Category Archives: Research

Great Summer Opportunity! Global Social Innovation Fellowship

Posted on October 20, 2014 by vgonzal2

Duke University’s Global Policy and Governance summer program combines internships with socially innovative organizations in Geneva and London, and an intensive academic course on global social innovation. Fellows receive a unique opportunity to combine academic and experiential perspectives on how … Continue reading →

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Activating Impact: Lend for America’s 6th Annual Summit

Posted on October 20, 2014 by vgonzal2

Learn how to put microfinance into practice in your campus community! Join hundreds of students across the country on November 15-16, 2014 at UC Berkeley’s historic International House for Lend for America’s 6th Annual Summit.  Registration available through October 31st. … Continue reading →

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Amazing opportunity for those researching Quality of Life issues

Posted on September 27, 2014 by vgonzal2

The Region of Tuscany has launched an international call for proposals on Quality of Life research.   If you are a young researcher and are doing work in any of the following aspects of Quality of Life, this is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Information about the 2014 NASCO conference

Posted on September 18, 2014 by vgonzal2

Registration is now open for NASCO (North American Students of Cooperation) Institute 2014, taking place November 7-9 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This year’s conference theme “Co-ops for Life: Owning our Future,” focuses on the importance of individual and organizational development … Continue reading →

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Cooperatives and the UN goals for sustainability

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Peter Scobas

The UN Millennium Development goals include ambitious aims to ensure environmental sustainability to be achieved by 2015. The UN is now in a process of evaluating achievements and making plans for the post-2015 period, which will emphasize sustainability. As a … Continue reading →

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Interested in Getting involved in a Multipurpose Co-op?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Peter Scobas

If you are interested in learning more about or getting involved in a multipurpose cooperative, come to an open house on April 19, 2014 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at 2811 N. 39th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009. This informational … Continue reading →

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Win up to $20K to make your startup idea happen!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Peter Scobas

ASU’s Edson Student Entrepreneurship Initiative is accepting applications for startup ideas. They provide funding, mentorship, and office space to teams of students from all university disciplines to help advance their ventures. This opportunity is open to all ASU students. Application … Continue reading →

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Exciting Summer Internship with Ashoka U

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Peter Scobas

Ashoka U is looking for full-time summer interns (40 hours a week, minimum of 10 weeks) to work in the Ashoka Global office in Arlington, VA. Interns will work on specific projects that look to ultimately accomplish Ashoka U’s mission: … Continue reading →

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Recognize Changemakers on your campus!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Peter Scobas

Do you know a student blazing the trail for an innovative project? Do you know a faculty or staff member fearlessly guiding your campus to foster a culture of social innovation? Recognize these incredible innovation catalysts, by nominating outstanding students … Continue reading →

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Interested in Green Jobs?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

From February 10-11 in Washington, D.C., the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation will hold the 2014 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference. Join elected officials, leaders in the business, labor, and environmental communities, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for creating good jobs … Continue reading →

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