One Lead for Change event brought together Cabrini College students to showcase how injustice has impacted them and allowed them to share it with other people of Cabrini College.
This was just one of the ways in which students presented their projects and ideas in the Dixon Center from 10:30 to noon. Dr. Ann Skleder, provost and academic vice president, opened Lead for Change with a welcoming and energetic attitude towards the day. With an similarly energetic spirit, Dr. Dawn Francis asked, “Who is ready to for lead for change?”
After the opening remarks students and faculty along with attendees were allowed to explore what Cabrini students had to share. The different tables were labeled with different numbers. When people exited the lead for change event they were encouraged to vote for their top three favorite tables.
Later on, the three winners were announced. It’s Not Big To Make Others Feel Small took first place with a prize of $100 donated to a charity of their choice. Suicide Prevention and Awareness won second place with $75 donated in their name. Stereotyping took third place with $50 to their name.
The first-place table set up their display with tables holding different discussions about real-life anonymous Cabrini students and their stories of being bullied. The turn-out pleased student Kylie McDevitt, a freshman communication major. After students heard the discussion they shared their reactions. McDevitt said “Surprisingly, some people wouldn’t even say anything for fear of being bullied themselves.” At the end, students were asked how they could break the cycle.
