Pitch Dingman: Social Entrepreneurship
First Friday of every month, September through January, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2518 VMH

Students who have social impact business ideas will have the opportunity to meet with CSVC Social Entrepreneurs in Residence (SEIRs) and CSVC staff on the first Friday of every month. Made possibly by a partnership with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, students who pitch their ideas will receive expert feedback and will be eligible to participate for prize money in the Social Business pitch competition at the Social Enterprise Symposium (March 1, 2013).

Microfinance Simulcast Series
Every Monday, Fall Semester 2012, 7 – 9 p.m., 1202 VMH

Back by popular demand is the weekly Simulcast series hosted by Stanford University, and brought to you on campus by the Smith MBA Net Impact chapter and the Emerging Markets Club. The simulcast series will occur every Monday from September 24 to December 3. Expect a slate of interesting speakers, including folks from companies like Kiva, agencies like OPIC or CGAP, institutions like Compartamos and SKS, servicers like Freedom from Hunger, and more.

College Park Sustainability Jam
Friday Nov. 2 through Sunday Nov. 4, 2333 VMH

After a 2011 launch from 40 sites worldwide, the Global Sustainability Jam debuts for prospective participants in the greater Washington region, thanks to the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. The CSVC-organized College Park Global Sustainability Jam is set for Nov. 2-4 in 2333 Van Munching Hall. Activities will run 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Impact Investing and Microfinance Panel
Wednesday, October 10, 6 – 8 p.m., Frank Auditorium, VMH

Join Peter Tropper, Senior Investment Officer at IFC, David Kyle, COO of Calvert Foundation, Arun Sardana, Senior VP of Investments at UBS, and David Wedick, Business Development Manager at MicroVest to learn about careers in the diverse and growing fields of Microfinance and Impact Investing. Brought to you by the Smith MBA Net Impact chapter, Emerging Markets Club, and Center for Social Value Creation.

Career Workshop: How to Successfully Compete for Well Paying Opportunities in CSR, Social Enterprise, and Sustainable Business Part I
Tuesday, October 9, 5:30 – 7 p.m., 1333 VMH

Sponsored by the Office of Career Services and The Center for Social Value Creation. Dr. Mrim Boutla of More than Money Careers presents a 2-session series that teaches students how to concretely translate past experience and education into a well-paying job aligned with individual values. The session includes insights from brain plasticity research, a winning structure to organize your efforts and gain momentum in your search, as well as success stories that will motivate you to go from intention to action as you build your path to meaning and money.

Verizon Corporation: Leading for Shared Success
Monday, September 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2333 VMH

The Center for Social Value Creation will host Rose Stuckey Kirk, President of the Verizon Foundation. Kirk leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues. Kirk has more than 25 years' experience in telecommunications, and has held numerous leadership positions including Vice President of Sales operations for Verizon Wireless, Vice President of Corporate Employee Communications and Vice President of Partner Sales and Customer Service for Verizon's small to medium business segment.

A Talk with Charles Waigi, Former Kenyan Dignitary
Tuesday, September 18, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., 2333 VMH

Please join CSVC, the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), and Center for Financial Policy (CFP) for an evening with retired Kenyan dignitary, educator, one of East Africa's visionary leaders, and a 2012 Williams Bicentennial Medalist, Charles Waigi. Mr. Waigi will be giving a talk titled, "Global Philanthropy – Hand Up or Hand Out? An Insider’s Critique of “Aid” Strategies and Alternatives". A reception from 5:00 pm -6:00 pm hosted by CIBER will immediately follow his lecture.

Meet & Greet with Multi-National Social Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, September 12, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Executive Dining, 2517 VMH

As part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program the Center will host a 'Meet and Greet' with Multi-National Social Entrepreneurs from more than 20 countries. Students and faculty with experience or interest in social entrepreneurship and global development are invited to join us for this unique learning exchange and light refreshments at 3pm.

Lunch & Learn with Camilla Olson, Fashion Designer and Socially-Responsible Business Owner
Friday, September 7, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Third Floor Atrium VMH

Camilla Olson designs ‘sophisticated, modern designs for today’s accomplished woman.’ She will come to speak to a select group of 25 students about her experiences in growing her business, and how she contributes her company resources to society at large. She will also be available to give one-on-one insight to students interested in social value creation and social entrepreneurship.

