D.U. Lead 2010 will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010. Applications will be available in early September. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Student Activities, Natalie K. Pariano.

What is D.U. Lead?

D.U. LEAD is a one-day, intensive institute for emerging leaders in the Denison community.  Limited to a select number of first- and second-year students, the D.U. LEAD institute aims to address and develop a variety of leadership skills. 

D.U. LEAD is about leading with integrity and making your mark within the Denison Community to create and sustain positive change.  D.U. Lead participants participate in fun, interactive activities and simulations in a lively, upbeat environment. Participants work closely with 8-10 peers in small groups called clubs. Participants will be mentored by junior/senior students who serve as club facilitators. The social change model of leadership development is the theoretical basis for this Institute.

How do I apply to participate in D.U. Lead?

Applicants should apply online! Applications will be available starting in early September 2010.  The application is a short series of questions that should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. All applicants will receive confirmation of their applications.

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis to the Institute. After acceptance into the program, D.U. Lead participants will be asked to sign a confirmation of acceptance form, a travel release form and submit a fully refundable deposit. This information will be provided to participants via acceptance letters. See below for more information about deposits.

What are the requirements of D.U. Lead?

All D.U. Lead applicants should be first and second year Denison students. Participants must be available Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Is there a charge to participate?

D.U. Lead is FREE to all students who are selected and attend the Institute, however students must submit a refundable deposit to the Student Activities Office, 200 Slayter Union. Upon selection, applicants must submit a check made payable to Denison University in the amount of $50 to the Student Activities Office. This check will not be deposited  unless a student who accepts his or her participation in the program cancels or fails to attend D.U. Lead. Upon completion of the program, the refundable deposits will be returned to all participants. Should you have any questions about deposits or have difficulty in submitting a deposit, please email Assistant Director of Student Activities, Natalie K. Pariano.

D.U. Lead participants will also receive transportation to and from the location as well as lunch and dinner on September 25, 2010 at no cost.

When is D.U. Lead and where is it located?

D.U. Lead is Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Participants must be available for the entirety of the Institute.

D.U. Lead is held in the beautiful Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, just five minutes from Denison's campus. All participants will receive University-provided transportation to and from Bryn Du Mansion.

How can I get more information about D.U. Lead?

Feel free to contact the D.U. Lead Planning Team via email dulead@denison.edu or Assistant Director of Student Activities, Natalie K. Pariano.