Wesleyan’s 6th Annual Social Justice Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Although registration closed at 1 p.m. on October 18, a limited number of walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s SJLC theme is “ACCESS, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.” The schedule is here. The Social Justice Leadership Conference (SJLC)…
Events
Halloween Bash at Green Street!
Gilead Community Services Fundraising Event
Interested in a unique opportunity to see how non-profit fundraising really works? Gilead Community Services is hosting a fundraiser at Beckham Hall on October 27. Tickets are normally $75, but the Board of Directors is offering tickets to Wesleyan students for $50. Contact Lucy McMillan lmcmillan@gileadcs.org for more information. Learn more about Gilead Community Services at http://www.gileadcs.org/whoweare.html.
2014 Unreasonable Institute (applications due November 7)
Unreasonable Institute is an annual 5-week bootcamp for 12 carefully-selected social ventures. The 2014 Unreasonable Global session takes place from May 30 to July 6 in Boulder, Colorado. Attendees receive a customized curriculum, unparalleled mentorship, access to capital, and a robust support network. Francesca Jones ’12 attended last summer, and Joy Anderson ’89 is an Unreasonable…
Leadership Luncheon: Political Community Organizing
This Week at the Career Center: Success Academy and Green Corps Info Sessions
Before you get too excited about fall break, remember that there are some great events going on at the Career Center this week: Success Academy Charter School Information Session: Join us in learning about Success Academy Charter Schools, the impact we are making on education in New York City, and the opportunities we have available. The Success…
WesU’s Annual Record Sale!
Want to learn more about WesU? Come back tomorrow for our spotlight on WesU as part of our CCP Anniversary Series!
This Week at the Career Center
Teach for America Information Session: Teach for America’s mission is to build the movement to eliminate education inequity by developing leaders. We recruit committed recent college graduates and professionals of all backgrounds to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. We foster the leadership of our alumni as they address this problem from…
Company X Info Session (Monday 10/28 at noon, lunch provided)
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship invites you to Company X Information Session Monday, October 28 12-1 p.m. Allbritton 304 REGISTER NOW Company X is an early stage investment company looking to work with motivated students with entrepreneurial aspirations. They make capital investments in a few companies each year and provide free office space in…
Guest Post from Max Perel-Slater ’11: Maji Safi and Global Handwashing Day
According to the American Cleaning Institute, hand washing with soap is the most effective and inexpensive way to prevent the diarrheal and acute respiratory infections that are responsible for millions of child deaths every single year in developing countries. Global Handwashing Day began on October 15, 2008 as a day to promote hand washing with…