Upcoming CASE Events

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Information Session: CASE Summer Internship Fund	Tuesday, February 2 12:45 - 1:30pm	Duke MBA First Year Students	Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom
Information Session: CASE Summer Internship Fund	Wednesday, Feb. 3 3:00 - 3:45pm	Duke MBA First Year Students	Fuqua School of Business, Lilly Classroom
CASE ESI Award with VisionSpring Founder, Dr. Jordan Kassalow	Thursday, February 11 7:00 - 8:30pm	Open to the Public	Fuqua School of Business, HCA Auditorium
Annual Duke Conference on Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI)	Wednesday, Feb 17 9:00am - 5:00pm	Open to the Public REGISTER NOW	Fuqua School of Business
Beyond CASE: Social Enterprise 101 for Nonprofits Workshop & Networking Event	Tuesday, February 23, 8:30am - 12:30pm	Open to the Public Registration Required	Museum of Life and Science (Mercury Room), Durham (view Google map)

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CASE Annual Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Award & Lecture

Each year CASE recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of social entrepreneurship, bringing social entrepreneurship leaders from around the world to Fuqua each spring.

CASE Enterprising Social Innovation Award & Lecture

In 2008, CASE is launching an award to recognize an individual, organization, or company whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy to create sustainable social value with the potential for large-scale impact.

CASE Speaking Engagements

Discover where CASE faculty and staff will be and have been presenting on topics related to social entrepreneurship.

Event Archives

Learn more about the types of events CASE hosts through the year and the speakers we attract by checking out our event archives. Includes links to videos when available.

Video Archives

Missed an event? Want to hear from inspiring social entrepreneurs such as Wendy Kopp, Muhammad Yunus, and Ami Dar one more time? View clips from our video archives anywhere, anytime.

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DETAILS ON SELECTED EVENTS ABOVE:

Information Session:  CASE Summer Internship Fund
When/Where: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 12:45 – 1:30pm  – Leaman classroom
     OR     _____ Wednesday, Feb. 3, 3:00 – 3:45pm – Lilly classroom 
Audience: First Year Duke MBA Students
More Information:  Are you seeking a summer internship with a nonprofit, government agency, or international NGO? Concerned about your potential compensation? Consider applying to the CASE Summer Internship Program! The CASE Summer Internship Program enables first year Duke MBA-Daytime students to learn about the rewards and challenges of social sector management without making a significant financial sacrifice by providing funding to match employer compensation. This information session will outline the details of the program and how to apply.  If you are considering a nonprofit or government internship, you are encouraged to attend one of these sessions.  The same information will be presented in both sessions.  Questions?  Contact ruth.tolman@duke.edu. More information about the program also available online.

CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation & Lecture with VisionSpring
Lecture by VisionSpring Founder & CEO, Dr. Jordan Kassalow
When: Thursday, February 11, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – HCA Auditorium
Audience: Duke students, faculty, staff, and the public.
More information: The CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation (ESI) recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations, or companies whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy to create sustainable social value that has the potential for large-scale impact.  This award recognizes VisionSpring’s work to improve vision and economic opportunity in countries all over the developing world.  Drawing upon techniques and concepts from both the commercial and social sectors, VisionSpring’s innovative business model achieves significant impact for entrepreneurs and for their customers in underserved markets – bringing dramatically improved vision to individuals at the base of the economic pyramid and leading to improvements in health, income, and productivity in the world's poorest communities. 

Dr. Jordan Kassalow, VisionSpring’s Chairman and CEO will deliver the ESI Lecture and accept the CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation on behalf of VisionSpring.   Read more about VisionSpring. This event is free and open to the public.

Annual Duke Conference on Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI)
When: Wednesday, February 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – Various
Audience: MBA students and the public 
More Information:  Please join us for the The Duke Conference on Sustainable Business & Social Impact (formerly “Footprints”). We have an exciting lineup planned for this year’s conference, including two outstanding keynote speakers. The opening plenary will feature a conversation with Chad Holliday, former Chairman and CEO of Dupont, and our closing keynote address will be delivered by Jonathan Greenblatt, President of Our Good Works and co-founder of Ethos Water. Come hear from speakers representing Newman’s Own, IDEO, Ben & Jerry’s, Acumen Fund, Transfair USA, Mars, The World Resources Institute, SJF Ventures, and The U.S. EPA, and many other leading organizations spanning the for-profit and non-profit sectors. We’ll also be joined by Fuqua faculty members who will be speaking and moderating panel sessions throughout the day. This conference is hosted by the Duke MBA Net Impact Club.