EMERGING MARKETS FORUM:
Women as Entrepreneurs, Consumers, and Agents of Change
April 13, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building - Pavilion Room
Washington, DC

The Robert H. Smith School of Business will host a one-day forum featuring high-profile academics, industry leaders and policymakers. Join us for an examination of the transformative role of women in emerging markets, as well as of how economic transformations in these societies impact the lives of its women. Read more

A Special Lecture with IBM Vice President for Global Opportunities
"Sustainability and the Creation of Social Value"
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 11 a.m. – Noon, VMH 2517

Please join Catherine Rodgers, IBM Vice President for Global Opportunities, for an exclusive presentation titled "Sustainability and the Creation of Social Value" on Wednesday March 28th from 11 a.m. to Noon. Hosted by the Center for Social Value Creation and the Robert H. Smith School of Business, this is an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of IBM’s most sought after executives.

Ms. Rodgers is responsible for IBM’s Global Services Worldwide Strategic Relations and has been instrumental in driving cooperative relationships with a wide variety of key independent software vendors (ISV), original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and Services business partners. Her leadership, integrity and creative partnering approaches have paved the way for a world-class engagement model in the growing area of 'multi-sourcing' and co-opetition. She currently Chairs the IBM GTS Smarter Planet/Cities Global Advisory Board, is the Chairperson for ISM (Institute of Supply Management) Committee on Sustainability & Social Responsibility, sits on Tech America's Commercial Executive Board of Directors and is a member of Tech America's International Environmental Committee

About Catherine: Catherine Rodgers is IBM Vice President for Global Opportunities, responsible for providing complex global opportunity engagement and pursuit leadership on approximately $10B annual pipeline of international deals. She speaks regularly on the topic of sustainability, supply chain, creating a smarter planet and women in business. Her passion, bold thinking, teamwork and commitment to being a positive catalyst for change has continued to have a significant positive impact on her team, her global colleagues, the people she mentors and the clients she supports. Catherine has been recognized twice as woman of the year in business in California, has received a special accommodation from the Governor of California and was previously featured in the New York Times for her work with minority suppliers. Cathy holds a B.A., M.A. in Education/Community Services, and an MBA with a minor in Finance and holds a lifetime teaching credential.

Friday and Saturday, March 2-4, STAMP Student Union
Friday 5 – 9 p.m. / Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fair Trade for their 9th Annual National Convergence

Come join United Students for Fair Trade for their 9th Annual National Convergence held at the University of Maryland, March 2-4 to learn more about fair trade and hear directly from a fair trade producer; as well as representatives from Equal Exchange, the Fair World Project, Green America, Food Chain Workers Alliance, Divine Chocolate, and others! Registration closes Feb 17th. Registration is FREE for all UMD students!

Thursday, March 1 from 12 – 9 p.m., STAMP Student Union
4th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium
From Vision to Value: Creating a Better World through Business

Mark your calendars! The fourth annual Social Enterprise Symposium will be held at the STAMP Student Union on March 1, 2012 from noon to 9 p.m.! This event, which brings together over 800 students and industry professionals, is considered one of the largest events on social responsibility and social value creation in the Washington DC area.

Developed with the input of University of Maryland MBA's and undergraduates, the symposium aims to create a dialogue among future leaders, students, professionals, and other stakeholders about the role of business in creating lasting social and environmental change.

Join us for a full day of engaging speakers, enriching content, hands-on workshops, one-on-one opportunities with corporate leaders, and so much more. Hear a live web feed with actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon to kick off our hallmark Networking Reception at 7 p.m., and mix and mingle with companies like Hershey, Deloitte & Touche, Catapult Design, PwC, USAID, and the National Wildlife Fund.

Featured keynotes include:

• Stanley S. Litow, Vice President, Citizenship & Corporate Affairs
• Letitia Webster, Director of Global Corporate Sustainability, VF Corporation

If you're interested in social value creation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, this is the place to be! So mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!

