Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students to apply for the 2010 21st Century Leadership Academy offered by the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life. Selected students will hone leadership skills, make valuable friends and contacts, learn more about the political process, and learn how to become involved in public policy. Applications are due by noon on Monday, March 8. For more information and an application go to counsel.mst.edu/generalinfo/sueshearinfo.html.