November 2023
Caden Riat is the Leadership Program’s November on-campus student of the month. Caden is a junior and Hays native studying Organizational Leadership. Caden chose to get involved in Leadership Programs because of his interest in becoming an effective leader and making a difference in his community. Caden’s favorite class has been Introduction to Leadership Behaviors with Justin Greenleaf because he was able to make meaningful connections with his classmates. Caden is involved at the golf course with the men's association and enjoys watching the Kansas City Chiefs. Congratulations, Caden!
Nathan Thammavongsa is one of Leadership Program’s November students of the month. Nathan is a senior receiving his bachelor's degree of General Studies concentration in Organizational Leadership. Nathan chose to get involved with Leadership Program’s after his experiences with leadership in the military. As he transitions to a civilian career, he hopes to use his education to help his company excel and inspire others to complete common goals. Nathan’s favorite class was LDRS 310: Fieldwork in Leadership Studies. He enjoyed this class because it is not a traditional lecture, but a collaborative effort between the students and the professor. Nathan is a volunteer at Lao Buddhist Association of Kansas and has participated in in Spirit AeroSystems-Spirit Employee Reservist and Veterans (SERVE). Along with this, Nathan enjoys hunting, fishing, going on family vacations, and coaching his kids in sports. Congratulations, Nathan!
Congratulations, Aaron Wright!