ENGAGE – Wesleyan University

RECESS Pitch is a collegiate pitch competition, showcasing the most disruptive student-ran businesses from across the country. Student-run startups compete locally for the chance to pitch some of the biggest investors, advisors, and mentors at our Finals Competition in Downtown Las Vegas.

RECESS covers all of the expenses including airfare, hotel, and food for the National Pitch Finals in Downtown Las Vegas May 29 – June 1st

For more information and to enter, visit www.younoodle.com/competitions/recess_campus_tour.

National Office Furniture is offering your school or university some green to help green it up! Submit a personality-filled video by May 15th online explaining how you’d use a cash prize for an environmentally-friendly project. Winners will be selected by online voting, so vote for your favorite video starting June 2nd!

How It Works

1. Create an original video by yourself or with others
2. Submit your video by Midnight, May 15, 2014
3. Spread the word with #Green4Green
4. Vote for your favorite video online June 2 – July 31
5. Win $4,000 cash to green up your school or university

Full Contest details at: http://www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com/Green4Green

Together we can add a little more green to learning institutions!

Tags: environment, sustainability

Wendy Black-Nasta, President of Middletown-based Artists for World Peace (AFWP), wrote to tell us about a two-week internship opportunity for students with econ/business and international travel interests during early-August 2014. The intern(s) will work with Wendy and local contacts on location in Tanzania to develop a strategic plan for ongoing community programs in the Kibosha-Umbwe, Onana village, which is 12 miles from Moshi. There is a strong potential for a continued role with AFWP upon return.

AFWP might be able to provide limited funding or travel accommodations for the right candidate. This could be an ideal opportunity for students traveling in Africa this summer or studying abroad in Tanzania in Fall 2014.

Interested students should contact Wendy at afwp03@gmail.com or 860-685-1789 to learn more.

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Analyst, Cambridge Advisory Group: Cambridge Advisory Group is the second-largest privately held actuarial and benefits firm in the United States, providing services on qualified and non-qualified health and welfare benefits. Cambridge works for more than 40 Fortune 200 companies as well as several State and Federal regulators and agencies. We provide consulting services on both retirement, and health and welfare. Great opportunity to work with an intimate team and do substantive work. (Deadline: Tuesday, March 11)

Humanities Curriculum Development Intern, Ascend Learning: Ascend Learning’s mission is to develop a scalable solution to the underachievement of economically disadvantaged children – a network of urban, college-preparatory, K-12 charter schools, operating with widely available human and financial resources, and posting achievement levels equal or superior to suburban schools educating students from middle-class families. The Humanities Curriculum Development intern will be responsible for supporting 5th and 6th grade Ascend Humanities and Social Studies teachers with a variety of projects. (Deadline: Tuesday, March 25)

Summer Associate, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy: A non-profit organization, the Conservancy has worked for over twenty-five years to ensure the creation, adequate funding, proper maintenance, public support, and citizen enjoyment of Brooklyn Bridge Park through partnership with the public sector, development of programming, and active promotion of the needs of the park and its constituents. Ideal applicants have an interest in small and large-scale events, working with volunteers and an ability to lead small projects independently or with groups. An interest and background in environmental education, aquatic ecology and kayaking is welcome.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience by working at a small but fast-paced office where associates can expect to acquire practical knowledge about environmental education, aquatic ecology, horticulture, maintenance and operation of public space and event management and production. (Deadline: Tuesday, March 25)

Summer Advocate, LIFT: LIFT seeks driven and independent leaders to serve as Senior Summer Advocates. Senior Summer Advocates work one-on-one with low-income community members (LIFT clients) to find jobs, secure housing, enroll in public benefits, and obtain referrals for services like childcare and healthcare. Senior Summer Advocates are also responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of LIFT. We look for individuals who are passionate about community development and are committed to LIFT’s anti-poverty mission. (Deadline, Tuesday March 25)

Fellowship Intern, Maji Safi: Maji Safi Group (Clean Water Group) is a disease prevention project that educates communities in rural Tanzania about waterborne and water-related diseases. They are currently hiring for multiple internship positions: water testing, ceramic filter feasibility report, and sports coaching. (Deadline: Tuesday, March 18)

