ORONOTwo student organizations at the University of Maine have joined forces to organize the inaugural Black Bear Leadership Summit, designed to help current students develop the skills and perspectives needed to be successful leaders on campus and later in life.

The event, to be held Friday, Feb. 26 at UMaine's Wells Conference Center, will feature workshops and presentations related to group dynamics, professionalism and the value of networking and peer engagement. Organizers Co-chairs Kathy Hill and Sam Borer anticipate about 200 students to attend.