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MIND = BLOWN
In this interactive and collaborative workshop, learn how to push yourself to accomplish your goals by participating in a creative, lively motivational experience. About the Speaker: Brian Wang is an artist, educator and entrepreneur from California, where he worked as an attorney before settling down in Shanghai. Brian is CEO of Blueprint Education, which provides test preparation, mentorship and consulting services for a variety of clients. Over the past few years, Brian has also appeared onstage in over a dozen different theater performances, including major roles in Hamlet, Fight Club, the 39 Steps and The Princess Bride. Learn more about Brian at www.bwang.org. |
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The Heart of Servant Leadership
Servant leadership is a set of practices that enhances and enriches the lives of individuals as well as well as creates a more just and caring world. Come and attend this workshop if you wish to hear about the qualities of a Servant Leader and how it fits into a Student's context of Leadership. About the Speaker: Austin Lim is a native San Diegan who currently serves at Thanksgiving English Fellowship. Austin takes great joy serving and mentoring international students in Shanghai and is eager to seek ways to empower young people in leadership. In 2011, Austin graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society and has done ministry and staffing with AACF campus ministries and with OMF international. Austin graduated from Bethel Seminary in 2016 with a Masters in Divinity and Ministry Applications. |
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Changing the World, One Small Act at a Time
Have you ever thought “I’m just one person, who doesn’t have much power/influence. What can I do to really make a difference in this world?” Well if so, then you are like me. But I decided to not just accept that, and take action anyway, and saw how I can truly be an agent of change in this world. Come here my story of how one small act led me to take a trip to India where I was able to help free people from slavery, and how you too can truly make a difference in this world with just a little bit of action and desire. About the Speaker: A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ryan Muir has spent the last 8 years living in Shanghai, China. He has taught Mathematics from grades 5-12 and is currently working in the middle school at Concordia International School. He loves God, his family, and sports. His passion is working with students to help them enjoy math and appreciate its power, as well as helping them work though the troubles and turmoil of being a teenager. |
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Serving Higher Purpose
Serving your way to purpose, from ambition/zeal to purpose/passion About the Speaker: Mr. Troy McAdams is a Shanghai Expat Educator who along with his wife, Karen, has lived and worked in China and around the world over the past 10 years. They run a global NGO called TKM- The Kingdom Mission with the mandate to Encourage, Educate, and Empower the next generation. Throughout his education career, Troy has worked tirelessly to see his students come alive, to develop to their full potential and realize that they can face any difficulty facing them while maintaining a positive attitude. His education experience has spanned from Early Childhood Education to the University Level where he has pursued research on the subject of Creativity, namely: what are the ideal conditions for Creativity to develop? He currently serves as the Curriculum Director for TKM. |
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Cat Service Project
When you see a stray wandering on the street, what can you do to help the little furry animal? To begin, ask yourself: "if I really want to rescue it and help in any way, I must take on this animal as a responsibility until I find it a permanent home." Unfortunately, there are no local shelters that can take in all the rescued animals from the street, so a rescue relies pretty much on individuals just like you. Not all strays are friendly enough to be adopted, but there are other alternatives. Other animal rescue projects such as TNR (trap, neuter, and release) can help control the stray animal population so they do not end up having an unfortunate demise. Be a good sport and be an angel to these furry animals. About the Speakers: Various cat rescuers ranging from students to adults |
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Love! What do I do with this feeling?
(Is this real this time?) Has love captured you? With the PokemonGo craze, am I cray-cray in love or will I ever capture the right Pikachu? Attend our "love" workshop to explore and understand how love can affect you and how to navigate all of its Pokestops and handle those waves of emotions. #WhatIsLove #CrayCrayFeelings #PokeLove #IsThisForReal |
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Bye-Bye Plastic Bags
Bye-Bye Plastic Bags (BBPB) is an NGO that was founded by Melati and Isabel Wijsen in 2013 which aims to remove & limit the use of plastic bags in the island of Bali. Bye Bye Plastic Bags has now grown into a well known international movement of inspiration, youth empowerment, and of course, saying NO to plastic bags. BBPB raises awareness through a number of means by giving presentations, connecting with locals, advertise in gatherings, a number of annual campaigns, as well as being active on social media. Through campaigns and drives, BBPB are also involved with ‘hands on’ activities. The usual clean ups in the streets, riverside, and the beach. As well as the “One City One Voice” campaign of finding and rewarding local businesses that do not use single-use plastic bags & advertising for them. About the Speakers: BBPB Shanghai Student Board Members |
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