Meet our last #LeaderBear Spotlight of the semester Walter Mingole Kayesse!

Walter is expecting to graduate in Spring 2018 with a degree in Biology. His top 5 strengths are Empathy, Communication, Initiative, Decision-Making, and Individualization.

In the past Walter has accomplished being an FSL presenter for the SOAR program and being the 2017 President of NPHC. He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Association of Black Collegians, African Student Association, Brother 2 Brother, and a member of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. This semester Walter was a part of the AIS International Banquet Fashion Show. He is also on the Diversity Council for President Clif Smart.

This what Walter had to say about his leadership opportunities at Missouri State…

What has impacted me the most is being the president of NPHC. This has developed my leadership far past my leadership capability that I thought I possessed within myself. In addition, my membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc has impacted me as well in order to reach my full potential as a student at Missouri State.

He also gave some words wisdom for younger students

If I would give advice to younger students it would be to take advantage of all the resources and opportunities that Missouri State has to offer. Personally, I did not get really emerged in campus culture until half way through my college career, and I wish I would have started my involvement sooner.