Engaging Tibet: Bridging through Social Innovation

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

6:00 - 7:30PM in Sociology Psychology 130 

Are you interested in learning about social innovation in Tibet or starting an NGO in the remote region of the himalayas?

Hear from Losang Rabgey, National Geographic Emerging explorer and the co-founder of an NGO called Machik (based in DC). Machik is well known in the Tibetan community and beyond for its unique approach to “Social Innovation” in solving environmental and social issues in the conflicting region such as Tibet. Machik's mission is to incubate social innovation for Tibet and its programs range from education to women’s empowerment, from supporting social innovation to civic engagement. Dr. Rabgey will speak on Machik’s approach and results from nearly 20 years of work in a challenging context of uncertainty in contemporary Tibet. See attached flyer.

Here is the link to the event on Facebook | Enzo's pizzas will be provided.

 

Applications open for Project EDGE pre-Orientation committee

Due this Friday, March 31

Do you enjoy design and startup challenges? Are you interested in helping shape the future leaders and entrepreneurs of Duke?

Apply to be on the Project EDGE Pre-Orientation committee! We are a group committed to Engineering and Design for Growth and Innovation, and we are excited to build a team to execute on our ambitious goals. The first summer of our program will be 2018, and we are looking for a team to plan, design, and make the program incredible!  Both Trinity and Pratt are encouraged to apply!

Apply Here by Friday, March 31^st

 

Apply now to attend CGI U 2017

The final application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2017

Duke is a member of the CGI University Network and has funding available for students accepted to CGI U 2017. Students selected for CGI U 2017 may also be eligible to receive seed funding to support their projects. Apply now to attend CGI U 2017 at Northeastern University, which will take place from Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2017. CGI U is President Clinton’s initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each CGI U student must make a Commitment to Action: a specific plan of action that addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI U is proof that young people have the power to make a significant impact by confronting some of the world's most urgent challenges.  To find out more about CGI U, email our Duke CGIU Student Campus Director Aashna Aggarwal at aashna.aggarwal@duke.edu, or join CGI U for a weekly webinar at www.anymeeting.com/cgiu1. 

 

Race in Social Innovation Panel

In the news: https://today.duke.edu/2017/03/ie-event-entrepreneurs-talk-race-social-innovation

 

 

 

A round up of Opportunities & Events!

 

Events

 

Cube Entrepreneurship Summit

Saturday, March 25^th 12-4pm (No registration required)

Learn from experienced alumni and network with other entrepreneurs in the Duke community! This is designed for people of all backgrounds and majors. Lunch provided.

Speakers include Tatianna Birgisson of Mati Energy, Jake Stauch of Neuro Plus, and Professor Salman Azhar of I&E.

Keynote and Panel: 130

Workshops: Sociology Psychology 126, 127, 128, 129

 

How can data and better information systems lead to more innovation in the nonprofit sector?

Wednesday, March 29th

Jacob Harold, president and CEO of GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, will lead a conversation about the tools needed to drive even greater social change in today’s society. Learn the latest trends in data best practices and how the nonprofit sector is using data in innovative ways to move their missions forward.

Learn more and RSVP: http://casespeaker.eventbrite.com

 

Join us Wednesday, 4/5 for I&E Academy: The Art of Risk-Taking: Tactical Tools for Taking Risks and Handling Fear, Failure & Rejection

April 5, 5:45-7:00 pm, Gross Hall 270

Facilitator: Caitie Whelan, Founder of The Lightning Notes

How can you take risks consistent with your values?

How can you better handle fear, failure, rejection and criticism? Having tools to manage these realities are critical to your success in bringing innovative ideas to live, and being a leader in your chosen area. Join us for a dynamic workshop where you will gain concrete tools to exercise your risk “muscle” and learn how to fail forward.

To RSVP, click HERE!

 

Playworks Seeking Volutneers for Upcoming Event!

Playworks North Carolina is looking for volunteer for their 4th Annual Kickball 4 Kids Corporate Kickball Tournament. The tournament is on Friday, April 28th from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Bull City Little League Park (918 Junction Road, Durham). Volunteers will assist with the following things: Registration, Food Truck/lunch facilitation, Parking, Beer Tent, First Aid Tent, Team ambassador, Score keeping, Base Referees. All volunteers will receive breakfast, lunch, a t-shirt and beer (during the championship game). Volunteers will be asked to arrive at the event at 11:00 to assist with set-up. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristin Hathorn at kristin.hathorn@playworks.org. 

 

Competitions & Contests

 

Year 2 of Burt’s Bees Natural Launchpad program

Applications Duke April 30

Here’s a link to the contest page: http://burts.evergreenip.com/

 

Internships, Fellowships, Job opportunities

 

Social Enterprise @Goizueta’s Start: ME Program is looking for recent graduates to apply to be their next great Program Associate Fellow

Apply online by March 31, 2017

This role is a high-impact, 18-month experience for talented recent graduates (including those graduating in May 2017) who are interested in starting their social sector careers.  Learn more at https://www.startmeaccelerator.org/join-our-team .

