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"What is social entrepreneurship, where is it headed, and how can young people break into the business? Diana Wells fielded these questions and more from Brown Student, Charlie Harding, in front of a group of about 60 other student and faculty members Wednesday night."
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The 2 Day Core Nonviolence Training is a basic introduction to the theory and practice of nonviolence. By learning Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s six steps and six principles of nonviolence, participants will gain a greater understanding of nonviolence as a way of life and learn ways to begin practicing it. The training consists of lectures, small group work, and interactive community-building games and activities. Download pdf:
StreetSights is looking for a highly motivated individual who can oversee theproduction of a quality 12-16 page monthly street newspaper as well asfacilitate the development of a diverse volunteer staff of homeless andformerly homeless individuals, students, community members, and volunteerjournalists and photographers. The editor would have writing/journalism skills andsocial work, and/or organizing skills.
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A conversation with Ahmed Rahim, CEO and co-founder of Numi Organic Tea Learn how to grow your venture by having an unwavering commitment to your values. That has been Ahmed's secret to success at Numi. Numi Tea is the purest tea on the planet, with a growing presence around the country - from upscale tea houses to major retail chains. Ahmed will share great stories and lessons from his journey as co-founder and CEO of a growing values-based company.
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Wendy Kopp, CEO and founder of Teach For America, and Hillary Salmons, executive director of the Providence After School Alliance, will be honored with the Leadership for Change through Education Award, presented by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at Brown University on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching, De Ciccio Family Auditorium. As the national recipient of the award, Kopp will deliver the keynote address, titled Realizing Educational Opportunity for All. It is free and open to the public.
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Please contact Alan Harlam, Director of Social Entrepreneurship, for more information: Alan_Harlam@brown.edu.