A 1-Day Conference of Speakers And Activities
A 1-Day Conference of Speakers And Activities
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Dr. Tiffany Anderson-Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tiffany Anderson-Keynote Speaker
Dr. Tiffany Anderson, a Saint Louis University graduate, is the first black woman superintendent in Topeka, Kansas, home of the landmark, Brown v. Board of education legislation that ended legal segregation, changing schools across the nation. Anderson is one of the nation’s 16 Leaders to Learn From identified in 2014 by Education Week. Anderson has served as a school superintendent for twenty out of her almost 30 years in education and she credits the preparation from SLU for the excellent training in leadership. Dr. Anderson is an author with various articles published and the most recent publication is her 2024 book published by Corwin Press, Building Parent Capacity in High Poverty Schools: Actions for Authentic Impact. In 2024, Topeka Public Schools, the school district she leads, was featured on CBS Evening and Morning News for the initiatives that improved access and opportunities for families in Topeka. The Washington Post referred to Dr. Anderson as, “The Woman who made schools work for the poor.”
Keynote: Hardwired for Connection and Happiness: Mindset Matters
Dr. Anderson will energize participants to think differently as she explores the neuroscience of human connection and happiness. Dr. Anderson will share practical strategies that improve organizational outcomes and increase human connection within systems. She will share the neuroscience impacting happiness, motivation and workplace fulfillment as key levers to increasing joy at work. She will use humor and storytelling to empower attendees with strategies to leverage behaviors that create a culture of joy and fulfillment. Dr. Anderson will share how she helped transform organizations using the power of human connection to increase staff fulfillment and improved mental health outcomes for students and staff. As one of Education Week's 16 Leaders to Learn From and the 2023 National Women Leader of the Year, Dr. Anderson will share practical strategies that will motivate, inspire and energize the Billiken community.
Dr. Fred Pestello
President, Saint Louis University
Dr. Fred Pestello
President, Saint Louis University
Dr. Pestello will share his thoughts on the accomplishments and challenges of the past year, and on what lies ahead for our great university.
SLU Sports Pep Rally
Come and join us for an opportunity to celebrate some of our great sports teams here at the university. We have a rich tradition of athletic success here at SLU and if you know a little bit about that history, you might be able to win a prize from the Athletic Department.
At the conclusion of the Pep Rally, we will also be raffling off tickets to our Men's and Women's Basketball teams including:
Season Tickets for the Men's and Women's Basketball Teams
All Inclusive Tickets for Men's Home Opener on November 10 versus Avila University
Courtside Tickets for the Women's Home Opener on November 12 versus Illinois State
You must be present to win! Do not miss out on this great opportunity!
The Mission of Saint Louis University is
the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity.
But how can YOU personalize this statement into day-to-day actions?
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Join us in the Busch Student Center
Join us in the Busch Student Center
The Busch Student Center — also known as the BSC — is a central hub of the Saint Louis University campus
that serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.
The Busch Student Center — also known as the BSC — is a central hub of the Saint Louis University campus
that serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Let us know if you'll be attending!
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