Friday, February 17th 12-2 PM, Room 1107, Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building
Entrepreneurship and the Triple Bottom Line

Entrepreneurship with social impact can be the future of a better business world- but how do you make money while doing good? What is the right business model for a specific objective? Where can you capture additional value in the pie? Join us for a lecture and workshop on triple-bottom-line entrepreneurship. The Center For Social Value Creation of the Smith School will be presenting on the basics of social innovation and frameworks for business planning beyond profit. The second half of the session, staff will be available for one-on-one advising on your social impact ideas.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m., VMH 1534
Fall 2011 ChangeTheWorld.org Consulting Final Presentations

Come see the results of the nine fall semester Center for Social Value Creation consulting projects! Students will be reviewing both the deliverables they are presenting to clients as well as the lessons they learned. Local clients will be invited to attend, and the event is open to the public.

Friday, December 9th from 1 – 3 p.m., VMH 2518
Pitch Dingman: Social Entrepreneurship!

You know that business idea you’ve been kicking around in your head? The social impact driven project you keep thinking about? On Friday, December 9th, resident experts in the social enterprise space will provide feedback to student entrepreneurs seeking to change the world through business. Come pitch and qualify for the Social Enterprise Symposium PD:SE Competition for a chance to win $1,000 to get your idea off the ground! Undergraduate and Graduate students welcome from across campus!

October 26, – December 7, 2011, Wednesday Evenings from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., VMH 1206
Microfinance Speaker Series, UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education

Brought to you by: Emerging Markets Association, Net Impact and the Center for Social Value Creation the Microfinance Speaker Series will kick-off Wednesday evening, October 26th.

With a combined loan portfolio of more than $65 billion, microfinance institutions are getting more attention from executives interested in strategic corporate responsibility and venture capital initiatives.

The Microfinance Speaker Series at UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education delivers a comprehensive look into microfinance, bridging business and social responsibility. The six-week series explores how microfinance operations have grown to become sustainable finance models serving developing countries.

Week 1: Introduction to Microfinance – 10/26

• Introduction to class structure and faculty
• Microfinance and the History of informal savings
• The major components of Microfinance’s ecosystem

Sam Daley-Harris, Director, Microcredit Summit Campaign, Founder, RESULTS

Week 2: Challenges in Microfinance – 11/2

• Management challenges of MFIs – scale, sustainability
• Rates of return and cost of money
• Gaining liquidity for investors
• Country context and variations

Week 3: Detailed Design: Group Lending, Variations and Gender– 11/9

• The reasons for microfinance’s unique structure - gender
• Individual versus group lending

Week 4: Investing in MFIs – 11/16

• Measuring impact
• Selecting an investment vehicle and process
• Assessing sustainability

Week 5: Thanksgiving, no class (be thankful) – 11/23

Week 6: Other Microfinance Products Offering and Beyond Credit – 11/30

• Introduction to products in addition to loans, e.g., savings, insurance, and education

November 8, 2011 – Session 2, 5-6:30 p.m., 1307 VMH
How to Successfully Compete for Well Paying Career Opportunities in CSR,
Social Enterprise, and Sustainable Business

Brought to you by the Office of Career Services, The Center for Social Value Creation, and Net Impact, Dr. Mrim Boutla presents a 2-session series that will teach you how to concretely translate your past experience and education into a well-paying job aligned with your values. The session includes insights from brain plasticity research, a winning structure to organize your efforts and gain momentum in your search, as well as success stories that will motivate you to go from intention to action as you build your path to meaning and money.

Bio – Dr. Mrim Boutla is a brain scientist turned career coach. At Brown University and at the Kelley School of Business (Indiana University), Dr. Boutla combined insights from her research on brain plasticity with her in-depth knowledge of career development to successfully coach hundreds of PhDs, MBAs, and liberal arts graduates to translate their education into well-paying careers that align with their values. Dr. Boutla has developed brain-based tools and strategies that empower emerging and established leaders to get clear, get connected and get hired for values-driven careers in corporate social responsibility, social enterprise, and sustainable business. In 2010, Dr. Boutla partnered with Dr. Mark Albion (co-Founder of Net Impact) to create More Than Money Careers, a training company that provides university staff with the knowledge and best practices they need to help the next generation of leaders successfully compete for well-paying jobs that are part of the solution to our social and environmental challenges.

