When it comes to gifts, we are taught early on that it’s the thought that counts. We prioritize sentimental value over monetary value, but another factor to consider is a gift’s social value: what are the repercussions of your consumption in communities, economies, and environments around the world? The rise of social entrepreneurship has made it…
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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…
This Week at the Career Center: Southern Teachers Agency, Brown University, White House Internship Program, and Sharing Our Strength
Teacher, Southern Teachers Agency: Each year, STA helps hundreds of teachers and coaches find jobs at outstanding college preparatory schools throughout the South–nearly 600 schools in 16 states from Texas to Florida to Pennsylvania. Teacher certification is preferred, but is typically NOT required by these schools for middle and high school teaching positions. (Wednesday, April 9) College…
Upcoming Application Deadlines at the Career Center: MINDS, Blueprint, Urban Teaching Center, and more
Intern, MINDS Leadership Development Program: The MINDS Foundation is now offering a new opportunity to work with us through our MINDS Leadership Development Program (MLDP). This program is designed to introduce enthusiastic students, who are interested in helping those in need, to the Non-profit world and the responsibilities associated with it. Students who participate in this…
PCSE Seed Grant Finalists Announced (public pitches 2/28 at noon)
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 PCSE Seed Grant Competition. These $5,000 awards are intended to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Last year’s winners used the seed funding to launch a grant-funded CSA in Middletown, work…
The World Learning Advancing Leaders Fellowship
Did you go on the World Learning Semester Abroad program? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you: The Advancing Leaders Fellowship recognizes the ideas, talent, and vision of World Learning alumni by supporting Fellows with an award of $10,000, comprehensive training in social innovation and leadership, and a support network of mentors and…
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…
Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship: 2012/2013 Year in Review
Two years after its founding in May 2011, Wesleyan University’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship (PCSE) is becoming a hub of activity. We are cultivating the long-standing Wesleyan ethos of social justice and entrepreneurial spirit as we carry out our mission: to support students and alumni interested in creating and sustaining programs, businesses, and organizations…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Note from Faye Phillips ’13
In April, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awarded five seed grants to Wesleyan students embarking on high-impact projects around the globe. Each grant recipient will be reporting on his/her work with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first, a note from Faye Phillips ’13… Preparing for my project in Shirati, Tanzania has been…
13 Students Awarded Grants from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its 2013 Seed Grant and Internship Grant recipients. The PCSE Seed Grant program was launched this spring. Individuals and teams of students competed for $5000 prizes intended to provide capital to help Wesleyan students launch their socially-oriented project or idea and/or build capacity of their…