C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference

Vanderbilt University
March 3-5
Nashville, TN

The C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference is the largest convening in the country of campus community members involved in service, activism, politics, and socially responsible work. For 21 years, this conference has brought together student leaders and activists, campus administrators, and nonprofit professionals for three days of networking, storytelling, and learning.

In organizing this conference, as in all our work, we are committed to fostering an environment which reflects, supports, and celebrates our collective diversity including age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, class, sexual orientation, ability, spirituality, life experience, and point of view.

Highlights of the conference include:

1,500 participants -- college students and professionals from across the country who are actively and creatively engaged in service, activism, and civic life on their campuses and in their communities.
150 workshops on everything from leadership skills, to international human rights, to career development, to activism through art.
60+ local, national, and international nonprofit organizations offering volunteer opportunities, jobs, internships, year-of-service programs, and more for students and administrators of all levels.
The power and inspiration of a national campus-based movement!

If you're interested...please check out the website!

http://www.idealist.org/conferences/cool/2006/

Dates to be aware of (check website for more info):
If you'd like to present a workshop you must apply by January 23rd
If you would like to be a keynote speaker you must apply by January 20th
If you'd like to nominate someone for an award you must do so by January 20th

If you would like to learn more about the conference or would like to reserve your spot please contact me , Chelsea, at oneil.chel@students.uwlax.edu ASAP! I'm the official ambassador for our campus so I'll be the contact person for organizing meetings and fundraising, etc

peace for now,
Chelsea
oneil.chel@students.uwlax.edu