REGISTER NOW to attend. Conference is free to students. For more information on the conference agenda, speakers and to register, please visit our website: www.dukembanetimpact.org/sbsi.

Beyond CASE: Social Enterprise 101 for Nonprofits Workshop & Networking Event
When: Tuesday, February 23, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Museum of Life and Science (Mercury Room), Durham (view Google map)
Audience: Open to the Public
More Information:  Participants will receive an overview of social enterprise as a potential alternative to traditional nonprofit fundraising strategies.  Learn to identify and evaluate strengths through an organizational audit and how to translate these strengths into social enterprise opportunities.  Participants will also engage in a process to evaluate the identified opportunities in an effort to determine which should be studied - in more detail through a feasibility assessment.  As a special feature, case studies will be highlighted from organizations that chose to pursue social enterprise and the enterprises they operate, including a  presentation by  local social enterprise practitioners who will share experiences and insights.  This Social Enterprise 101 workshop is in partnership with the Social Enterprise Network of the Triangle and the Duke Nonprofit Management Program.  The Duke NPM will offer course credit toward the Certificate in Nonprofit Management for participants in this workshop. Tuition & Registration Fee: $66.00 (payable online); Materials fee: $5.00 (exact amount please, due at start of course). Instructors: Ruth Peebles and Suzanne Steffens. Register online here.

 

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PAST EVENTS, 2009-2010:

CASE and CSI Information Session
When:  Wednesday, August 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where:  Fuqua School of Business, Connally Classroom
Audience: Fuqua Students (intended especially for First Year Students)
More Information: Are you interested in making a difference in the world? Do you have an interest in using your business skills to address complex social and environmental issues such as poverty, energy, global health, or education? If so, you should come to learn about the programs CASE and the Corporate Sustainability Initiative (CSI) have to offer during your tenure at Fuqua. Hear from CASE staff about the courses and programs offered by CASE and discover how you can enhance your MBA experience and develop a passion for making the world a better place. You will also hear from the directors of CSI about their program. There will be presentations at the start of the session, followed by ample time for you to ask questions. We hope you will join us.

Duke MBA Day in Durham 2009
When:  Saturday, August 22, 2009, approx. 11:00am - 4:00pm (times to be confirmed)
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Duke University and Durham Community
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Every year, CASE and the Duke MBA Net Impact Club organize an event to introduce Fuqua students to the Durham community. The goal of the event is to whet the students’ appetites for getting involved in the Durham community during their two years at Fuqua, for seeing first hand the relevance of their MBA training and skills when tackling social problems, and for embarking upon careers in business with an understanding of and commitment to responsible business and community leadership. For more information about Day in Durham and to register, visit www.dukembadayindurham.org.

Fuqua’s “At Bat For Habitat” Evening at the Durham Bulls
When: Saturday, August 29, Gates open at 6pm; Game at 7pm
Where: Durham Bulls Park Durham, NC
Audience: Fuqua students, staff, faculty, families and friends
More Information: Enjoy a night of baseball and fireworks – all for a good cause! The goal of the At Bat for Habitat fundraiser is to raise $50,000 to sponsor students from the Fuqua School of Business in their efforts to build a “House that Fuqua Built” in partnership with the Durham Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The evening promises to be worthwhile, memorable and fun, so come on out. Habitat Level tickets are now available for purchase in the Fox Center, 11am-2pm on Aug. 24th-28th. Tickets are sold at a "Habitat rate" -- $10 versus the normal $7; all proceeds will go to support Habitat and the House. FAMILIES WELCOME! Contact Chris Krummel if you have any questions.

