The DCI Design Challenge is a collaboration between A Better World by Design and DCI. DCI and Better World have been working together for five years to create a platform for students and professionals to develop product solutions for real world problems. We believe that the design challenge format is a powerful way to get…
Events
Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship (5/27)
The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a group of young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing civic needs and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their causes and a platform for growth. The Fellowship was created by philanthropist and entrepreneurs Leslie…
Entrepreneurship Studies 101 pitch session (5/7 at 7pm)
You are invited to see the final pitches for this semester’s student forum, Out of Theory, Into Practice: Entrepreneurship Studies 101. When: Wednesday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Albritton 113 What: Students will present their ideas to a panel of judges and will receive feedback shark-tank style. Let them awe you with their creativity and ambition,…
Restorative Justice Conversation with Evan Okun ’13 and Circles & Ciphers staff (5/9)
This week, Evan Okun ’13 and his colleagues from Circles & Ciphers will come to Wesleyan for a series of events and workshops about restorative justice and issues faced by young men of color. They will visit the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship (Allbritton 022) on Friday, May 9, 11:30-12:30 p.m. We invite all interested students to stop…
Long Lane Farm 10th Anniversary (May 23-24)
Long Lane Farm is TEN YEARS OLD this spring! This calls for a CELEBRATION! Please come from far and wide to help us celebrate the first ten years, Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24th, 2014! On Friday evening there will be a Long Lane 10 Year Anniversary Dinner under a tall white tent on the North College Lawn.…
Information Session with Ramapo for Children (5/1)
Thursday, May 1 12:oo-1:oop Usdan 108 Ramapo for Children is looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. We are recruiting seasonal summer staff who are looking to embrace the exceptional, experience an unmatched professional opportunity, and make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Camp Ramapo summer staff live on…
Sustainability and Innovation in Global Health (5/1)
Brought to us by our prolific friends at Unite for Sight, check out this free webinar: Sustainability and Innovation in Global Health Learn from leading experts about sustainability and innovation in global health. The webinar will include guidance and advice from expert panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions about sustainability and…
Victoria Mamas: a film screening with Abby Horton ’11 (4/30)
Join filmmaker Abby Horton ’11 for a screening of her new documentary Victoria Mamas, which follows three women and their families living on the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, capturing the women’s quiet and momentous strength against their unforgiving environment. The film emerged from Abby’s work with Maji Safi Group, a social enterprise founded by fellow Wes alum…
Spring Alumni Startup Showcase: Interhartford, Minds on Fire, Girls Who Code, Project Uplift, and JooMah (5/4)
ALUMNI STARTUP SHOWCASE Sunday, May 4 4:00p-6:00p Olson Commons Facebook Event RSVP Here Hear from a group of extraordinary Wes grads who founded or run their own ventures. This Startup Showcase will include stories about startup life, an incredible opportunity to mingle with inspiring young entrepreneurs, refreshing conversation, and hearty snacks. FEATURING: ART FELTMAN ‘…