U.VA. STUDENTS TO EXPLORE "NONTRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP"

	CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 28 -- U.Va. LEAD, a student peer
initiative sponsored by the University of Virginia's Office of the
Dean of Students, announces its annual Spring Leadership Week.  The
topic this year is "Nontraditional Leadership."  
	The program features Kanah Bray of the United States Secret
Service and Lowell P. Weicker, former U.S. Senator and former governor
of Connecticut, as speakers.	
	The week will also offer evening panels of student-leader
alumni and representatives of the University community.
	"These events offer fascinating opportunities to explore
leadership in nontraditional settings," said Aaron Laushway, interim
assistant dean of students.
	Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students and funded by
the Parents Program of the University of Virginia Fund, the Spring
Leadership Week includes:
	¥ Monday, March 31 -- Kanah Bray, the U.S. Secret Service,
"Nontraditional Leadership Roles," 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Hall
	¥ Tuesday, April 1 -- Lowell P. Weicker, former governor of
Connecticut, "Leadership and Change," 3 p.m., Newcomb Hall Theater
	¥ Wednesday, April 2 -- Student Leaders Alumni Panel
(SLAP), 8:30 p.m., Minor Hall auditorium.
	¥ Thursday, April 3 -- "Look 'Hoos Talking:  Addressing
Issues of Concern," 7:30 p.m., Ruffner Hall auditorium.
	The public is invited to all events.
	For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at
(804) 924-7430.
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March 27, 1997

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