Fuqua on Board Information Sessions
When/Where: Monday, Aug 24th, 11:00am & 3:00pm; Wednesday, Aug 26th, 11:00am, Sauer Classroom; OR Wednesday, Sept 9, 4:00pm, Sauer Classroom;
Tuesday, Sept 8th, 12:00pm; OR Thursday, Sept 10th, 12:00pm. Seminar Room A
Audience: Duke MBA students interested in the Fuqua on Board program
More Information: Come learn about how to get involved in the Fuqua on Board program, which matches Duke MBA students with Durham area nonprofits to serve as non-voting board members during the academic year. Over the course of a seven-month apprenticeship, pairs of student volunteers work closely with a board mentor, participate regularly in board meetings and attend relevant committee meetings. Students serve as "board associates," gaining valuable insight into the governance and inner workings of nonprofit organizations while providing the nonprofits with fresh perspectives and critical business skills. To learn more about this CASE sponsored program, please visit the Fuqua on Board page of our website. All information sessions will present the same information.

Duke MBA Net Impact Club Kickoff
When: Tuesday, September 8, 8:15-8:45pm OR 8:50-9:20pm
Where:The Fuqua School of Business - Connally Classroom
Audience: Interested Fuqua Students
More Information: This is an opportunity for members of the Class of 2011 to learn more and get involved with the Duke MBA Net Impact Club, a community of 420+ thoughtful leaders that employ business skills to benefit society through entrepreneurship, advocacy and community engagement. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet second year cabinet members and learn more about leadership opportunities within the club. Come to either one of the sessions scheduled: both will present the same information.

Career Workshop: Intro to Social Sector Careers
When: Tuesday, September 15, 4:00 – 5:00pm ___OR___ Friday, September 18, 3:00-4:00pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, Seminar Room B
Audience: Fuqua MBA Students
More Information: Are you considering a career in the social sector? Come learn about the social sector, the social sector job search process, and the resources available within NetImpact, the Career Management Center, and CASE to support your internship search. This workshop is for students who are new to the social sector and is being held as part of the Net Impact Club Job Search Teams. Come find out if a career in the social sector is a fit for you. The workshop will be offered two separate times by Matt Nash (Managing Director, CASE). Both sessions will present the same information. This is designed for FY students, but open to any MBA students.

CASE Welcome Reception
When: Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-7:00pm, Brief remarks at 6:15pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, TBA
Audience: Students, partners, faculty and staff interested in learning more about CASE
More Information: We invite all Fuqua students, partners, faculty and staff interested in learning more about CASE to attend this kick-off event for the year. Come socialize with faculty and staff from the center and meet like-minded students. Come any time for some good food, good drinks, and good company! There will be brief comments by CASE faculty and staff at approximately 6:15pm. RSVP is not required to attend, but is appreciated to aid in our planning. We hope you will join us! Click here to RSVP

"Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide"
with Nicholas Kristof
When: Thursday, September 17, 7:30pm
Where: Duke University Bryan Center, Page Auditorium
Audience: Free and open to the Public
More Information: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will give a public lecture based on his forthcoming book entitled, "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," which will be released in September. There will be a book-signing following the event. This talk is sponsored by the Baldwin Scholars and Women's Institute for Secondary Education and Research (WISER) at Duke and CASE.

Career Workshop: Careers in CSR with Ellen Weinreb, including Q&A Session
When: Monday, September 21, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom
Audience: Duke MBA Students
More Information: Are you considering whether to seek an internship or full time position in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) or sustainability?  Join us for an overview of job opportunities in the growing field of "Mission Driven Jobs." The CMC and CASE have arranged for CSR recruiter and career coach Ellen Weinreb to lead a workshop in which she will define Mission Driven Jobs, differentiate how this type of job search is different from a traditional search, and provide tips on the job search.  She will also go over her in depth research looking at CSR  jobs and the state of the field.  The presentation will identify a few hot jobs on the market right now as well as resources for following up on your own job search. A Q&A session will follow the workshop and give you an opportunity to apply Ellen's expertise to your own career questions.

As a Net Impact-endorsed career coach, Ellen has more than 10 years of experience in CSR consulting and career counseling.  Her clients have included Levi Strauss, Hewlett Packard, Sears Holdings, Nike, and L.L.Bean.  If you are interested in taking part in this workshop and Q&A session, please RSVP via Career Compass as soon as possible.      

Fuqua Global Opportunities Fair
When:  Wednesday, September 23, 11:00 - 2:00pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Kirby Winter Garden
Audience:  Fuqua Students
More Information:  Hosted by the International Center at Fuqua, this will be a chance for you to learn about all of the global opportunities available to Fuqua MBA students supplying first-hand exposure to world cultures and global issues. In particular, this will be a chance to learn about this year's Global Consulting Practicum being offered in South Africa, India, and Belize.

