This was forwarded to us by alumna changemaker AhDream Smith ’12. Check it out. *************** The CLASSY Awards is the largest awards ceremony of its kind that recognizes the greatest champions of social progress, and with the addition of the Fellowship Program, is now able to highlight young social entrepreneurs making an impact as well.…
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From the NESCAC to Silicon Valley
This just in from DigitalWes and Pocket Change: From the NESCAC to Silicon Valley NESCAC graduates come together for an evening of networking. The NESCAC sends liberal arts graduates into careers in Silicon Valley. Come meet other graudates in the Bay Area making an impact in new media and technology. Thursday, June 27, 2013…
3 Alumni Startups and Nonprofits You Should Know About
On campus, there are several groups that are synonymous with social entrepreneurship and civic engagement; I’ll let you think of some! But what about off campus? There is a diverse community of alumni working in global engagement that you might not have heard of. We’re here to inform you of just several of the amazing…
Jordyn Lexton ’08 & Drive Change
Interested in supporting food trucks for social justice? Read below for information from Jordyn Lexton ’08, and definitely watch a video of the project here. “Dear Friends, Love food trucks?? Have an appetite for social change?? Feed your hunger by investing in a new social enterprise called Drive Change, a NYC based food truck business that employs,…
Perel-Slater ’11 Wins $10,000 for Maji Safi Group
The PCSE would like to congratulate Max Perel-Slater ’11 on winning the Advancing Leaders Fellowship. Many Wesleyan students, staff, faculty, and friends voted for Perel-Slater and his Maji Safi Group, and we’re excited to see new possibilities for their incredible work! “The $10,000 fellowship supports alumni from all World Learning programs as they implement innovative…
Max Perel Slater ’11 and the Maji Safi Organization Feature
The Maji Safi Organization, started by Max Perel Slater ’11, ” is a disease prevention and health promotion nonprofit that operates through a community health worker model in rural Tanzania. A core belief of MSG is that preventable diseases can be avoided by taking a community-led approach through empowering women and children to promote disease prevention.…
Join WAPPS (Wesleyan Alumni in Philanthropy & Public Service)
This post invites Wesleyan Alumni to join WAPPS, a group of alumni who focus on or engage with philanthropy and public service. With a host of events throughout the country, it’s easy to stay connected. We hope this post isn’t too soon for you recent graduates, but keep in mind, this is just one of…
Upcoming Events // Wesleyan Civic Engagement Events in NYC and DC this Summer
Will you be in NYC this summer? Maybe nearby or visiting friends? Don’t miss the opportunity to meet alumni and get involved with the vibrant civic engagement communities off campus. New York: WESeminar on the Road with Rob Rosenthal click above link to register and see who’s attending The Office of Alumni and Parent…
Building an NGO Ground-Up // Lunch with Gabrielle Fondiller ’07 Wednesday
Sponsored by the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship: “Gabrielle Fondiller is a ’07 Wes alum with a double major in History and Government. She is now Director of a community NGO in Kenya called Hatua Likoni. After studying abroad in Kenya with SIT, Gabrielle began sponsoring school fees for 7 students. This has since evolved into an…
Wes alum offers $25k for your startup // deadline May 14
This just in from Josh Levine ’12: Have an idea that’s been keeping you up at night? Ready to transform it into a reality? This summer, Downtown Project will make investments of $25k into six very early stage startups, and one of them could be yours! For three months we will bring together founders, a…