Josephine Ho ’16 wrote in to tell us about her crowdfunding campaign. Read on for details, and please consider supporting Josephine’s project, which will connect Malaysian high school students with children in local orphanages for the benefit of both groups. Project Malaysia 2014: Transcending Barriers WHEN? May 26, 2014 to June 8, 2014 (Malaysian mid-academic year…
Job Opening: PR Intern for NationSwell
Kevin Egolf ’05, Director of Business Development at Iroquois Valley Farms, forwarded us this internship opportunity with NationSwell: Job Opening: PR Intern for NationSwell NationSwell is a new media company that tells inspiring stories about innovative solutions to America’s great national challenges. NationSwell finds these stories in every corner of the country, brings them to…
Become a Van Driver with OCS!
It’s that time of year again! The Office of Community Service is looking for van drivers for the 2014-2015 school year.If you are 2o or older, hold a valid U.S. license and have more than two years of driving experience, you are eligible to be an OCS van driver! If you are interested in this…
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…
This Week at the Career Center: Bridge International Academies, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut, and more
Curriculum Writing Fellowship, Bridge International Academies: Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. As of January 2014, Bridge is operating 259 academies in Kenya with more than 80,000 pupils and has…
Enrichment Grant Report: Kwaku Akoi ’14
Kwaku Akoi ’14 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. As CEO of a social venture called JooMah, Kwaku and the other members of the JooMah team have been conducting market research, building connections, and honing their own business-related skills. This grant provided partial funding that allowed Kwaku…
Enrichment Grant Report: Oladoyin Oladapo ’14
Oladoyin Oladapo ’14 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. This funding subsidized Ola’s spring break trip to attend the International Conference for Startups in Ravensbourne, England, and the African Development Forum at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. Read Ola’s story below, and visit the PCSE…
Enrichment Grant Report: Olayinka Lawal ’15
Olayinka Lawal ’15 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. This funding contributed to Yinka’s French language education. As a member of the startup team launching JooMah, a social enterprise targeting employment and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, Yinka will utilize her skills with French-speaking clients across West and…
Enrichment Grant Report: Sam Rispaud ’15
Sam Rispaud ’15 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. This funding allowed Sam to attend the the Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University, which was organized by Unite for Sight. Read Sam’s story below, and visit the PCSE website to learn more about our grant programs. ********************************************** This past April,…