This just in from Dan Gregory ’78 P’07, Director of IDEA, Northeastern University’s venture accelerator. (Hint: If you decide to go, you might consider applying for a PCSE Enrichment Grant to cover your travel expenses.) ******************************* IDEA cordially invites you to join us at NEXPO on November 20, 2013 between 6:30-9:00pm on-campus in the Cabot…
Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Capital Fellows Program
Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in Public Service. Apply by February 10, 2014 to the Capital Fellows Programs * California Senate Fellows * Executive Fellowship Program * Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program * Judicial Administration Fellowship Program The Capital Fellows Programs offer a unique opportunity to participate in policymaking and development. Fellows work for 10-11 months…
WEShadow Opportunities
Looking for a way to fill up your five weeks of winter vacation? Why not take a few days out to shadow someone in your anticipated industry? Check out a few of these great shadowing opportunities: WEShadow Managing Director, Family Services/ Stamford Jewish Community Center: The Stamford Jewish Community Center has a nursery school, daycare,…
Social Entrepreneurship Institute (12/6 in New Haven, apply now for free tickets)
Wesleyan’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is offering two free tickets to Unite for Sight’s day-long Social Entrepreneurship Institute on Friday, December 6, 2013 (the last day of fall semester classes). Priority will likely be given to undergraduate applicants, but alumni, faculty, and staff are also welcome to apply. Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and dinner,…
Crowdfunding 101
According to Wikipedia, Crowdfunding (a.k.a. crowd financing, equity crowdfunding, crowd-sourced fundraising) is “the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations.” Crowdfunding “can also refer to the funding of a company by selling small amounts of equity to many investors.”…
Homecoming/Family Weekend Civic Engagement Events
It may seem that Homecoming/Family Weekend is so far away, but after fall break, it will be right around the corner! In navigating the packed schedule for the weekend, don’t miss out on any of these civic engagement related events: Friday, November 1st 11a-2p WesU 88.1FM Open House: Tour Wesleyan’s student-run radio station and meet…
You’re Invited to Brighter Dawns Fundraiser!
Applications for 2014-2015 Greenlining Academy are Open!
Hey alums! Greenlining Academy is now accepting applications for it’s 2014-2015 programs! Check out the details below and good luck! From the program’s website: We’re excited to announce that applications for our 2014-2015 Greenlining Academy programs are now open! We’re looking for bright and talented candidates who are committed to social justice and equity. Learn…
REBLOG: Wesleyan Honored with Silver STARS Rating Sustainability Assessment
On Oct. 14, Wesleyan was honored by the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. For demonstrating sustainability commitments and sustainable leadership, Wesleyan received a silver rating by STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System), a program of The Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). For more, visit the…
Women of Yale: New Haven’s Social Mavens
Get inspired by some social entrepreneurs down the road at Yale: “A friend once asked me if there was ‘something in the water at Yale’ that helped to produce female social entrepreneurs, the way Stanford breeds tech entrepreneurs,” recalls Jessica Pliska, a Yale political science grad who co-founded the Opportunity Network back in 2002 to help high-performing,…