Peer Critique | April 7th
Peer Critique has evolved organically out of multiple meetings and conversations with the intention to drive constructive criticism around student project. With diverse unique minds in each room Peer critiques grow networks, expand opportunities, and brainstorm new ideas. RSVP to Alan_Harlam@brown.edu if you are interested in presenting your idea or project.

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Safar Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship
Deadline extended to April 2nd!
The Safar Social Entrepreneurship Internship provides a $3,000 award to one student who chooses to spend the summer working as an intern with a humanitarian organization or project grounded in the entrepreneurial principles of innovation, impact and sustainability.

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Join the Online SII Network @ www.siihub.com
SII hub is an online network for people to connect, share resources, tell stories, inspire and support social innovation in the Brown community. Check out our expert bloggers, read about student projects, post events, and most importantly, share your ideas.

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$50,000 Business Plan Competition | Deadline: April 10th
Brown's Entrepreneurship Program and the Social Innovation Initiative have partnered to host a $50,000 business plan competition. Cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded to the top three overall winners and top three not-for-profit plans. Submit your business plan by email (in PDF format) to ep@brown.edu before Friday, April 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM. If you are interested in meeting with someone for feedback and advice on your plan, contact Alan_Harlam@brown.edu

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Indigenous People’s Fund | Deadline: April 8th
Tides Foundation is seeking general operating proposals from indigenous organizations with a focus on preserving and enhancing the rights, health, safety and education of women and girls in native communities. Grant awards will range from $15,000 - $40,000.
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Harvard International Development Conference
April 3rd - 4th, Boston
Each year the conference attracts over 400 participants from every corner of the world. Serving as a forum to foster dialogue among various stakeholders, including senior level policy makers, academics, and practitioners, the Conference proposes multidisciplinary strategies for economic, sociopolitical, cultural, and institutional changes. Students are $20

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The 140-Character Mission:
Social Media & Entrepreneurship | Wed. April 8, Boston
MIT will be convening a panel of experts and high-impact entrepreneurs to ask, How does the speed and reach of social media alter the formulas for successful social impact? Already Twitter, Facebook, and the rest are revolutionizing the business and marketing of social impact. Every day, it seems, another grassroots effort testifies to these platforms and their ability to spread a message to thousands, even millions.

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Ashoka Youth Venture - Dream it. Do it. Challenge
Ashoka's Youth Venture is launching the Dream It. Do It. Challenge (DDC) in Providence, RI this Spring and is looking for Brown student-coaches! The DDC is a fun, collaborative workshop that meets approximately 10 times throughout the semester on Saturdays. The youth that participate will evaluate the problems/issues in their communities and come up with creative ways to implement change.

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Peter Thiel Student Fellowship Program
Deadline: April 10th
Peter Thiel, the famous entrepreneur and investor behind companies including Paypal, Facebook and Clarium Capital, is the main advisor to the Social Profit Foundation. He will be helping SPF's board to choose these fellows and to advise them on their careers, as part of his work to promote social responsibility alongside Silicon Valley's ideals of innovation and success.

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