Posts Tagged ‘Leadership Conference’

Troupe accused of racist comedy


Student government officials and advisors are apologizing for a comedy skit performed at an Associated Students of the University of Nevada leadership conference Saturday. The skit, which was put on by the Wolf Pack Comedy Troupe, seemed to mimic blackface comedy, a form of improvisation that was popular during anti-African American movements in the 1800s, ASUN officials said.

Senate pays for leadership conference, appoints new justice


The student senate passed a bill that gives $750 to clubs and organizations to help pay for Saturday's leadership conference at this week's senate meeting. They also passed two resolutions and appointed a justice to the judicial council. The conference, Discover the Power, is a one-day workshop that focuses on the importance of leadership, service, inclusiveness and organizational development. The workshop will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions and open forums for students.