Ignite Social Justice & Leadership Conference
The Ignite Social Justice & Leadership Conference is an annual one-day conference-style social justice program. Students will learn, have dialogue, network and engage in a brave space together.
The 2024 conference theme is “Redefining Justice Toward Equity and Liberation.” We will deconstruct justice through a lens of curiosity and relearn what equity and liberation can look like as a student leader. This year’s theme explores various forms of activism and liberatory practices while centering the importance of amplifying voices and enacting equitable change. By participating in the Ignite Conference, students will learn new perspectives, participate in critical conversations and be empowered to engage in activism and liberation for all.
The conference will be held in person on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in the University Memorial Center (UMC).
Objectives
- Social justice education
- Leadership techniques
- Community and cultural engagement
- Resiliency and persistence
- Intersectional identity development
Goals
- To create transformative educational opportunities on diversity and social justice topics for students informed by the intersectional framework.
- To encourage mutual respect, empathy and curiosity while engaging in intergroup dialogue.
- Through restorative justice practices, students will cultivate a community of care while participating in crucial conversations.
- To develop civically conscious students by encouraging them to interact with communities through service, advocacy and activism.
We are seeking faculty, staff and student organizations with a commitment to student success to submit program proposals for the Ignite Conference.
Review this guide to learn about conference and program proposal submission. Programs can be one of the following options:
- 60 minutes (50-minute program, five minutes for questions and five minutes for session evaluation).
- 45 minutes (35-minute program, five minutes for questions and five minutes for session evaluation).
All program proposals should be submitted by Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MDT. The Ignite Conference committee will review program submissions and notify applicants by Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Selected programs will be based on the relevancy of the presentation, the conference theme and the needs of conference attendees.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Nicole Laverty. Thank you for your continued support.
Past Conferences
2023 Ignite Conference
2023 Ignite Conference schedule and info
2022 Ignite Conference