National Character & Leadership Symposium
Schedule of Events
(All times MST, all sessions virtual. Session times are subject to change.)
| Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 |
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| 1:00-1:30 pm | Cadet Wing Kick-Off: Gen Brown, Jr. (USAFA only) | |
| Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 |
8:30-8:45 am | NCLS Opening Ceremony: Lt Gen Clark |
| 9:00-9:45 am | Class of ’59 Leadership Keynote Lecture: SEAC (Ret) Troxell | |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Dr. Lewis Col (Ret) Barrett MSgt Parks Ms. Allison |
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| 12:45-1:30 pm | COL (Ret) Van Arsdale Mr. Scott Dr. MacAulay |
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| 1:45-2:30 pm | COL (Ret) Van Arsdale Blackhawk Down Q&A Character Development Workshop: Grit & Resiliency with Dr. Stoddard Dr. Lewis Round Table SEAC (Ret) Troxell Workshop Ms. Allison Round Table Mr. Scott & MSgt Parks Panel & Round Table Dr. MacAulay Mindfulness Workshop 12 OAY Deep Dives (concurrent sessions) Warrior Workout led by MAJ (Ret) Skelton |
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| 3:30-4:45 pm | Virtual Speaker Socials | |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Class of ’73 John and Lyn Muse Keynote Lecture: Ms. Hewson | |
| Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 |
8:00-9:00 am | Falcon Foundation Bud Breckner Keynote Lecture: GEN (Ret) McChrystal Col (Ret) Halfhill Ms. Tori Jan |
| 9:25-10:25 am | Character Development Workshop: Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Hooper Character Development Workshop: Mastering Habits with Dr. Dickman Col Halfhill Leadership Workshop Ms. Tori Jan Round Table Character Development Workshop: Leader of Character with Mr. Wright GEN (Ret) McChrystal Reflection Room (speaker not available) Character Development Workshop: Grit & Resiliency with Dr. Stoddard Breaking Down Barriers Panel Warrior Wellness Hour |
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| 10:50-11:50 am | Class of ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Enix Heritage Keynote Lecture: Mr. Luttrell CMSgt Case Dr. Weeks MAJ (Ret) Skelton |
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| 1:00-2:00 pm | Class of ’93 Keynote Lecture: 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Panel Lt Col Ruttenber Dr. Sharp Landdeck Maj Wise Ms. Polson |
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| 1:00-2:45 pm | Student Consortium (visiting students, cadet delegates, and speakers only) | |
| 2:15-3:15 pm | CMSAF Bass Mr. Holiday Character Development Workshop: The Science of Happiness with Dr. Dickman Dr. Landdeck & Lt Col Ruttenber: The Role of Leaders & Policy in Building Warrior Ethos Lone Survivor Reflection Room (speaker not available) Ms. Polson Round Table Character Development Workshop: Leader of Character with Mr. Wright Warrior Workout (HIIT) 12 OAY Reflection Room led by USAFA Command Chief, CMSgt Sparks HIIT Warrior Workout |
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| 3:30-4:00 pm | Class of ’74 Wakin Award Challenge Ceremony: Gen Raymond |
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| Symposium Concludes | ||
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