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Smith Net Impact Newsletter -- October 25th, 2009

Net Impact,
Please make it out to our first Cases N’ Beer this Thursday October 29th from 5 to 6:30 PM in VMH 1520.

Also, the Net Impact National Conference has extended its "Early Bird" discount for Smith students only. It is our hope that more Maryland students will take advantage of this special opportunity and utilize the free bus to Ithaca.

Have a great week,
The Board

1) Cases N’ Beers – This Thursday 5PM – VMH 1520
2) Net Impact National Conference – Early Bird Discount Continued
3) Free Bus to Ithaca!
4) Net Impact National Conference – Hotel Cluster
5) Net Impact Speaker Series - Shannon Schuyler, Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility, PricewaterhouseCoopers –November 11
6) “Africa Rising -- Hope Amidst Struggle” – Tomorrow, 7-9PM
7) “Sustainable Table: What’s on Your Plate?” – Thursday, 3:30 PM
8) Net Impact Environment Defense Fund Internship

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1) Net Impact Cases N’ Beer – This Thursday, October 29, 5-6:30 PM in 1520 Van Munching Hall.

Come out to Net Impact’s first Cases N’ Beer of the year. Join your classmates for lively discussion, spirited debate and lots of free beer! Case topics will revolve around health care reform, specifically touching upon hospital subsidies, sin taxes and paying for reform, among other topics. Net Impact's first Cases N' Beers will be hosted by Professor Lele.

2) The Net Impact National Conference has extended its "Early Bird" discount for Smith students only!!!

It is our hope that more Maryland students will take advantage of this special opportunity and utilize the free bus to Ithaca.

When registering for the conference, please use the special promotional code for UMD students only: SMITH_EARLY

To register, please visit: http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2868

Link to Confirmed Speakers List:
http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=3006

Link to Panel Information:
http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2982

3) Net Impact still has some open spots on its free bus to the Net Impact National Conference. The Bus will depart College Park on Thursday afternoon November 12 and return from Ithaca Saturday evening November 14.

To reserve a spot on the bus, email Scott Zakheim at scott.zakheim@rhsmith.umd.edu ASAP. Spots are already filling up.

4) The Net Impact Board has reserved a cluster of hotel rooms for the Net Impact National Conference. If you’re interested in hotel stay in Ithaca, please email Alon Gotesman at alon.gotesman@rhsmith.umd.edu.

5) Net Impact Speaker Series - Shannon Schuyler, Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility for PricewaterhouseCoopers -11/11, 5 PM, Van Munching Hall


Shannon oversees the actions, programs and initiatives for the firm's internal strategy around PwC’s four CR pillars: Marketplace, Community, People, and Environment. In this role, she interacts with firm leadership, locally, nationally and globally to identify and implement CR strategies, facilitate discussions with clients on their approach to CR, interact with external vendors and national non-profit partners to foster meaningful relationships, and communicate PwC’s CR commitment and strategy.

6) UMD Beyond the Classroom Presents “Africa Rising -- Hope Amidst Struggle”

Peter Kimeu, Catholic Relief Services Kenya has worked with Catholic Relief Services for over 25 years, helping people resolve conflicts peacefully and build healthy, sustainable communities. Peter Kimeu will share his experience.

Monday, October 26, 7:00-9:00 pm

1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1

7) UMD Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program - Critical Conversations on Civic Issues: “Rethinking National Priorities” Series presents the documentary: "Sustainable Table: What’s on Your Plate?"

Is it possible to realize a sustainable agriculture and food system that protects the environment, conserves natural resources, and provides healthy food? Sustainable Table takes an unadulterated look into the food you eat. What is on your plate? Where does it come from? What effects does it have on the environment and your body? What can you do to help? Sustainable Table is an informative, thought-provoking, and fast-paced documentary that takes the audience on a journey through our food production system, exploring different dietary choices, and offering proactive steps you can take to make a difference in your daily life, such as using your purchasing power to buy locally and influence the agricultural practices of farmers.

Thursday, 3:30 pm - 1102 South Campus Commons - Building 1, Seminar Room

8) Net Impact is partnering with Environmental Defense Fund on their successful Climate Corps program, and next summer we are planning to place 50 summer interns in host companies around the country. 

The Climate Corps program embeds MBA students in organizations around the country to assess energy efficiency improvements and make recommendations based on financial analysis. In 2008, seven fellows helped Fortune 500 and other leading companies uncover energy efficiencies that could save $35 million over the lifetime of the projects – while saving approximately 120 million kWh a year and cutting more than 57,000 metric tons of carbon pollution. 

The Climate Corps fellowship is ideal for students who have completed their first year of an MBA or graduate program and have an interest in environmental science, consulting, financial analysis, engineering, and climate change. 



Interview with us at the Net Impact Conference 
We will be conducting informational interviews at the Net Impact Conference – please submit your application or fill out our interest form to be considered. Any applicant who submits the final application by Thursday October 15 th will be guaranteed an interview with EDF staff.

>> Fill out an interest form to stay updated on the application process 

Submit your final application on or before January 11, 2010 
If you cannot attend the conference, do not worry. We will continue to accept applications until 5 PM PST on Monday, January 11, 2010.

About NetImpact:
Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world.

Spanning six continents, our membership makes up one of the most influential networks of professionals and students in existence today. Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world.

Please contact Alon Gotesman at alon.gotesman@rhsmith.umd.edu if you are interested in learning more about the organization or would like to join the Robert H. Smith School of Business chapter .

www.netimpact.org