Student Leadership Summit: - In partnership with California State University, Bakersfield the Umoja Community Education Foundation is proud to host the 2025 Student Leadership Summit (SLS). We are excited to convene, train, and organize our student leaders to go forward to make great contributions to their local programs and the broader campus environment for African American students this coming academic year. The summit will provide historically and culturally grounded leadership training. - Registration will end July 12, 2025 5:00pm
FAQS
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Your registration is transferable, please contact the Umoja Office in writing at info@umojacommunity.org Please make sure to revisit the Eventbrite webpage to transfer your registration per the website instructions.
What is the cancellation policy?
* Please remember that the last day to cancel your registration is 7 business days prior to the event. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@umojacommunty.org on or before the posted date.
Additional Questions? - Feel free to reach out to Umoja Community Education Foundation at info@umojacommunity.org.
SLS 2025 Skeleton Agenda
- THEME: “Leading in Power, Rooted in Purpose”
- LOCATION: CSU Bakersfield
- ADDRESS: 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- DATES: Thursday, July 24 - Saturday, July 26, 2025
Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-student-leadership-summit-tickets-1395217195189
Registration limits per campus:
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2 Campus Coordinators
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5 students
Meals Provided – SLS 2025
Day 1: Thursday, July 24
- Breakfast: Not Provided
- Lunch: Provided
- Dinner: Provided
Day 2: Friday, July 25
- Breakfast: Provided
- Lunch: Provided
- Dinner: Provided
Day 3: Saturday, July 26
- Breakfast: Provided
- Lunch: Provided
- Dinner: Not Provided
Agenda at a Glance
May be subject to change.
Day 1: Thursday, July 24
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Event and Residence Halls Check-In
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Umoja Elder Opening Ceremonial Practice
- 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM – UCEF and CSU Bakersfield Celebratory Opening and Akwaaba
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – SLS Overview, Purpose, and Community Agreements
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Energizer: Community Building Activity
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – CSU Bakersfield Programming
- 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – USTAWI: Break for Warriors
- 4:15 PM – 4:50 PM – General Session
- 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM – Day 1 Closing Remarks
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Evening Activities
- 8:00 PM – End of Day
Day 2: Friday, July 25
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM – Umoja Day 2 Welcome
- 8:10 AM – 9:30 AM – CSU Bakersfield Campus Tour
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – CSU Bakersfield Programming
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Energizer: Community Building Activity
- 11:05 AM – 12:00 PM – General Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM – Breakout Sessions I
- 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – Breakout Sessions II
- 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – General Session
- 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM – Day 2 Closing Remarks
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Wellness Activities
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Evening Activities
- 8:00 PM – End of Day
Day 3: Saturday, July 26
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM – Umoja Day 3 Welcome
- 9:05 AM – 10:00 AM – General Session
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Umoja Departing Remarks
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Umoja Elder Closing Ceremonial Practice
- 11:00 AM – Event Ends