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,…
Fullbridge Internship Edge
Wesleyan is proud to be hosting the Fullbridge Internship Edge on campus during winter break as a part of the new Winter at Wesleyan program. From the program’s website: Land the internship you deserve Take our 12-day Internship Edge Program to gain a competitive edge in landing the internship and career you want. Build your…
Cynthia Jaggi ’00 on Practical Idealists and Impact Portfolios
We were recently contacted by Cynthia Jaggi ’00 (CEO and founder of Gatherwell) via the alum listserve about some interesting opportunities for both alums and students. Here is an excerpt from her email: I’ve started a Facebook group for Practical Idealists to get resources, connections and to collaborate. Got some great conversations going already. Would…
Attention alumni entrepreneurs: $20K+ to seed your venture in Vegas (applications due 11/14)
Jacob Eichengreen ’13 with Venture for America wrote to tell us about his startup incubator, Progression Lab. This is the next iteration of the project Josh Levine ’12 told us about last spring. Applications for the January-April funding round and incubator program are due November 14, so this notice is mostly for alumni (since students…
IDEX Fellowship Now Accepting Applications!
IDEX Accelerator is now recruiting for its 2014 cohort! IDEX Accelerator (IDEX) is the pioneer of a global movement that revolutionizes investments in human capital and empowers emerging leaders around the world to unleash their potential for creating impact. Since 2010, IDEX has served as an impact career launch-pad and human capital investor for…
Energize CT Looking for Students
Energize CT, a new energy assistance program sponsored by Middletown is looking for students! Energize CT sends pairs of people into homes in the North End to replace light bulbs and conduct an energy needs survey. This project will take place on selective Fridays and Saturdays in November and early December. Students have the option to…
Igniting Innovation Summit Registration Open!
As November rapidly approaches, so does the Igniting Innovation Summit! Taking place on November 9th in Cambridge, Massachusetts; this conference is a great opportunity for budding social entrepreneurs. Read the description below to learn more about this conference and remember that interested students may apply for a PCSE Enrichment Grant to cover conference and travel…
Volunteer with the Friends of the Wesleyan Library
Homecoming and Family Weekend is right around the corner, and with it comes the incredible Friends of the Wesleyan Library Sale! But those discount Song of Ice and Fire novels and cookbooks don’t just organize and sell themselves. The Friends of the Wesleyan Library needs volunteers on Friday, November 1 from 5p-8p and on Saturday…
Unite for Sight is Hiring!
Unite for Sight is hiring a new program manager! From Unite for Sight’s job posting: The Program Manager position provides an outstanding individual with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global health programs. The Program Manager works from our New Haven office that overlooks the Yale campus. The Program Manager helps to lead…
CCP Anniversary Series: CAUSE
Last year my predecessor Dana Pellegrino helped launch a fantastic campaign for the Center for Community Partnerships called, “Did You Know?” This campaign began as a way to highlight some of the important work that goes on through the CCP that the general Wesleyan community is not aware of. It was through this campaign that…