COLLEGE STUDENTS
- Ignite Retreat
  October 6 - 8, 2023
  Connect with 100+ students for three days to learn how to ignite change in your community.
- Sullivan Fellows
  Open at Select Universities
  Join a three-year cohort and receive financial aid to get the tools you need to change the world
- Study Abroad
  June 24 - July 22, 2023
  Embark on a journey to France for one month to learn about leading for impact and innovation.
- Get Connected!
  
  Do you want to create change but don’t know where to start?
  
  We can connect you to the right people on your campus who can help you ignite change in your community!
  
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FACULTY & STAFF
- Ignite Retreat:
  Faculty Track
  October 6 - 8, 2023
  While students attend workshops, connect with other faculty.
- Host a Campus Roadshow
  Held Early in the Semester
  Bring our facilitators to your campus to run workshops for free.
- Virtual Monthly Networking Calls
  Last Monday of Month, 4p EST
  Connect with faculty across our network to share your updates.
- Get Connected!
  
  Are you looking for support to build engagement and nurture changemakers on your campus?
  
  Get access to tools, curriculum, and monthly network calls to support your campus efforts.
  
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ALUMNI & SCHOOLS
- Alumni Reunions
  Throughout the Year
  Reconnect with Sullivan alumni at regional reunions hosted in partnership with our schools.
- Sullivan Showcase
  April 12, 2024
  Join us as we highlight the work of our university partners and present the annual Luminary Award.
- Award Recipients
  Honoring Service Leaders
  Sullivan Awards have long been one of the most prestigious student awards offered at our schools.
- Get Connected!
  
  Have you received an award, scholarship or attended a past Sullivan event?
  
  Let us help you get connected to the Sullivan family and strengthen your network.
  
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