Every Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Campus Y, Anne Queen Lounge Join the Campus Y every Wednesday to gain valuable skills that will allow you to start, grow or tweak your big idea. This series is free and open to all. More information can be found here.

University Career Services will host the final Peace Corps Application Workshop of the fall semester for students to learn more about the Peace Corps application process. There will also be UNC Alumni/Returned Peace Corps volunteers there to chat with students about their experiences in the Peace Corps. Location: Hanes Hall (Room 239) Questions? Contact Mira

The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship.  This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities.  As a Millennium Fellow, you will hone skills, take concrete action, and earn a certificate of recognition from United Nations Academic Impact and MCN.  There is no

Applications due January 13 The Class of 1938 fellowships are awarded to deserving sophomore and junior undergraduate students each spring for self-directed projects requiring travel abroad. This is a flexible fellowship that allows applicants to design projects defined by their passion and vision so long as there is a clear educational objective in mind. The

Applications due January 15 North Carolina is launching an Entrepreneurs Corp -- one of the first initiatives of the Governor's Entrepreneurship Council -- and applications are now live. The application is open to community college and college students willing to make state government more entrepreneurial by solving key challenges posed by the North Carolina Department

Location: Graham Memorial, UNC Campus Join Social Innovation @ UNC for an information session about Map the System. This competition is a great chance to show your passion for social change and to learn more about systems mapping... because solving the world's most complex problems doesn't have to be complicated. Finalists compete at Oxford University for

If you are excited about joining the Makeathon this year but are looking for teammates or a team to join, this event is for you! About this Event If you are excited about joining the Makeathon this year but aren’t sure where to start, this event is for you! The Team Match and Mingle Event

Applications due January 17 With the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technologies connecting more devices and data than ever before, good ideas now have the ability to make a difference more quickly than ever before. The fourth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social

Applications due January 19 UNC’s two week-long Makeathon is a creative, cross-campus competition which accelerates innovative ideas into physical and digital prototypes that promote positive social impact. Students form academically diverse teams of 3-5 members who compete in one of two tracks: digital or physical product development. They have special access to on-campus makerspaces, app labs,

Applications due January 27 College entrepreneurs are invited to enter the 20th annual Tulane Business Model Competition for a chance to win cash and prizes for promising startup ventures. The competition seeks early-stage ventures that demonstrate a market-tested ability to adapt to customers’ needs and is open to ventures led by one or more students

Registration Deadline: February 3, 2020 The Exchange is Ashoka U’s global gathering for social impact educators. Every year, we bring together 650+ faculty, staff, administrators, students, and thought leaders for three days of inspiration, learning, and community building for social innovation and changemaking education. The #AUX2020 will be co-hosted by University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis/St. Paul,

Thursday, Feb. 20 8 a.m. at 1789 Learn more about the Campus Y’s social innovation accelerator program by having breakfast with this year’s impressive cohort of student ventures. Questions? Contact Jaki Bonilla at sbonilla@email.unc.edu.