The ability to become a leader within a diverse multicultural community has become increasingly important in today’s world.
The 2025 ALANA Multicultural Leadership Conference will take place September 20 - 27, 2025.
The ALANA Multicultural Leadership conference was created to showcase multicultural organizations impact on campus, while providing programs for student leader development, appreciation of diversity, and the importance of being an engaged student on campus, in preparation for your career, upon graduation and becoming an alumni.
Students who participate in the ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) Multicultural Leadership Conference have an opportunity to develop skills that will help them as leaders and managers within their student organizations today, while preparing them for success on their career paths. By engaging in the ALANA Multicultural Leadership Conference students acquire a stronger knowledge and deeper understanding of many cultures. This experience allows students to recognize the importance of inclusion through learning about the rich diversity of our campus community and multicultural organizations. Student leaders, alumni, faculty, staff members, volunteers, along with professional speakers and performers come together to facilitate these events making it one of the most unique conferences at SUNY Oswego.
2025 ALANA Conference Theme: Becoming the Best YOU
Schedule* for the 2025 ALANA Multicultural Leadership Conference:
Please Join Us for The 2025 ALANA Conference: Becoming The Best You
Saturday, September 20th - Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Saturday, September 20th
International Day of PEACE Walk
11am- 12pm Oswego City Hall to Marano Campus Center Cafe
International Day of PEACE Campus Activities
12 - 2pm MCC Cafe: Letters to the Next Generation: students write letters envisioning the peaceful world they hope to pass on to future Oswego students, while highlighting their commitment/actions toward being peacemakers. Rock Painting (outside): Peace themed. Food and drinks will be available.
Monday, September 22nd
Evaluating Yourself: Areas of Strength and Areas for Improvement,
featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joshua Fredenburg
5pm - Sheldon Ballroom
Students who attend this event will begin the process of self-evaluating the habits, characteristics and behaviors that either support or hinder their development as leaders. This personalized experience enables students to take ownership of their growth and plan to accomplish goals set for the academic year.
Tuesday, September 23rd
The Tea about College Life (panel discussion)
6pm MCC 132 (Auditorium)
This event highlights how personal commitment to growth is key to academic success, leadership, and campus involvement by actively seeking spaces and opportunities that help you make the most of your college journey.
Wednesday, September 24th
Talent Show: The Best Me Looks Like This
6pm Sheldon Ballroom
Themed talent show that invites students to showcase their talent, whether it be poetry, singing, acting, instrumental, etc.
Thursday, September 25th
Leadership Workshops
4:30-7pm MCC 114, 132, 133, 142, 143, 201, 205 (Round Robin Style)
1. Time Management/Responsibility
2. Team building
3. Accountability
4. Emotional Intelligence
5. Professionalism in Practice: Character, behavior and networking
6. The benefits of Advocating for Yourself
7. Effective Communication
Friday, September 26th
11am - 4pm Empowered To Lead: Serving with Purpose On Campus
Serving the Campus Community Through collaboration with Sustainability, students will be encouraged to put their leadership in action through campus engagement with Shining Water, Open Garden or a third option.
Saturday, September 27th
Rise and Lead Conference Dinner featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dar Mayweather
6pm Sheldon Ballroom
Concluding event for the conference, where attendees will be served multicultural cuisines. This event recaps on the week and encourages students to continue their pursuit of campus opportunities for leadership and Personal development. Dr. Mayweather will also speak to students about consistency, commitment to development and establishing the characteristics of an effective leader.