November 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Frank Auditorium, VMH
Networks for Change: Social Media for Social Value

How are company strategies evolving with the advent of social media tools including Twitter and Facebook? How do organizations choose a social media strategy that works best for its market and consumers? How can aspiring entrepreneurs leverage these technologies through the venture creation life cycle?

On Monday, November 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Center for Social Value Creation kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Smith School of Business with a “Networks for Change: Social Media For Social Impact” panel at Van Munching Hall’s Frank Auditorium. Come listen to four cross-industry experts discuss the state of social media strategy in today’s business environment, from startups to multinational organizations.

October 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., VMH 1314
Mr. Mark Sposito, a VP of Marketing from Sherwin Williams

Brought to you by Smith School Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter, Mr. Mark Sposito, a VP of Marketing from Sherwin Williams will be talking about the company's approach to corporate social responsibility and the responsible marketing of their products. This will be a great opportunity to meet someone who deals with these issues on a daily basis. Also, opportunities for networking will follow the presentation for anyone that is interested in pursuing a career or internship at Sherwin Williams.

October 4, 2011 – Session 1, 5-6:30 p.m., 1307 VMH
November 8, 2011 – Session 2, 5-6:30 p.m., 1307 VMH
The Office of Career Services, The Center for Social Value Creation, and Net Impact Present:
How to Successfully Compete for Well Paying Career Opportunities in CSR, Social Enterprise, and Sustainable Business

You have heard it’s possible to earn well while creating social and environmental value. You have also heard that careers in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social enterprises are growing. But do you know which types of careers are a better fit for your own unique goals and values? And do you know how to find and win these jobs?

Join Dr. Mrim Boutla for 2-session series that will teach you how to concretely translate your past experience and education into a well-paying job aligned with your values. The session includes insights from brain plasticity research, a winning structure to organize your efforts and gain momentum in your search, as well as success stories that will motivate you to go from intention to action as you build your path to meaning and money.

Session 1: October 4, 2011, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 1307 VMH – Get clear about your values-driven career goals, and learn what tools to use to get connected to like-minded professionals and career opportunities via social media or in-person events.

Session 2: November 8, 2011, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 1307 VMH – Get hired for well-paying career opportunities that match values and skills: Converting applications into interviews and interviews into offers.

Bio – Dr. Mrim Boutla is a brain scientist turned career coach. At Brown University and at the Kelley School of Business (Indiana University), Dr. Boutla combined insights from her research on brain plasticity with her in-depth knowledge of career development to successfully coach hundreds of PhDs, MBAs, and liberal arts graduates to translate their education into well-paying careers that align with their values. Dr. Boutla has developed brain-based tools and strategies that empower emerging and established leaders to get clear, get connected and get hired for values-driven careers in corporate social responsibility, social enterprise, and sustainable business. In 2010, Dr. Boutla partnered with Dr. Mark Albion (co-Founder of Net Impact) to create More Than Money Careers, a training company that provides university staff with the knowledge and best practices they need to help the next generation of leaders successfully compete for well-paying jobs that are part of the solution to our social and environmental challenges.

October 4, 2011, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. VMH 1524
Chris Warner Lecture

Chris Warner, one of eight Americans who have climbed both K2 and Everest, will be the guest speaker Tuesday October 4th starting at 6pm, VMH 1524. His latest book, co-authored with Don Schminke, is titled “High Altitude Leadership: What the World’s Most Forbidding Peaks Teach Us About Success”.

Mr. Warner has a unique ability to extract critical lessons from his high altitude adventures and shape them to be relevant for business leaders at sea level. Warner’s book pinpoints the qualities that managers need to not just survive, but thrive. Bravery, teamwork and decisiveness are just as important in business as on the Khumbu Ice Fall of Mt. Everest.

Mr. has summited five 8000 meter peaks and is one of Americas best climbers. He is also the CEO of the Earth Treks Climbing Centers, a mid-sized company with 175 employees based in Columbia. Chris will address a range of issues with a focus on teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship. He will discuss many of the issues by discussing his recent K2 and Mount Everest experiences.

