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 31st
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
