The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (or WILD) is a student leadership initiative facilitated by the office of Women*s Student Services at Michigan State University. The vision of WILD is to connect, engage, and prepare women* students at MSU to be agents of social change on campus, in the community, and for broader society.
There are two components of WILD
The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (or WILD) is a student leadership conference facilitated by an incredible committee of engaged students in collaboration with the office of Women*s Student Services and Women*s Council at Michigan State University.
The vision of WILD is to connect, engage, and prepare individuals and groups at MSU and beyond to be agents of social change on campus, in the community, and for broader society.
The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD) Conference will be held at the MSU Union on Sunday, November 6, 2022. All Spartans who are interested in gender equity, empowerment, and leadership development are encouraged to attend.
WILD stands for Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development.
The 2022 Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2022. A detailed schedule of the events that day will be posted to our website, msuwildconference.com. It will show all of the presenter information, topics, and info about our keynote speakers.
All undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, or alumni in the MSU community that are interested in leadership development associated with gender equity are welcome to attend. Space is limited.
ALL MSU students will receive a sponsored registration. Faculty, staff, and non-MSU students will pay a $25 registration fee. Registration is now open on EventBrite. Please click here.
Registration will open up this fall!
YES! The goal of the WILD Conference and Women's Student Services is support all students in working toward an empowering and equitable community on campus. We recognize that gender is a social construct often used to exclude or oppress. We prefer an expansive and inclusive view of gender, and welcome all who identify as cis, trans, and genderqueer into the WILD Conference and Women*s Student Services events.
The 2022 Keynote Speaker will be announced this fall.
Whatever you want! We will have an opportunity for networking and professional headshots, so whatever you want to wear for that.
You can contact the staff of Women*s Student Services by calling +1 517-432-7555 or by emailing us at wss@msu.edu.
You can stay informed about the keynote, educational sessions, and other aspects of WILD by following us through Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
Throughout the day of the conference, we encourage you to share your experience on social media! Tag us at #MSUWILDConference or #MSUWILD2022, and we will feature you on our social media channels. Additionally, share pictures of the promotional materials we send you!
The conference planning committee is finalizing a Google Drive Folder for the conference that will be shared with all attendees directly before the conference. Included in this folder will be an interactive schedule, tips for Zoom, and materials from presenters.
Join us at WILD Wednesdays in Room 110 of the Student Services Building from 6:30-8PM!