September 28, 2011 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Biology - Psychology: BRB 1101
“Restoring the Chesapeake…..Is it Worth It?”

Join us for this semester's first Marquee Lecture in Science and Technology featuring University of Maryland Professor Douglas Lipton, Program Leader for the Sea Grant Extension Program and an Associate Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Dr. Lipton will explore how innovative economic research on the Chesapeake Bay is being used to develop a better understanding of ecosystem restoration. Through an interactive discussion (bring your clickers or borrow one at the lecture!), Dr. Lipton will engage you in considering& restoring the Chesapeake Bay, is it "worth it?"

Website: www.marqueecourses.umd.edu/marqueelectures.html.

September 27, 2011, 12:30—2 p.m., 2515 VMH
‘Meet & Learn’ Lunch: CSVC Hosts Eight Female Social Entrepreneurs from Bangladesh

On Tuesday, September 27th the Center for Social Value Creation, Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, and Meridian International Center welcome ‘Women Social Entrepreneurs – A Project for Bangladesh’.

CSVC will host a ‘Meet and Learn’ lunch for the women as part of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, arranged by Meridian International Center. The program is designed for female social entrepreneurs who believe that social commitment is an integral part of a business enterprise. All participants are actively engaged in promoting women from the grassroots and giving them skills to earn a livelihood.

The lunch will take place on Tuesday, September 27th from 12:30pm – 2pm. There will be a presentation by the Center for Social Value Creation, and an exchange on the topic of social entrepreneurship between the Women’s group and students of the Smith School.

September 21, 2011, 5 p.m. VHM 1505
GreenStorming: Designing a Sustainable Supply Chain

The Net Impact Club and Supply Chain Management and Operations Club are hosting renowned speakers specialized in sustainability / supply chain management from organizations such as LMI and Constellation Energy for a uniquely engaging event on Wednesday, September 21st at 5 p.m..

The event will begin with a case presentation pertaining to sustainability issues in supply chain management. To enable deeper engagement, speakers will collaborate with teams of Smith graduate students for 30 minutes during the event to develop solutions for this case. The teams will then deliver quick pitches of their solutions to the audience, which will then be followed by discussion and networking.

Some of the speakers are: Lisa Harrington, Director of Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation, Nick Gouzoulis, Senior Category Manager, Constellation Energy Nancy Gills, Federal Supply Chain Emissions Program Management Office, General Services Administration Taylor Wilkerson, Senior Consultant, LMI

Blog Link: http://blogs.rhsmith.umd.edu/netimpact/uncategorized/greenstorming-designing-a-sustainable-supply-chain.

September 21, 2011, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ONLINE or Columbia Business School
Unleashing Potential: Agribusiness and the Smallholder Farmer

As businesses grapple with the complexity of the agriculture sector, business schools play an important role in understanding these new models and disseminating best practices through teaching, research, and publications. This symposium will feature experts from academia and international corporations discussing how companies can successfully integrate smallholder farmers at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) in their supply chains.

- What strategies are used?
- How do they overcome infrastructure and technological challenges?
- How can integration positively contribute to global food security?
- What role do business schools play in developing new approaches to inclusive business?
- How can management education in agriculture improve the competitiveness of smallholder farmers?

September 12, 2011 8 p.m. Stamp Student Union
Filmanthropy with Ted Leonsis

Join the School of Public Policy for an evening of entrepreneurship, leadership, and philanthropy with Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals and a pioneer leader of AOL, Groupon, and the award-winning philanthropic venture Snag Films. Ted Leonsis will discuss his philanthropy and leadership experiences, including "filmanthropy," combining film and philanthropy to educate and promote policy changes on important social issues. For more details, please visit: http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/sppupdate/Filmanthropy.

September 13, 2011, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. VMH 1207
World Bank Event: Limits to Growth

The School of Public Policy's Tuesday Policy Forum will feature Professor Emeritus Herman Daly, one of the world's leading ecological economists. His interest in economic development, population, resources, and environment has resulted in over a hundred articles in professional journals and anthologies, as well as numerous books. He is co-author of "For the Common Good," which received the 1991 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas for Improving World Order. In 1996 he received Sweden's Honorary Right Livelihood Award, and the Heineken Prize for Environmental Science awarded by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

September 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m. VMH 1520
Terp Changemakers Kick Off Session

Learn more about becoming a part of the AshokaU Terp Changemaker campus team. Representatives from CSVC will be on hand to answer questions about programs and events, as well as the application process.