Better World Books: Social Enterprise in Action
When: Wednesday, September 23, 5:00-6:00 p.m. **Note TIME CHANGE**
Where: Fuqua School of Business – McClendon Auditorium
Audience: This event is free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated
More Information: Come hear executives from Better World Books tell the story of this impressive social enterprise and the challenges and opportunities of operating a sustainable venture.  Learn from the CEO, David Murphy, CFO, Paul Sansone (Fuqua ’92), and co-founder, Xavier Helgesen about how Better World Books has grown from a small on-campus startup venture to an organization that has raised over $6.5 million to promote literacy since 2002.  Better World Books, “the online bookstore with a soul,” collects and sells books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide. It was founded in 2002 by three friends from the University of Notre Dame who started selling textbooks online to earn some money, and ended up forming a pioneering social enterprise — a business with a mission to promote literacy.  Better World Books operates with a triple-bottom line strategy pursing social, environmental as well as financial returns by promoting literacy and keeping books out of landfills through their online marketplace (read about their impact). Better World Books is also a B Corporation and was recently featured in TIME as a Responsibility Pioneer (read). RSVP is requested but not required to attend.

CASE Brownbag:  Deepti Doshi and Education Entrepreneurship in India
When:  Thursday, September 24, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Conference Room 14 (downstairs from Fox Center)
Audience:  All Duke Students
More Information:    Bring your lunch and meet Deepti Doshi, a social innovator and adventurer who, most recently, has been investigating an education startup venture in India.   Deepti previously worked as Talent Manager for the Acumen Fund.   She will share her insights and answer your questions about this new education venture, entrepreneurship in India, and her past experience working for Acumen.  We hope you will join us.  (Note: this will be fairly informal, so if you need to come late or leave early to accommodate classes, you may)

BEYOND CASE: “Leadership, Innovation, and Consumers of the Future"
When: Friday, September 25, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Koury Auditorium
Audience: Free and open to the Public
More Information: Kellie McElhaney & Matt Kistler in Conversation. As part of CSE’s Leaders in Sustainability Series, UNC Kenan-Flagler adjunct professor Kellie McElhaney and Matt Kistler, senior vice president of sustainability at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will discuss the future of sustainability, trends and consumer behavior, and the roles that executives play in their companies. Welcome and introductions by Kenan-Flagler Dean, James W. Dean Jr. Reception to follow. RSVP to cse@unc.edu

Global Consulting Practicum Information Sessions
When/Where: Monday, September 28, 12:45-1:45pm (McClendon Auditorium) __OR__
____________ Wednesday, September 30, 2:00-3:00pm (Sauer Classroom)
Audience: Duke MBA Students
More Information: As a follow up to the Global Opportunities Fair, this will be a chance for you to learn more about the Global Consulting Practicum (GCP) led by CASE and the International Center. The GCP offers first-hand exposure to world cultures and global issues through a real-world team consulting engagement. This year's Global Consulting Practicum will be offered in South Africa, India, and Belize. Come to learn and get your questions answered! There are two information sessions offered: same information will be given at both.

Education Pioneers and Broad Residency Networking Event
When:  Tuesday, September 29, 12:45 - 1:45pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Esbenshade, Breeden Hall
Audience:  Duke MBA students
More Information: By the end of this year 1.1 million children will have dropped out of high school. Are you seeking a career that allows your graduate degree to make an impact? Come learn about 1st and 2nd year career opportunities in the education industry from the people making a difference in education. This session will be led by Jackie Hanselmann, National Recruiting Manager for Education Pioneers. Food will be provided!

Education Pioneers  is a ten-week summer fellowship where talented graduate students intern with effective schools, districts, and education organizations and train under existing education leaders. Education Pioneers has a strong portfolio of Partner organizations in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Over the course of the summer, Fellows work on challenging projects to gain practical experience and convene as a cohort for five training sessions, two retreats, and regular networking events.
The Broad Residency is a leadership development program that places professionals into full-time paid managerial positions in school districts and charter management organizations, where they can have an immediate impact on the education of America’s students. While working, Broad Residents receive two years of professional development and access to a nationwide network of education leaders.

