LEAD On! A Leadership Podcast by UB Student Engagement University at Buffalo Student Engagement

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muriel A. Howard.

Dr. Howard was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and received her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Richmond College, the City University of New York. Dr. Howard then moved to Buffalo to pursue graduate school. She earned her master's of education and doctorate in educational organization, administration, and policy from the University at Buffalo. She made UB history by becoming the first woman and the first African American to be vice president at UB, serving during the Greiner administration. And in 1996 she became President of Buffalo State University (formerly known as Buffalo State College). Her commitment to college access and fostering a culture of inclusivity has left an enduring legacy in the Buffalo region.


Interested in learning more? Check out the University Archives located in Capen Hall, Room 420. Feel free to visit their website to learn more: https://library.buffalo.edu/specialcollections/

In this episode, we learn more about Samuel P. Capen and we are joined by Bill Offhaus.

Samuel Capen served as Chancellor of the University at Buffalo from 1922 to 1950. Capen transformed the institution from a local college into a globally recognized research university. He championed academic freedom, diversity, and accessibility, establishing UB as a beacon of innovation and excellence. Under his guidance, UB experienced significant growth in enrollment, faculty, and academic programs, expanding its influence and impact.



We are joined by Bill Offhaus, a reference archivist with the Univeristy Archives, who shares Capen's story. The University Archives and the rest of UB's Special Collections are housed (quite fittingly) in Capen Hall, Room 420. Feel free to visit their website to learn more: https://library.buffalo.edu/specialcollections/

“The excitement of being alive is to, over time, discover things that you’re passionate about.”



For the last episode of the semester, Chelsea Montrois, Product Designer at Anthology, talks about her winding leadership and career journey, emphasizes the value of experimentation in college, and dispels the myth of urgency around finding your passion.



Which UB alum or local Buffalo leader do YOU want to hear on LEAD On! next? What leadership skills do you think are underrepresented? Let us know at leadub@buffalo.edu!



The researcher referenced in this episode was Katherine W. Phillips.

Her article, "How Diversity Makes Us Smarter": https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-diversity-makes-us-smarter/

"You have to be willing to say, everything I’ve done up until now is great, but I have to make a left turn."



This week on LEAD On!, Randall Reade, Co-Founder of angel investor group Washington DC Archangels, tells us what investors look for in a pitch, breaks down different leadership styles, and urges us to change our lives sooner than later.



Which UB alum or local Buffalo leader do YOU want to hear on LEAD On! next? What leadership skills do you think are underrepresented? Let us know at leadub@buffalo.edu!

"You develop so much as a person and your skills and the way you’re able to problem solve when you take on service leadership roles."



This week on LEAD On!, Jelani Freeman, an attorney, advocate, speaker, and world traveler, tells us about the importance of mentorship, community, leadership through service, and much more!



Which UB alum or local Buffalo leader do YOU want to hear on LEAD On! next? What leadership skills do you think are underrepresented? Let us know at leadub@buffalo.edu!



Resources from this episode:

Global Youth Service Day: April 26th – 28th  


ysa.org  


Build connection and community 


Learn about other service opportunities the whole year 

"Am I trying to just puff up here to prove to everybody that I’m a leader, or can I just show up authentically and just be myself?"

This week on LEAD On!, Al'ai Alvarez, doctor of medicine and professor of emergency medicine at Stanford, treats us to a story about collaboration in leadership, owning your expertise, transitioning roles later in your career, and much more.

Which UB alum or local Buffalo leader do YOU want to hear on LEAD On! next? What leadership skills do you think are underrepresented? Let us know at leadub@buffalo.edu!

Resources from this episode:

Twitter: @alvarezzzy

Self-Valuation in Medicine study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31543254/

Course from April 13th to 15th - High Performance Resuscitation Teams: https://ce.mayo.edu/emergency-medicine/content/high-performance-resuscitation-teams-2023-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1 

The Center for Compassion And Altruism Research And Education: http://ccare.stanford.edu/