September 8, 2011, 5 p.m. VMH 1518
Net Impact Intro Session

Attend the session to learn more about Net Impact, their work and how you can contribute. Information will be provided on Net Impact membership and the application process to be a board member.

September 1, 2011 Noon - 1 p.m. VMH 1520
September 1, 2011 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. VMH 1520
Social Venture Consulting Program Info Session (Undergraduate Students)

Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

August 30,2011 Noon - 1 p.m. VMH 1336
Social Venture Consulting Program Info Session (MBA Students)

Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

August 29, 2011, 5-6 p.m. VMH 1335
Social Venture Consulting Program Info Session (MBA Students)

Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

Saturday, August 6th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Daniel Leadership Institute's Leadership Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship
Main Auditorium, 921 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The Daniel Leadership Institute’s Leadership Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship attracts aspiring social entrepreneurs, key thought leaders, and strategic partners to an exciting forum for learning and new collaborations. This year, speakers come from Ashoka, Bankers without Borders, Teach for America and much more. The discussions will feature changemakers in microenterprise and education who will share their ideas on how to start or support a social enterprise. Speakers will also share information on how their organizations are making large-scale impact in their communities. The theme of this must-attend event is “Social Entrepreneurship: Innovative ideas to transform your world.”

Monday, May 9th, 6 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Presentation & Reception
VMH 1520

Over the course of the fall semester, small teams of MBA and undergraduate students have worked side-by-side with nonprofit and community organizations in a variety of consulting roles. Join the student teams as they present the work they have done with these organizations, the suggestions and solutions they created for their clients, and the lessons they have learned about the intersection of business and social value.

Monday, May 2, 2011, 7 PM
Ignite UMD: Sustainnovate 2011
Hoff Theater at Stamp Student Union

Ignite UMD is a new series of annual TED-style talks to showcase existing projects and initiatives on Maryland's campus, in the College Park community and beyond...and most importantly, to spark ideas for new ones.

SUSTAINNOVATE 2011 will showcase innovations in sustainability and ignite conversations about important environmental and energy issues that face our campus, our community, and our world. Our purpose is to inspire students to make change themselves. Speakers for the event include:

• Dr. Ann G. Wylie, Provost
• Mark Stewart, Office of Sustainability
• Michael and Julie Keough, Founders of E-Structors Inc.
• Professor Bruce James, Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program
• Mark Olsthoorn, Center for Integrative Environmental Research
• Davey Rogner, Pick Up America
• Chris DeCaro, Michelle Parks, & Dylan Rebois, Gemstone Team Cogeneration Technology
• Kimberly Cullen, UMD for Clean Energy
• Lisa Foreman, VegTerps
• Jenna Gebel, Goodwill Industries

The event will highlight campus-based and local groups who are raising awareness and building support for sustainability initiatives, local food in the dining halls, community farming, and alternative energy sources. In addition, attention toward national initiatives will facilitate engagement at all levels of change.

This program is brought to you by the AshokaU Terp Changemaker team, the Center for Social Value Creation at the Smith School of Business, and the Office of Sustainability.

Friday, April 29, 2011, 8 AM - 5 PM
Emerging Markets Forum
Pavilion Room, Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, D.C.

Does the rise of new economic powers—Brazil, China, India and others—signal the decline of the West?
What will it take for companies to succeed in emerging markets?
What is the landscape for innovation in emerging markets?
What is the state of banking and finance in emerging markets?

For more details, visit: www.rhsmith.umd.edu/emergingmarkets.