Assistant to the Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx: The Assistant to the Executive Director will provide support to Michael Brotchner, SSBx’s Executive Director (and Wesleyan class of 1995). The Assistant’s responsibilities will be very diverse and will include work related to every component of the organization’s work: program development, fundraising, administration, and finance. This is a terrific opportunity for someone interested in a future career in the nonprofit sector, as it will provide a great viewpoint from which to observe – and participate in – the activities of a nonprofit organization on a day-to-day basis. (Deadline: Tuesday, April 15) 

National Endowment for Democracy (NED): NED is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world.  They are currently seeking interns for the Africa Department, the Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs, the Center for International Media Assistance, and the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. More information can be found at www.ned.org. The National Endowment for Democracy is an equal opportunity employer. (Deadline: Thursday, May 1)

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A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet pursues a bold mission: to strengthen and scale up the impact of youth-led social ventures around the world. Through its local and global initiatives, YouthActionNet provides training, mentoring, funding, advocacy, and networking opportunities to social entrepreneurs, ages 18 to 29, who have pioneered solutions to urgent global challenges. Joining us are universities, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals—all united in their support of young leaders whose innovations are changing the world—one community at a time. Become a part of this amazing organization through the Laureate Global Fellows program and gain valuable experience to help further your social enterprise.

Laureate Global Fellows are all young founders/CEOs who have pioneered cutting-edge solutions to urgent societal challenges. Sponsored by the Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, the Fellowship recognizes 20 leaders, ages 18 to 29, annually. Fellow projects are distinguished by their innovative approaches, their proven track records for success, and their potential to be sustainable over the long-term.

Fellows benefit from a yearlong experience that includes leadership training, coaching/mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities. Part of what distinguishes the Fellowship is the opportunity for young leaders to get away from the day-to-day demands of running a social venture through a seven-day retreat held in a different international setting each year. Retreats are designed to provide transformational learning experiences, enabling Fellows to connect in profound ways with their peers as they share their motivations and strategies, move through obstacles, and identify leadership goals for themselves and their organizations.

Other Fellowship benefits include:

• Recognition at a global awards ceremony, through related media outreach, and blogging and speaking opportunities made available through YouthActionNet
• Year-round learning opportunities and one-on-one coaching based on Fellows’ individual needs and YouthActionNet’s proven leadership development framework
• Being part of a global network of young change-makers, with the chance to connect and collaborate with peers leading change throughout the world
• Access to ongoing learning and networking opportunities as a YouthActionNet alumni

Learn more about the Fellowship by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions, our Approach to Social Entrepreneurship, and Testimonials from previous Fellows.

The 2014 Laureate Global Fellowship is now accepting applications.

Through a 24-month residency program, Inspired Teaching Fellows are prepared for successful and sustainable careers as teachers and changemakers in Washington, DC while earning a DC teaching license and a Master of Arts in Teaching.

The Inspired Teacher Certification Program is rooted in the belief that teachers, as Instigators of Thought, can be changemakers in their classrooms, schools, and society as a whole. Becoming a part of Inspired Teaching means joining a movement to change the way children are educated. Inspired Teaching believes that it will be teachers who ultimately change schools in our country so that they can achieve the promise of ensuring all children reach their full potential.

The Inspired Teaching model for teacher preparation ensures that teachers are well-prepared for effective careers as teachers in urban-environments. Through a year-long residency, Fellows learn the skills and dispositions of an Inspired Teacher under the guidance of a lead teacher, arming them with the knowledge and experience necessary for a smooth transition into their teaching career. In their second year, as teachers of record in District of Columbia public schools, Fellows continue to receive intensive classroom mentoring. During both years of the program, Fellows are enrolled as full-time graduate students at Trinity Washington University, completing coursework that results in a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Key aspects of the program:

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Next Generation of Service connects young people to social change organizations by offering vocational mentorship and promoting community and international service as a component of any career path.  NGS “empowers young people to chart professional lives that work toward the betterment of humanity.”

For students who are unsure of what to do after graduation but know they want to make a difference, NGS offers peer guidance to help them uncover their passion and put that passion into action by becoming an innovator at a social change organization.

