From Hackathon to Leadership: Facing Fear, Finding Your Strength: 10/30/25

From Hackathon to Leadership: Facing Fear, Finding Your Strength: 10/30/25

What’s scarier than a haunted house? Leading a team for the first time—or stepping up in the middle of chaos.

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SUNY Polytechnic Institute

100 Seymour Road Utica, NY 13502

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  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

💻 From Hackathon to Leadership: Facing the Fear, Finding Your Strength: 10/30/25

Date: Thursday, October 30

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502

Presenter: Linda Paredes ‘20, UX/UI Designer and Coding Teacher at East Elite

Description: What’s scarier than a haunted house? Leading a team for the first time—or stepping up in the middle of chaos. But just like in a hackathon, the best growth happens when you embrace the unknown. In this spirited pre-Halloween workshop, we’ll explore how collaborative challenges build real-world leadership skills. I’ll share my own journey, including some frightful flops and thrilling wins, and we’ll uncover practical strategies to help you lead with confidence—even when it feels a little scary.

Fee: Free/RSVP Required

Deadline: Register by Wednesday, October 29 at Noon

Participants: 30 (Max)

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SUNY Poly Spotlight Series

The SUNY Polytechnic (SUNY Poly) Spotlight Series is a robust collection of workshops for kids and teens and events for people of all ages. Showcasing the expertise of faculty, staff, and community members, the series provides opportunities for fun and learning in the areas of STEM, the arts, athletics, wellness, and more.

FreeOct 30 · 6:00 PM EDT