A new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes our ability to direct the power and efficiency of market systems toward social impact. Social Capital Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth of this market. SOCAP is an annual event series that connects leading global innovators – investors, foundations, institutions and social entrepreneurs – to…
This AshokaU E-Newsletter Has Many Useful Links
Normally we just pick a link or two from the AshokaU E-newsletters to share via this blog, but this edition has so many interesting funding, employment, and other opportunities that we decided to share the whole thing. Happy reading from your friends at the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Center for Community Partnerships! …
CLASSY Awards Fellowship for Students with a Cause (Applications Due July 31)
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.…
Womensphere: Global Summit and Awards
Ever wanted to hear Hillary Clinton, Arianna Huffington, or Richard Branson speak? From Analisa Balares, Chair of the Womensphere Foundation: “Through the Womensphere Foundation, we are building a global alliance and network of leaders, innovators, corporations, and academic institutions that are actively investing in creating the future, and advancing the leadership and innovation of women. Thus,…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Note from Hailey Sowden ’15
The first day of summer is coming up and The Middletown Food Project is about to take off. We’ve been planning all through the winter and spring, and it’s finally time to start getting our hands dirty! Here’s some background on the farm and the project: After working for a few years at Long Lane…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Note from Shyam Desai ’15
My flight is finally booked; I’ll be going to The MINDS Foundation’s site at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (medical school) in Vadodara, Gujarat, India in August! With the help of The MINDS Foundation Program Staff, Lennox Byer ’12 & Mehul Solanki & Raghu Appasani ’12, I have been able to pinpoint a couple of tasks for my…
BWxD Conference in Providence on Sept. 27-29 (3-day passes for only $35!)
Wesleyan’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship recommends the Better World By Design conference hosted by Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design on September 27-29, 2013. Discounted tickets are available through July 15. You may apply for a PCSE student enrichment grant to cover your ticket and travel costs. About the conference: Each year,…
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…
What’s Going on in Social Innovation // A Mobile Farmers’ Market
In the South Bronx, there is a school bus. This school bus is special, and we’re not talking about reruns of the Magic School Bus here. The South Bronx Mobile Market is a farmers’ market that operates out of a school bus. Bringing fresh produce from the Wassaic Community Farm in Upstate New York, Tanya…
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…