Thursday, April 14, 2011, 5 - 6:15 PM
BB&T Colloquium on Capitalism, Ethics and Leadership
Stanley S. Litow
Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM and President,
IBM International Foundation
“Corporate Citizenship in Modern Business”
1524 Van Munching Hall, Frank Auditorium

Featured speaker is Stanley S. Litow of IBM. Litow is vice president of corporate citizenship and corporate affairs and president, IBM’s Foundation. Under his leadership, IBM has been widely regarded as a global leader in corporate social responsibility and prized for its societal, environmental and civic leadership, as well as its labor practices. He was also the keynote speaker for the 2010 Social Enterprise Symposium, presented by the Center for Social Value Creation. Litow will speak on “Beyond Responsibility: The Role of Corporate Citizenship in Modern Business.” This event is free and open to all students, Smith faculty and staff, and the University of Maryland community. A pizza reception will immediately follow the event in Pownall Atrium in Van Munching Hall.

Monday, April 11, 2011, 5 PM
Music and Philanthropy
Conversation with Catalina Cock, Executive Director of Mi Sangre Foundation
1520 VMH

Catalina Cock is a social entrepreneur, and UMD Alum, who has a very exiting job as the Executive Director for the Philanthropic foundation of one of the most famous Colombian Singers, JUANES (winner of 17 Grammy awards). Catalina was elected an Ashoka Fellow in 2004, elected a Young World leader in the 2007 Davos economic forum, and co-founded a three social enterprises (www.greengold-oroverde.org; www.amichoco.org; www.communitymining.org) related to sustainability and fair-trade in the gold mining industry. Given her experience in social entrepreneurship and leadership, she was elected as the Executive Director of Mi Sangre Foundation. Catalina finished her Undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland and then pursued a masters degree in the London School of Economics. Come for a conversation with Catalina and ask any question! More details.

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Social Enterprise Symposium
Be Bold, Be Now, Be the Future
Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland

CSVC's Social Enterprise Symposium gives you the opportunity to explore, learn and challenge what you know about building solutions to social and environmental challenges of today… and tomorrow. Hear from social entrepreneurs who have disrupted traditional boundaries to start their ventures that combine business principles with social mission. Follow the vision of Seth Goldman, the CEO of Honest Tea, as he designed and built a company that would transform an industry. Pitch your world changing ideas to thought leaders and investors to win prizes in the Social Business Plan Competition. Watch recorded webcast and view highlights of the event at www.rhsmith.umd.edu/SES.

March 2, 2011, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Discussion of HALF THE SKY:
Empowering Women in Developing Countries: Solutions and Policies
Atrium, Van Munching Hall

The University of Maryland 2011 First Year Book committee selected Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, which chronicles the courageous stories of women who, through education and microfinance strategies, were able to break free from a life of sexual slavery, gang rape, or poor maternal health. The authors believe that empowering women is not only a moral issue, but also an economic and political issue that affects the well-being of individuals, the household, the community, the workplace, and the broader society. Half the Sky underscores the importance of providing an empowering education that enables both men and women to work together to solve these vital issues.

The School of Public Policy is pleased to host “Empowering Women in Developing Countries: Solutions and Policies,” to explore the issues raised in HALF THE SKY. Ioana Petrescu, Assistant Professor in International Development, will represent the School as part of an all-female panel designed to explore the large policy issues while addressing what specifically can be done to help solve the issues raised in the book. The conversation will also discuss how University of Maryland students can prepare themselves through their educational programs to effectively attack the broad social issues that the book so clearly identifies.

For more details and to see the full list of panelists, please click here.

Thursday, Feb. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
VMH 1303

Join the Smith School's Undergraduate Chapter of Net Impact to discuss goals and plans for 2011!

Tuesday, February 15, 5-6 p.m.
Calling all Smith Undergrads: Info Session for the Social Innovation Fellows Program
VMH 1314

Join the inaugural class for the Social Innovation Fellows to learn about this unique and forward-thinking fellows program. How can business change the world? During the Fall term, you will learn about current issues and how the latest business trends are creating social and environmental change. In spring, you will work with major companies and non-profits on new ventures to put concepts into practice. This year's class was featured on NPR Morning Edition. The Social Innovation Fellows is a 1 year program open to all business majors.

February 1, 2011, 5-6 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (Undergraduates)
1520 VMH

Undergraduate students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend our kick-off meeting for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

January 27, 2011, Noon-1 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (MBA)
4335 VMH

MBA students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester. Part-time students may call in using the following information: Tel.: 605-745-6333; Access code: 396769.