 

Upstart Co-­Lab: Fellowship Position Description

Launched in 2016, Upstart Co-­Lab is a national collaboration connecting artists, impact investors and social entrepreneurs. Upstart’s mission is to create opportunities for artist innovators to deliver social impact at scale. Our three goals are to Spotlight Artists as Innovators, to Unleash More Capital for Creativity, and to Enable Sustainable Creative Lives.

http://www.upstartco-lab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Upstart-Co-Lab-Fellow-March-2017.pdf

 

Upstart Co-­Lab: Senior Associate Position Description

Launched in 2016, Upstart Co-­Lab is a national collaboration connecting artists, impact investors and social entrepreneurs. Upstart’s mission is to create opportunities for artist innovators to deliver social impact at scale. Our three goals are to Spotlight Artists as Innovators, to Unleash More Capital for Creativity, and to Enable Sustainable Creative Lives.

http://www.upstartco-lab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Upstart-Co-Lab-Sr-Assoc-March-2017.pdf

 

Tom & Jenny’s- Seeking Intern

Tom & Jenny's is seeking content creators to help us deliver uplifting, helpful, educational content to our fast-growing audience.  Responsibilities may include campaign and individual content brainstorming/ideation, writing emails, articles, short posts, graphic design, and limited video creation.  We are seeking candidates with skills in one or more of these areas - skills related to all of these potential responsibilities is not a pre-requisite. See here for more details.

 

Runaway- Seeking Marketing Intern

Interested in fashion, art, urban life, and business? An internship with RUNAWAY could be for you. RUNAWAY is North Carolina’s premier lifestyle company and creators of the popular DURM™ brand. We are looking for ambitious, free-thinking, independent students to join our team as we embark on new adventures and continue to move the brand into the national spotlight. Interns would have the opportunity to work at American Underground the “Startup Capital of the South” in the heart of downtown Durham where over 250 companies thrive in the ever-expanding startup community. Learn more here.

 

Quantified Ventures is Hiring

Quantified Ventures supports the progress of the social enterprise community through impact investing. They are hiring a Healthcare Associate and Healthcare Manager. At least one of these will be an immediate hire (so ideally looking at alumni), while the other could wait for 2017 graduates. Questions? Contact Brendan O’Connor (oconnor@quantifiedventures.com)

 

TODAY- Lunch and Panel on Microinsurance: Financing Healthcare in East Africa for the Base of the Pyramid

12-1pm Trent Hall, Room 040

Discussing the positive impact of microinsurance on accessibility to health insurance coverage in low and middle income countries.

See more details on poster below.

OPEN CALL - ALL DISCIPLINES INTERESTED IN FOOD AND/OR BUSINESS

 

Do you have an interest in seafood? Food system dynamics? Consumer trends? Business? Marketing? Innovation? Solution-based thinking? If so, this may be your opportunity to share your ideas!

I would like to invite you to share a creative solution to any of the following challenges identified as top barriers to the sustainable economic growth of small-scale, local seafood in the United States. Any individual with interest is invited to create a proposal using a technique, technology, or knowledge from past experience in any field that may be of assistance. Your proposal can benefit local fishing efforts and marine conservation. Short proposals can be in relation to any one of the following:

LOGISTICS - How can small businesses, often in remote locations, gain access to processing, storage, cheap transportation, and/or markets as a means to increase business while keeping cost low?

 

SETTING A FAIR PRICE - How can a fisherman set prices for the catch that are fair to both the fishermen and their customers?

 

EFFICIENT MARKETING - How could a small business balance the extra time and energy needed for marketing with the need to leave flexibility for doing other things?

 

CONSUMER TRENDS - What types of seafood product would have the most monetary value?

 

SELLING TO AN INSTITUTION - How would a small-scale fishery be able to pass through necessary barriers to sell catch to hospitals, schools, etc.?

 

Events, Opportunities, & Deadlines

 

mHealth@Duke Shark Tank 2017 (Special Topic: Closing Health Disparities)

Applications are due Friday, February 24th by 5pm

Click here to apply

 

What can policymakers do to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs?

Friday, Feb. 24 in Rubenstein 200

Bringing together entrepreneurs from the (MIDP) program and officials from the World Bank's Doing Business unit. Lunch will be provided.

RSVP for one or both panels online.

 

SSRI Workshop: Program Evaluation (Evaluation 101)

February 28^, 2017, 2pm-4pm

SSRI- Gross Hall 230E

Attendees should register in advance here

 

Social Entrepreneurship Happy Hour hosted by The American Underground @Main

Feb. 28 at 5:30pm at 201

W. Main St - the beautiful 3rd floor rooftop.

RSVP here!

 

Join us Wednesday 3/1 for I&E Academy: Perfecting the Pitch

March 1, 5:00-6:00 pm, Gross Hall 270

Facilitator: Andy Roth, Co-Founder, RocketBolt

You may know the content of your pitch backwards and forwards, but what about your presentation? What about your tone of voice or body language?

Are you giving the most persuasive pitch possible or is something distracting the audience from your presentation? There are plenty of people who can tell you whether the

content of your pitch needs work. This session will go over how the way you speak, the way you stand, and even the way you breathe can make or break your pitch.

