranda (luis-f-aranda@uiowa.edu), Blake Simpson-Wade (blake-simpsonwade@uiowa.edu), or Alma Bernal (alma-bernal@uiowa.edu).
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 11, 2023, on the campus of the University of Iowa!
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Program
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Maria Bruno is the executive director of belonging and inclusion and assistant to the vice president for the Division of Student Life. A licensed clinical psychologist and health service provider. Dr. Bruno provides administrative oversight for Student Disability Services (SDS), Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC), Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP), and Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE).
Dr. Bruno is also an adjunct faculty within University College and the College of Education, teaching undergraduate and graduate students. She serves as a mentor for many students of color and early career professionals. She has worked in various settings, including the United States Air Force, promoting individuals’ overall well-being and mental health.