On Saturday, May 2, the Female Voice in Politics Conference will bring together notable and accomplished female politicians and leaders to discuss issues facing women in the political arena today. This event provides not only an opportunity for learning but also a chance for interested alumni and students to meet one another. Speakers include: Susan Bysiewicz, Former Secretary…
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The Smith College Draper Business Plan Competition
Wesleyan has been invited to participate in the annual Draper Women Entrepreneurs Competition, where teams led by at least one female undergraduate can win up to $10,000 for ventures in the seed, start-up, and early growth stages. Submit your notice of intent by March 2nd and apply by March 23rd. Semi-finalists will present at the Competition Day in Northampton, MA…
Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards ($100k for work benefiting women and children, apply by 6/30)
Wes alum Jeffrey H. Liss ‘86 wrote in with this great opportunity: At Ascena, our philanthropic vision is simple: empowering women and children to be their best. Across our communities, there are tremendous stories about individuals working tirelessly toward this goal. We’re hoping you know some of those heroes who would be able to take…
“The Global Push to Unlock the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs” by Jeri Eckhart Queenan P’17
In a recent article, Jeri Eckhart Queenan P’17 of The Bridgespan Group and her co-authors explain that “recognition of the barriers and benefits of supporting women-owned enterprises” has led to “the creation of a number of public, private, and social sector initiatives aimed at strengthening women-owned businesses.” The piece focuses on Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women initiative and touches on…
Feministing talk with Katie Halper ’03 and Jos Truitt (11/21 at 6pm)
What is the state of the feminist movement today? Where is it “moving”? How do we build a feminist movement that centers the needs of trans* people and people of color? Come hear Feministing editors Jos Truitt and Katie Halper, and one Wesleyan student (TBA, stay tuned!), speak and answer questions on these questions on…
Women of Yale: New Haven’s Social Mavens
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,…
Gender Lens Investing Conference, October 2-4 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Joy Anderson ’89, President and Founder of Criterion Institute and instructor of CSPL210 “Money and Social Change: Innovative Paradigms and Strategies,” contacted the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship with a unique opportunity for students or alumni. She is seeking volunteers for the third annual Gender Lens Investing Convergence, October 2-4, 2013. Details are below. Please contact Makaela…
Enrichment Grant Report: Ibironke Otusile ’15
Ibironke Otusile ’15 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. This funding helped support her work with The Savvy Madam network. Read Ibironke’s story below, and visit the PCSE website to learn more about our Enrichment Grants. ************************************************************** This summer, with the financial assistance of the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship,…
PCSE Internship Grants in Action: A note from Olayinka Lawal ’15
In March, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awarded internship grants to Wesleyan students planning to spend their summers pursuing experiences in diverse fields of social change. Each grant recipient was asked to report back on his/her work with blog posts and photos. Here’s one, a report from Olayinka Lawal ’15, a Sociology major pursuing an International Relations Certificate…