This session is interactive. Participants should come prepared to move around and wear comfortable clothes.

To RSVP, click HERE!

 

The Points of Light Civic Accelerator

Application deadline: Thursday, March 2, by 5:00 pm

10-week entrepreneur boot camp and investment fund – seeking applications from early stage for-profit and nonprofit ventures with innovative solutions that increase financial well-being and economic mobility for underserved populations.

Apply and learn more at cvcx.org.

 

Story+ Summer Research Opportunity

The deadline for priority consideration of applications is Friday, March 3, 2017 at 5:00pm

Story+ is a new six-week summer research experience (Summer Term 1 / May 17-June 28) for undergraduate and graduate students interested in bringing academic research to life through dynamic storytelling. Story+ is offered through the Franklin Humanities Institute and Bass Connections, in partnership with Versatile Humanists at Duke.

http://fhi.duke.edu/programs/story-plus.html

 

Global Engagement Program - A Leadership Program for U.S. Students with Global Mindset

Application deadline: March 5, 2017

This program provides domestic students with beneficial interactions with international students and scholars at Duke. Selected students will be involved in International House program activities for a semester and receive training on cross-cultural awareness and communication as well as career and leadership development. Students will get a certificate endorsed by International House and the Career Center.  For details of the program, please visit the GEP page on our website. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to snanghee.jeong@duke.edu.

 

CGI U 2017

10th annual CGI U meeting will be held at Northeastern University, October 13-15

early decision and travel assistance deadline is March 1, 2017, and the final application deadline is May 1, 2017. 

Engaging the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each year, CGI U hosts a meeting where students, university representatives, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Students create their own Commitments to Action that address issues on campus, in local communities, or around the world.

Apply Now

 

Scholarship $$ for Duke students interested in studying social innovation abroad

$1000 scholarship from the Sullivan Foundation are available for 1-2 students to attend Leadership exCHANGE's Global Leadership Program in Prague July 1-30. Earn credits.  Apply now.  2-6 week programs in Prague, Vienna, and Raleigh also available, including the Impact HUB Crawl to Prague & Vienna June 18-30 and the Women & Leadership Program in Prague August 1-15. 

 

Big Ideas Abroad: Supporting Student Innovation in Uganda

Since 2013, the Big Ideas Contest has been open to Uganda’s largest post-secondary school and leader in innovation and research. 

Read more about how Big Ideas helps foster and leverage innovation and entrepreneurship abroad here.

 

Nepal-based summer program, called 85°East just launched

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students and builds on students’ individual learning goals by finding projects and programs that caters to each student’s interests, all the while providing an academic support structure to ensure they get the most out of their experience. The goal of the Summer 2017 program is to give students the freedom to pursue a creative independent project or internship (70 percent of their time), while providing a framework for academic and personal growth (30 percent of the time will be spent on structured seminars to more deeply understand context specific, adaptive challenges and opportunities.) The cost to the student (excluding airfare) would be $2000 for the 9-10 weeks from early June to mid-August. That covers an internship placement and all associated local travel costs, orientation, living arrangements including housing, food, and laundry, and an academic framework including short weekly readings and a weekly seminar. (www.85degeast.com)

You can find two documents that explains the program in detail at: www.bit.ly/85degeast  

 

Intern – PR Intern / Mentorship (Consumer Products, Durham NC)- Feline Innovations

Feline Innovations is a pet products company founded in 2015. They are currently offering a unique intern + mentorship program for undergraduates interested in entrepreneurship and consumer products. The intern will aid in day-to-day PR and media relations at Feline Innovations – while undergoing an immersive mentorship program in launching and building consumer products businesses. This is an unpaid internship, and will be structured as a dual intern / mentorship program.

Applicants should be available 2 hrs per day and available to meet at office in downtown Durham or on Duke campus. Program will be structured as a combined co-op / consumer products primer, and will begin in March 2017. Goal will be to provide applicants with the knowledge and skill sets to build new consumer products companies in the future – while aiding in day-to-day activities of the current business. Applicants should respond with resume, availability, and description of interest to: hr@felineinnovations.com.

 

Looking for Entrepreneurial Minds & Expertise to grow with a Billion Dollar Global business.

Join my winning team, full-time or part-time, selling anti-aging products which have exclusive global patents.

In four years, Nerium International grossed over $1 BILLION with only four products and was ranked by “Inc. 500” as #1 in its category of “Consumer Products and Services” and #12 overall in its list of the 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Nerium International was founded by Jeff Olson, also known as, “the Millionaire Maker.”  He is a successful entrepreneur and author of the best seller, “The Slight Edge.” Still a young company, 5 years old in August 2016, Nerium has expanded into Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Colombia…and soon to Hong Kong and beyond. Partnerships have been formed with Signum Biosciences, a research lab created from Princeton University, and Korean research giant, Cosmax, looking to further the development of anti-aging and bio-health products.  GOOGLE… Fastest Growing Anti-Aging Company. Call or email me for more information about how YOU can become involved as an Independent Brand Partner with my Nerium team. 

Judy Wooden, Independent Brand Partner/Director, Nerium International

Jwooden22@gmail.com| 919/880-6447

 

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