Triangle Area Net Impact Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Mez Restaurant, Durham (5410 Page Road - Durham, NC 27703)
Audience:  All members of local Net Impact chapters or MBAs interested in learning about Net Impact
More Information: Interested in corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, and/or sustainable business? Join the local chapters of Net Impact for a jointly-sponsored networking happy hour. This is a chance to connect with local business professionals and graduate students who are interested in responsible business, find out what Net Impact is all about, learn about the chapters' upcoming events and activities, and expand your network. Hosted by Triangle Net Impact (professional chapter), Duke Net Impact Club, CASE, UNC Kenan-Flagler Net Impact Club, and CSE.    If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.

Career Workshop: Corporate Sustainability Career Paths & Resources
When: Tuesday, October 6, 4:00 – 5:00pm __
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, RJR Auditorium
Audience: Duke MBA Students
More Information: What is sustainability, and how do you get a job in that?  Join Katie Kross for a conversation about MBA career paths in corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility, socially responsible investing, sustainability consulting, renewable energy, and other green industries.  Katie is Associate Director of the Corporate Sustainability Initiative at Duke and author of the forthcoming book, Profession and Purpose: A Resource Guide for MBA Careers in Sustainability.  She’ll share green business resources, networking tips, and job search strategies.  

Springboard Event:  WISER at Duke
When: Monday, October 12, 6:30-8:30pm____NOTE: new date
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Sauer Classroom
Audience: All Duke Graduate Students - RSVP Required
More Information: This Springboard will feature the Women’s Institute for Secondary Education and Research (WISER), a non-profit NGO working to build the first girls’ boarding school and research center in Muhuru Bay, Kenya.    WISER is dedicated to fostering a spirit of intellectual enthusiasm that will challenge girls to lead, serve, and ultimately reduce the gender equality gap in Kenyan society (more at http://wisergirls.org/).  WISER operates as an independent Kenyan NGO, but remains closely tied to Duke University. Duke is supporting the development of the project and Duke students have been involved in the growth of WISER since its conception.   Join Duke Professor Sherryl Broverman and a member of the WISER board in this Springboard speed-consulting event to help them think through their newest set of challenges to achieving their mission.   This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in youth education or international development and partnerships.

If interested in attending, please sign up here as we will be providing food.   Also, in preparation for the session, we will send out a short read-ahead document which will offer background about the organization and the challenge being presented.  

About Springboards: Modeled after the Springboard program initiated at Common Good Ventures in Maine, Springboard Sessions connect Duke MBA and graduate students to local business leaders looking to solve a well-defined business problem.  A Springboard event involves an open exchange of ideas that empowers the Duke graduate student to lend his or her expertise to help solve a challenge facing a local organization.   

Brownbag:  Education and NC STEM
When: Thursday, October 15, 12:30-1:30pm____
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Esbenshade (Breeden Hall, opposite library) Note Room Change
Audience: All Duke Students
More Information: :   What happens when you apply entrepreneurial business practices to catalyze disruptive innovation in an education system that is business evolution cycles behind the  economy?   The answer is business, policy, education and local community leaders deeply engaged and empowered to impact not only their local economy, but one of the US's greatest challenges. 

Bring your lunch and come learn how the NC STEM Community Collaborative, a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MCNC, and a network of communities, is breaking new ground in education innovation using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) processes, entrepreneurial business practices, and network dynamics theory to change the way we educate our children for the world they live and work in, not just the one we came from.   Karl Rectanus, NC STEM’s leader,  will join us for  an informal discussion about NC STEM and the challenges of education entrepreneurship.  Karl has been a teacher, administrator, improv comic and technology executive, growing a Software-as-a-Service company from $0 to $10mm in annual revenue with 75% annualized organic growth, and uses all of those experiences to lead the innovative non-profit, NC STEM Community Collaborative, housed at MCNC in RTP.  Please consider joining this dialogue on the value, impact, and overlap of business skills on this work, as well as a mentored study opportunity offered by NC STEM this year.    NOTE:  if you need to come late/leave early to accommodate class schedules, we understand.

