A Call to Serve: What are you going to do now?
A “call to serve” was the theme as MCLP marked its fifth year with a memorable celebration on April 5, graduating the class of 2014 and celebrating servant leadership. Over …
MCLP 2014 Community Service Award Recipients – Hank and Mary Campbell
Hank and Mary Campbell have a life-long legacy of servant leadership to Illinois State University, their local community, and beyond. Leading lives of genuine commitment to community service, Hank and …
2014 MCLP Alumni Award Recipient – Tim Golliday
Tim Golliday is a quiet man of action and little words. Tim has no interest in being recognized for his efforts, often choosing the supportive role that ensures things get …
Class of 2014 To Showcase Their Community Projects
Five local community organizations will soon get a boost towards their goals! The Multicultural Leadership Program’s (MCLP) Class of 2014 will showcase their final community projects on Saturday, March 8. …
A Life Transformed – turning injury into leadership courage
It’s a long way from comfortable Bloomington, Illinois to the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, but Eagle Scout and Central Catholic High School graduate, Chris Marvin, survived that dangerous journey. As …
Mid-Term Community Project Presentations Offer a Sampling of Work in Progress
Interested to learn how MCLP helps serve the community? The Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) Class of 2014 will present highlights of their five community service projects at the …
How has MCLP positively impacted you?
With the holidays drawing near, we tend to reflect on our past year and what we are truly thankful for. MCLP would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to …
Living in Poverty: An Eye Opening Experience
My name is Connie Chen, and I am a 16-year-old immigrant from China. My parents and two younger siblings came to the states two short years ago. My father was …
Poverty Simulation Jointly Sponsored by MCLP and LMC
The public is invited to participate in a Poverty Simulation jointly sponsored by Leadership McLean County, a program of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce (LMC) and Multicultural Leadership Program …
MCLP Class of 2014 Begins Partnership with Five Local Non-Profit Organizations
Each year, the Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) selects five local non-profit organizations to be served by MCLP project teams. On September 7, the MCLP Class of 2014 participants were officially …
5 Years Strong and Growing
Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) is maturing and cultivating even more leaders. The public was invited to welcome and congratulate participants at a public reception for the class held 4pm – …
MCLP Endowment Fund: Perpetual Sustainability
Remember when you began thinking about your future? The Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) is thinking about its future and needs your help to sustain the program. For the past four …
Our Graduates Are Our Legacy
In the words of three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Every MCLP graduate has made the conscious decision to take advantage of the …
Creating Partnerships to Change a Community: Marcfirst and MCLP
Located in the heart of Normal, IL, Marcfirst has become a bridge to a community where those with developmental disabilities can pursue their dreams and desires in a nurturing environment …
MCLP Proudly Announces Class of 2014 and 5th Anniversary
The public is invited to welcome the Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) Class of 2014 during the class orientation on July 25. The reception will be held from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in …
MCLP Workshop Inspired Interest from Other Communities
MCLP Founder, Phani Aytam, and Executive Director, Sonya Mau, led a workshop about the Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) at the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership 23rd International Conference in Indianapolis, …
MCLP to Conduct Workshop at International Conference on Servant Leadership
MCLP leaders are taking local leadership practices to the international stage. The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership invited MCLP to conduct a workshop on how MCLP has built a leadership …
Congratulations to the Class of 2013
On April 13, 2013, twenty-five MCLP Class of 2013 participants graduated — bringing to a close eight months of intensive hard work, community service and personal growth. Class speaker, Emily Vigneri, …
Class of 2013 participants share community projects results
Since 2010, each Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) class puts “servant leadership” into action by partnering with local non-profit organizations on community projects addressing specific local needs. This year’s five MCLP …
Azim Khamisa: A Life Transformed by the Courage to Forgive
On January 21, 1995 Tariq Khamisa, 20 years old, was killed with one shot by 14-year-old newly-minted gang member Tony Hicks. Tariq Khamisa arrived at an address to deliver a …