Updated on: Thursday, December 31, 2009
Kolkata: Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) and the University of Dayton, Ohio, USA have launched Mindful Leadership Competition - 2010, the third annual national-level competition for undergraduate and graduate students on 'innovating for a sustainable world the moral challenge for young leaders'.
The competition winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the United States to visit the University of Dayton and participate in a programme tailored to the winner's academic interests.
In the backdrop of the Copenhagen summit on climate change and the need for inclusive economic growth in the country, the issue of sustainable business practices gains even more urgency and relevance. I am pleased that this year's Mindful Leadership Series offers a platform for the student community across India to apply their minds and skills on this vital issue, said Fr P Christie, director, LIBA.
The winner will explore international study options with the university's top-ranked Center for International Programs, spend time on campus, attend classes, meet faculty and talk with students from all over the world about studying in the US. Mindful Leadership Rolling Trophy for the first winners Institution.
Cash prizes and other honours will be awarded to second and third place winners.
This competition is open to all full-time bonafide undergraduate and graduate students of accredited education institutes, colleges or universities. Entries can be posted online and the last date for submission is January 17, 2010.
Information related to judging criteria, awards and important dates can be found on http://liba.edu/mindfulleadership
Competition entries will be judged by a panel of eminent scholars and corporate leaders from across India.