BEYOND CASE: UNC Net Impact Careers in Sustainability Forum
When:  Friday, October 23, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, McColl Building
Audience:  UNC, Duke, NC State and other MBA students
More Information:  The Net Impact Club of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is proud to host its Eighth Annual Careers in Sustainability Forum on Friday, October 23rd in McColl.  Business professionals from Bank of America, GE, Scott Madden, Progress Energy, Novozymes, Duke Energy, Cisco, CREE, and Pulte Homes will share their experiences in renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, green building, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and sustainability consulting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact UNC Kenan-Flagler Net Impact VP of Careers, Mark Hilpert at mark_hilpert@unc.edu. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend.
Please register at: http://tinyurl.com/2009cisforum

Career Workshop: Social Sector Job Search Tactics
When: Tuesday, November 3,  4:00-5:00pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business – Mosler Classroom
Audience:  Duke MBA Students
More Information: Are you considering a career in the social sector, CSR, sustainability, or with socially conscious companies? Come learn about the internship search process and the resources available within Net Impact, the Career Management Center, and CASE to support your internship search. We will pay particular attention to what is different about conducting an "off-campus" search. This session will build on the earlier presentation (Introduction to Social Sector Careers) and will focus on how to conduct informational interviews, write cover letter, and develop a resume tailored to the social sector. We will also discuss other job search tactics. The workshop will be led by CASE Managing Director, Matt Nash. This workshop is tailored to first-year MBA students, but is open to interested second year students as well.

2009 Net Impact Annual Conference
When: November 13-14, 2009
Where: Cornell's Johnson School of Business - Ithaca, NY
Audience: MBA Students and Professionals
More Information: Throughout history, breakthrough ideas have disrupted the status quo and revolutionized the world. What are the next breakthroughs that will improve our world and create advantages today for sustainability tomorrow? This November, at the 2009 Net Impact Conference, Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers. On November 13-14, 2009, more than 1,800 graduate students and professionals will assemble in Ithaca, NY to discuss how businesses and organizations can effectively address social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The conference will foster enriching and inspirational discussion, present opportunities for professional development and networking, and challenge conventional definitions of success in the business field. See more details and register now at the conference website.

Social Entrepreneurship 2.0: What the Future Holds
An engaging dialogue with the Social Entrepreneurship Gurus – Paul Light & Greg Dees
When: Monday, November 30, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – McClendon Auditorium (Breeden Hall)
Audience: Free and Open to the Public.RSVP appreciated
More Information:  Social Entrepreneurship has become a critical vehicle for innovative social change.  There are countless examples of bold social entrepreneurs and initiatives creating lasting change in poverty, education, and other important social issues, but where is the field going?  What are the newest examples of social innovation? What are the Social Entrepreneurship gurus saying about the challenges and opportunities in the field?

Join the two leading experts, Dr. Greg Dees and Dr. Paul Light, as they discuss and debate the state of the field and their insights on what the future holds.   And the best part? They are taking your questions!  RSVP requested at http://tinyurl.com/RSVP-SE2-0 to reserve your spot and submit your questions for consideration.  

This event is sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke.  It is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Science Drive Visitor’s Lot (map).

About the Gurus:
 Paul Light has authored 18 books and is the Goddard Professor of Public Service and founding principal investigator of the Organizational Performance Initiative.  Prior to joining NYU, Paul served in positions at the Brookings Institution, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the University of Minnesota's Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.    Greg Dees is the founder of CASE and has been dubbed “the Father of Social Entrepreneurship” for his work in developing the academic field of social entrepreneurship.  Prior to joining the faculty at Duke, Greg worked at McKinsey & Company, taught at the Yale School of Management, at Harvard Business School, where he helped launch the Initiative on Social Enterprise, and also at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, where he co-founded the Center for Social Innovation.

Making Your Mark: Key Issues in Urban Education
When: Tuesday, December 1, 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – Lilly Classroom
Audience: Duke Community
More information: Meet professionals from Teach for America, the Broad Residency, and New Leaders for New Schools to learn what's happening to the education system in America.  This session will focus on key issues including human capital, data management, and public schools versus charter schools.  Also learn how an MBA can add value in the education sector.  Come prepared with questions on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in Lilly.  This event is sponsored by the Duke MBA Net Impact Club.

