LEAD Scholars Academy sponsors this annual initiative to share leadership development with the UCF community.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Modeling Resilience: Mental Health and Leadership

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Gold Classroom: FC 168E

    Speaker: Tobey Smith This 90-minute workshop will include a panel of 3-8 leaders from various professional backgrounds. The first 15 minutes will include opening remarks and introductions of the panelists. The first 30 minutes of the Q&A will be prepared questions from the Active Minds officer board about leadership, mental health, resilience, and burnout. We will then open up to …

    Leadership Week 2026
  • Cards and Cupcakes Service Event

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Cards and Cupcakes is a meaningful service event where participants write heartfelt cards, decorate cupcakes, and donate them to local elderly homes. This event spreads kindness, creativity, and joy while giving back to the senior community. **Leadership Week Credit OR 1 Service Hour**

    Leadership Week 2026
  • Collaborative Poetry: The Power of Community in Writing

    LEAD Scholars Academy, Black Classroom: FC 168D

    Speaker: Raiya Shaw It's no secret that poetry has innumerable positive effects on a person's emotional well-being and is often described as a transformative art form. In this program, we'll be focusing on the supportive literary community created by the Young Poets' Society, and why the act of writing together both fosters rich connections, creates a welcoming atmosphere, allows members' …

    Leadership Week 2026