Events
We are pleased to participate and host a number of events throughout the year that engage our community as well as provide opportunities for Memorial students to learn, expand their networks and share their ideas.
UPCOMING:
Social Enterprise Week
The Centre for Social Enterprise is hosting a full week of activities from Nov. 18 - 23, 2024. See what we have planned below!
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | ||
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| 12-1 p.m. |
Intro to Systems Mapping Curious about how to visualize and understand complex systems? Join us for an interactive session on systems mapping, where you'll learn key tools to map out challenges. Perfect for anyone looking to drive change with a systems-thinking approach! Also learn about a global competition called Map the System that you can compete in. |
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| 6-9 p.m. |
NL Thriving Non-Profits | Show & Tell: Celebration Community Sector Council NL will be kicking off Social Enterprise Week 2024 with a fireside chat on revenue diversification, followed by a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s inaugural Thriving Non-Profits Program (TNP) cohort. |
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| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | ||
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| 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
NL Thriving Non-Profits | Show & Tell: Hands-on Learning Continue the NL Thriving Non-profits event at Admiralty House Communications Museum with a morning of shared learning and inspiration. Participants can join a panel discussion with TNP organizations as they discuss sustainable revenue strategies, sharing firsthand insights into revenue diversification efforts in non-profits. |
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| 1-3 p.m. |
Social Innovation @ Memorial Poster Fair Memorial University students and faculty share their research in social innovation and enterprise. Open to all, this interactive poster fair invites the public to explore innovative ideas and connect with researchers and practitioners! |
No registration required. |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Mixer Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with a networking mixer at The Breezeway! This event is open to all Memorial students, staff and faculty, as well as local entrepreneurs from the community. Join us for food, drink and networking as we celebrate entrepreneurship in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This event is presented in partnership by the Centre for Social Enterprise, the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Research Innovation Office, Genesis and the Entrepreneurship Training Program (School of Graduate Studies).
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| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | ||
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| 10-11 a.m. |
Introduction to Social Enterprise Sessions The CSE team will be delivering 2 sessions simutanelously in different areas of campus! Come learn about the CSE and what social enterprise/social innovation means. |
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| 1-4 p.m. |
Social Enterprise Field Trip Join us on a field trip to local social enterprise Again & Again where students can learn about the positive work they do, and have the opportunity to volunteer. Limited spots available. |
Register Now |
| 1-3 p.m. |
The Old School Bus with Arts & Aging Network The Old School Bus is coming to campus! The bus has been lovingly retrofit into a programming space designed to bring people together. Make art, paint the bus, sing, or play a game from their collection! Drop in anytime from 1 - 3pm and check it out! |
RSVP Here |
| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | ||
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| 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Social Enterprise Fair To celebrate Social Enterprise World Day, the CSE is hosting their second annual Social Enterprise Fair. Come by the Breezeway in the University Centre to visit various social enterprise booths and learn about their products/services. Open to everyone! |
No registration required! |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Intro to Social Impact and Measurement Workshop Unlock the power of social change at our "Intro to Social Impact and Measurement" workshop! The engaging workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to assess and amplify your impact in the community. Join us to connect with students who passionate about social innovation and impact measurement! |
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| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | ||
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| 1-2 p.m. |
Introduction to Social Finance and Impact Investing, with Propel Impact Join the CSE team and Propel Impact for an introduction to Social Finance and Impact Investing. We’ll also share details about our Impact Investing Fellowship, and have current Fellows in attendance. Networking reception to follow. |
Register now |
| 4-7 p.m. |
Social Impact-a-thon: Ready4ClimateAction This year the Social Impact-a-thon is called Ready4ClimateAction – a student competition focused on climate change and disaster preparedness. Learn from community experts and pitch your innovative ideas for cash awards. Memorial students only! Day one includes a networking dinner, followed by a keynote speaker from the Red Cross, as well as 5 guest speakers from community experts. |
Registration Closed |
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 | ||
| 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
Social Impact-a-thon: Ready4ClimateAction This year the Social Impact-a-thon is called Ready4ClimateAction – a student competition focused on climate change and disaster preparedness. Learn from community experts and pitch your innovative ideas for cash awards. Memorial students only! Day two provides time to work on your ideas and participate in workshops to support your pitch. Pitch competition and award ceremony takes place from 2:30-4:30pm in BN-4031. |
Registration Closed |