NGS guides (mentors) are all in their twenties and are alums of varies long-term service programs (ie. AmeriCorps, World Teach, etc), they are trained in neuroscience techniques such as meditation and journaling (in partnership with Dharma Express) to help students uncover their passions. NGS guides are prepared with resources and an understanding of unique long-term service opportunities that offer a great start to a rewarding, purpose-driven career.

NGS offers free one-on-one guidance sessions.  Learn more here: http://ngsmovement.org/services/mentorship/

The Byron Fellowship is an interdisciplinary course in leadership and community development that uniquely engages participants through place-based learning in Indiana and North Carolina. Each Byron Fellowship program is available to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Apply by March 29 for priority review.

Mission

The mission of the Byron Fellowship is to inspire leaders of the emerging generation to engage their unique abilities in leading generative efforts within their own communities.

Vision

Our vision is to achieve a renaissance in the health of human and natural communities.

Overview

During the 5-day program, participants learn alongside a collection of academic teachers and active practitioners. Fellows and mentors represent a wide spectrum of disciplines including the arts, natural science, social science, humanities and theology. The teaching methods include tutorial mentoring, collaborative dialogue, individual and group reflection.

The Indiana location at Turkey Run State Park places participants in an area of rich cultural and natural heritage and has hosted Byron for 10 years.  This year, we add an additional Byron Fellowship program at Warren Wilson College near Asheville, North Carolina.  Both programs immerse participants in the landscape and encourage exploration. Byron inspires a sense of wonder, awe and respect for the complexity and beauty of life.

Byron Fellowship incorporates a mix of informative and transformative learning. Throughout the Fellowship, participants are invited to contemplate their own unique abilities and personal values, to develop a clear vision for their vocation, and to articulate it for others. Participants are encouraged and challenged to reflect on and call into question their existing assumptions or mental models and to play with expanding their repertoire of ways of being in the world.

Topics of exploration include:

1. Values Systems and Theological Foundations for Sustainable Community and Action
2. Stories of Place, Local Cultural and Natural Heritage
3. Natural Systems, Human and Environment Interfaces including Agriculture
4. Authenticity, Vulnerability, Mindfulness, Ontology and Transformation
5. Presence, Dialogue, and Co-creation
6. Pitfalls, Pathways and Paradox in the pursuit of Sustainability
7. Integral Theory, Systems Thinking, and Design
8. Appreciative Inquiry and Positive Deviance
9. Envisioning and the Creative Process
10. Crafting, Sharing and Inspiring Vision, Values, Purpose, and Passion
11. Systems, Policy, Economic and External Structures in support of Flourishing
12. Fostering Trust, Relationship, and Design for Community

Eligibility

Each Byron Fellowship program is available to 20 upper class undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates from throughout the world by application. With the addition of the North Carolina program this year, there is now room for 40 Fellows per year between the two programs.  Prospective Fellows are evaluated based on their demonstrated academic, civic, and professional leadership. Strong attention is paid toward crafting every Fellowship with diversity capable of supporting a holistic exploration of sustainability.

Cost

The tuition fee of the Fellowship is limited to a subsidized cost of food and lodging, $250. A number of full scholarships are available based upon the financial need and academic excellence of candidates. Students from developing countries may also request travel support. To request a financial assistance application, please email us at: info@byronfellowship.org

Application

Rolling admissions are open for both programs at least until March 29th or until the program is filled. During our enrollment and registration period, we review applications on a bi-weekly basis.  Priority is given to the first students to apply from their particular area of study to create diversity for a hollistic exploration of sustainability. For instance, should we receive for review applications from two strong architecture students, priority will be given to the applicant who first completed their application. As such, we highly suggest applying as soon as possible within our enrollment and registration period.Participants who are not admitted because their academic specialties overlap with other participants may be directly admitted or given early priority to apply in the following year.

Interested participants for the Fellowship should submit an application as soon as possible to make certain your application is considered. Nominations are not required to participate.

Submit one application to apply for either or both North Carolina and Indiana. We encourage you to apply for both programs to maximize your opportunity for participation. There is a field within the application to state your preference for one program over the other.

To access the online application, please click here.