Inspired by LMU’s commitment to global imagination and innovation, the Lingdao Fellows Program is dedicated to developing global leaders who will transform the world. In its inaugural year, 11 student leaders were selected to participate in an immersive global experience in Beijing, China and enroll in EDLA 498: Imagining Global Leadership. Through these experiences, the Lingdao Fellows have worked to cultivate a respectful global worldview and develop an intercultural approach to leadership in order to engage in dialogue around global leadership and creative change to positively impact the campus community.
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- LINGDAO FELLOWS
- LINGDAO SYMPOSIUM
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Through their participation in the Beijing international study tour, pre-excursion curriculum and EDLA 498: Imagining Global Leadership, the Lingdao Fellows will:
Engage in an Immersive Global Experience with Diverse Local Cultures
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Students will develop a basic understanding of the varied cultural, economic and political challenges facing modern China.
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Students will be able to contribute to LMU’s international and global initiatives by infusing new cultural, social and academic perspectives.
Cultivate a Respectful Global Worldview
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Students will be exposed to multiple world views and will learn how to initiate respectful and meaningful interactions with others of diverse mind and kind.
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Students will develop the competencies and confidence to work in globally diverse environments.
Develop an Intercultural Approach to Leadership
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Students will develop intercultural competencies and self-reflective approaches to diverse global ideas and practices that are different than their own.
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Students will be able to work collectively to propose effective leadership approaches in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world.
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The Lingdao Fellows Program is comprised of the following experiences:
Pre-Excursion Seminars:
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Students participate in two pre-excursion seminars with the Lingdao Fellows Team to learn about modern China and to prepare for the international study tour in Beijing, China.
International Study Tour in Beijing, China:
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Students engage in a week-long study tour at The Beijing Center in Beijing, China which includes:
- Lectures on Ancient and Modern China, China’s political system, Chinese culture and Chinese language classes
- Excursions to Beijing cultural and historical sites such as the Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Olympic Park.
- Social engagement opportunities and 1:1 language tutoring with Chinese student leaders from the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
EDLA 498: Imagining Global Leadership:
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In the fall semester, students enroll in EDLA 489: Imaging Global Leadership to re-engage and reflect on their immersive global experience in Beijing, China, further cultivate a respectful global worldview and develop an intercultural approach to leadership informed by the social change model. Students engage these tasks through course readings, special guest lectures, and course assignments which serve to inform the development of their final projects and their own unique approaches to global leadership. The final projects also serve as vehicles for students to share how they intend to create tangible change towards a more inclusive and engaging campus community for LMU’s international student body. Through these projects, students will put their evolving conceptions of leadership into practice, reflect upon the ethical and situational complexities of enacting change, and develop the competencies and confidence to engage in globally diverse environments.
Lingdao Symposium:
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The Lingdao Symposium provides an opportunity for the Lingdao Fellows to share their insights from their immersion experience in Beijing, China, to showcase their final projects, and to discuss ways to actively engage our international students in the life of the university.
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Lingdao Fellows Program Team
Jennifer Belichesky-Larson, Ed.D – Associate Dean of Students
Christopher Finlay, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Patrick Furlong, Associate Director of the Center for Service and Action
Mateo Ricci Scholars Teacher’s Assistant
Junheng (Carl) Li
Wenshuo (Pierce) Zheng
2019-20 Lingdao Fellows
Kathryn Wilson – Collegiate Panhellenic Council, President
Thomas Bennett – Interfraternity Council, President
Tristan Pasterick - Communication and Fine Arts Student Council
Kenneth Cavanaugh - ASLMU, President
Manna Zelealem - Belles Service Organization, President
Raleigh Burk - Crimson Circle Service Organization, President
Tiffany Lum - Communication and Fine Arts Student Council
Kilan McCardie - Intercultural Facilitator
Jacob Cornblatt - The Loyolan, Editor in Chief
Kylie Francisco - Residence Hall Association, President
2018-19 Lingdao Fellows
Lauren Anderson – Collegiate Panhellenic Council, President
Kurt Griffin Baumberger – Interfraternity Council, President
Cierra Belvin - Communication and Fine Arts Student Council and LMU Women's Basketball, Guard
Charles (Alo) Coleman II - ASLMU, President
Vincent Hayward - Magis Service Organization, President
Nina Merukh - Ignatians Service Organization, President
John Nevill - Communication and Fine Arts Student Council
Aaron Radulski - Intercultural Facilitator
Emily Rawson - The Loyolan, Managing Editor
Amada Reyes - Residence Hall Association, President
2017-18 Lingdao Fellows
Karis Addo-Quaye – The Loyolan, Social Justice Editor
Mekleit Dix – Ethiopian Eritrean Students Association, Vice President
Kayla Hampton – Student Worker and Communication and Fine Arts Student Council
Vanessa Hernandez – Residence Hall Association, President
Uakea Jose – Service Org Council, Co-Chair – Creare Service Organization, President
Daniel Juarez Jr. – Communication and Fine Arts Student Council
James Pratt – Service Org Council, Co-Chair and Magis Service Organization, President
Kaelyn Sabal-Wilson – Intercultural Facilitator
Katie Schembri – Campus Ministry, Student Minister of Retreats
Megan Takemoto – Collegiate Panhellenic Council, President
Hayden Tanabe – ASLMU, President
The Lingdao Symposium provides an opportunity for the Lingdao Fellows to share their insights from their immersion experience in Beijing, China, to showcase their final projects, and to discuss ways to actively engage our international students in the life of the university.
2019-20 Lingdao Fellows Final Projects
Kathryn Wilson & Thomas Bennett
Creating a Cultural Competence Resource Guide for Sororities and FraternitiesKenneth Cavanaugh & Kilan McCardie
Lingdao Program EndowmentKylie Francisco
Housing of Multicultural Experience (H.O.M.E.) Living Learning CommunityTiffany Lum & Tristan Pasterick
CFA: Hear their Roar! A fact finding mission to better understand and serve CFA's international student bodyJacob Cornblatt
The International Experience: A Loyolan Special EditionManna Zelealem & Raleigh Burk
Engaging International Students in Service: A Three-Pronged Approach2018-19 Lingdao Fellows Final Projects
Lauren Anderson ‘19 & Kurt Griffin Baumberger ‘19
Sorority & Fraternity Life Inclusion InitiativeCierra Belvin ‘20
Home for the HolidaysUlualo Coleman ‘19
International Student Career FairVincent Hayward ‘19 & Nina Yustiarti ‘19
International Communities in ServiceJohn Nevill ‘19
The CFA Buddy ExcursionEmily Rawson ‘20
International Students and LMU Media: Addressing LMU Media's Lack of Coverage on International IssuesAmada Reyes ‘19
H.O.M.E Housing of Multicultural Experience2017-18 Lingdao Fellows Final Projects
Karis Addo-Quaye ‘18
Global Loyolan: Reimaging Our Home. Our Voice. Our News.Mekleit Dix ‘18
International Students Abroad: Fostering the Growth and Global EngagementKayla Hampton ‘18 & Hayden Tanabe ‘18
The Global Work ProgramVanessa Hernandez ‘19 & Megan Takemoto ‘18
Sorority and Fraternity Life Community and International InclusionUakea Jose ‘18 & James Pratt ‘18
Globalizing the Service Organization CommunityDaniel Juarez Jr. ‘18
Walking with International InnovatorsKaelyn Sabal-Wilson ‘19
Internationalizing the IFsKatie Schembri ‘18
Making LMU Home