USHLI's Student Leadership Series (SLS) continued its fall campaign with a successful partnership with Kansas State University.  The 7th Annual Midwest HALO Encuentro was attended by nearly 400 students representing 12 high schools and 4 colleges from throughout the state of Kansas.  This was USHLI's 3rd year of partnering with Kansas State.  USHLI is very grateful to Dr. Myra Gordon and the Office of Diversity at Kansas State University for the opportunity to be a partner again this year.

The featured speaker was Tommy Walker. Adrian Calderon, USHLI Field Coordinator, also addressed the Encuentro.   

SLS participating schools will see their students become better motivated, more involved in class and extracurricular activities, more determined to succeed academically and in life, and better prepared to enter the workforce.  Over 69,355 students, parents, and teachers in 19 states have been served this year.

Persons interested in hosting an SLS event in 2013 should contact Dr. Juan Andrade at  docandrade@ushli.org.