Career Workshop: The Ins-and-Outs of Nonprofit Consulting
When: Thursday, December 3, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – RJR Auditorium
Audience:  Duke MBA Students
More Information:  Are you interested in a career in nonprofit consulting?  Come learn about what a career in nonprofit consulting is really like, and how to get into the field.   This workshop will be led by CASE Scholar alumna and social sector consultant, Suzanne Steffens (Fuqua ’08).  Suzanne has deep experience in the social sector, has worked as an internal consultant for the American Heart Association, worked as a consultant with Community Wealth Ventures, and now as the founder and managing partner of a newly-launched firm, Social Impact Architects, specializing in strategic and business planning, organizational assessment and improvement, marketing, and public affairs to assist social enterprises and social sector organizations across the country achieve breakthrough results. We encourage all Fuqua students interested in nonprofit consulting to attend this workshop.

Career Workshop: Winter Break Strategy Session
When: Tuesday, December 8, 5:00-6:00pm
Where: Fuqua – Seminar C  (keep an eye out for updates, though. May move to a classroom)
Audience: For All Fuqua Net Impact FY's
More information: Not sure how to keep the job search momentum going while you are away from school?  Not sure what you can do over the break to prepare for deadlines and events in January? No matter what your questions are or where you stand in the process, come to the Winter Break Strategy Session.  This is replacing the last job search team session of the term and is open to everyone.  We will discuss things to keep in mind to help you keep your search on track over the long winter break, as well as outline some important dates.  Ritu Khanna and Teddy Salgado will lead the session, and Mary Beck and Ruth Tolman will be in attendance.

Executive Roundtable: Corporate Citizenship at IBM
A discussion with IBM’s VP of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and President of the IBM International Foundation
When: Thursday, December 10, 12:45-1:45pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business – Esbenshade
Audience: Fuqua MBA students. Sign up here to request a spot at the table
More Information:  Join us for a roundtable discussion with Stan Litow, VP of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs at IBM and President of the IBM International Foundation.   We are pleased to offer Fuqua students this rare access to a corporate executive to learn about IBM’s social impact and present their questions for discussion.   Sign up is required to request a spot.  Deadline to sign up is Dec 8.   If you sign up to attend, you will be notified by Dec 9 if you have a space at the table. This event is sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke. 

About the Speaker: Stanley S. Litow is IBM's Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and President of IBM's Foundation. He heads global corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility at IBM. Under his leadership, IBM has been widely regarded as a global leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and prized for its societal and environmental leadership, its labor practices and civic leadership.  Under Stan, IBM  has developed innovative voice recognition technology to help non-literate children and adults learn to read, automatic language translation and bilingual email, open source technology to help people with disabilities access the web, a humanitarian grid to power research on Cancer and AIDS and new digital imaging technology to improve water quality.  He helped devise IBM's Global Citizen's Portfolio consisting of matching accounts for learning and The Corporate Service Corps a corporate version of the Peace Corps that trains thousands of IBM's future leaders.  IBM's efforts in education have raised student achievement and won the company two Ron Brown Awards presented by the President.

Net Impact Week-in-Cities Career Trek
When: December 17-18, 2009
Where: Washington, DC
Audience: Duke MBA Students
More information: Interested in Careers in the Social Sector? Come on the Week-in-Cities trip to D.C.!The Net Impact Club's Week-in-Cities trip will take place December 17-18, 2009. We will visit companies from industries in the CSR/Sustainability, Education, International Development & Microfinance and Non-Profit Consulting.  Meet representatives from organizations such as Ashoka, Deloitte, RTI, Environmental Defense Fund, FINCA, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and more.  This trip is sponsored by the Duke MBA Net Impact Club. Contact Chris Tessone or Koji Kitazume for more information.

11th Annual Sustainable Business Career Fair
When: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 11am-4pm
Where: Duke Fuqua School of Business
Audience: All Duke and UNC Graduate Students

More information: Now in its 11th year, this career fair is a unique and valuable career and networking event.  All Duke and UNC graduate students interested in social and/or environmental impact management are invited to attend.  We will be posting a list of recruiters attending as the date draws closer. Past participants include Deloitte, Wal-Mart, GE, World Wildlife Fund, Self-Help, US EPA, and more!

We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to attend! Companies and organizations recruit for both full-time positions and summer internships…so there’s something for everyone at the fair!  This is an excellent event for anyone interested in environmentally- or socially-responsible companies and organizations, so mark your calendar and plan to attend!  Look for more information and registration instructions to come soon.

If you would like to recruit students at the fair, find more information and registration details here.

 

 

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