January 26, 2011, 5-6 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (MBA)
1511 VMH

MBA students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

August 25, 2010, 5 - 6 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (MBA)
1335 VMH
MBA students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

August 26, 2010, 12 - 1 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (MBA)
1326 VMH
MBA students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester. Part-time students may call in using the following information:

Tel.: 605-745-6333
Access code: 396769

August 26, 2010, 1 - 2 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (MBA)
1335 VMH
MBA students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

September 1, 2010, 5 - 6 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting (Undergraduate)
1202 VMH
Undergraduate students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

September 13, 2010, 4:30 p.m.
Ashoka U Terp Changemakers Info Session
2511 VMH
Learn more about this year's cross-campus Terp Changemakers team and how you can be a part of fostering a social entrepreneurial community at UM.

September 13, 2010, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
CIBER Symposium featuring Mechai Viravaidya
Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
Mechai Viravaidya  served in the Thai government as a Senator  and as a member of the cabinet on four occasions., but he is most well known as the founder of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), one of Thailand's largest and most successful private, nonprofit, development organizations. Since 1974, PDA has initiated community-based family planning services, innovative poverty reduction and rural education programs, large-scale rural development and environmental programs, as well as groundbreaking HIV/AIDS prevention activities throughout Thailand. Mechai and PDA have recently been the recipient of the Bill and Melinda Gates Award for Global Health in 2007, the Skoll Awardees for Social Entrepreneurship in 2008, and the Prince Mahidol Award for Public Health in 2009.

September 14, 2010, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
CEO@Smith Presents: Mayo Shattuck, Chairman & CEO of Constellation Energy
Frank Auditorium
Mayo Shattuck is the president and CEO of Constellation Energy Group, a Fortune 200 company that owns energy-related businesses, including a North American wholesale power marketing and merchant generation business and the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), an energy delivery utility serving Central Maryland. Prior to joining Constellation Energy, he served as Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown and, during his tenure, served as Global Head of Investment Banking and Global Head of Private Banking.

September 20, 2010, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Gurcharan Das: The Difficulty of Being Good
2517 Van Munching Hall
Author Gurcharan Das, former CEO of Proctor & Gamble India and Managing Director of P&G Worldwide, will share insights from his recent book, The Difficulty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma.  The book explores questions of moral and ethical dilemmas, framed by the 2,000 year-old Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata. Sponsored by the Smith School's CIBER. The first 50 people to register will receive a free copy of the book.

September 22, 2010, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Bollywood Takes on India's Education System
1505 Van Munching Hall
Join Dr. Madhav Chavan, Founder of Pratham, and Mr. Anupam Kher, a leading Bollywood actor, as they discuss their roles in addressing India's child illiteracy.

Did you know? 35 percent of India's population is 15 years old or younger. 100 million children in India cannot read or write despite going to school. India is home to a third of the world's illiterate children. With the aging population in the western world, there will be increasing need for these economies to depend on young workers from around the world including from India. Changing the lives of 100 million children is not easy but people like Dr. Madhav Chavan are making it happen.

September 27, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
African Financial Systems: Myths and Realities
1415 Van Munching Hall
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is no longer the only game in town when it comes to buying and selling securities in Africa. Many countries, including Botswana, Nigeria, and Cameroon, have bourses to accommodate equity investments in domestic companies. Professor Lemma Senbet will talk about the region's extensive financial sector reforms and their payoffs, its growing commitment to stock markets, and the many challenges that remain. In the wake of the financial crisis and the continued need for macro-level capacity building, the event will explore potential opportunities for financial entrepreneurship with relation to these growing stock markets. Sponsored by the Emerging Markets Association.

September 30, 2010, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Millions for Maryland: Strategies and Challenges for Making a Difference in Maryland
Susquehanna Hall, Room 1120
Hosted by the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management Program of the School of Public Policy
Are you interested in just how philanthropy in the state of Maryland works? Five prominent members of the local philanthropic community will share their experiences and perceptions.

Speakers include:

• Ellen Benard, Co-Chair, Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle
• Desiree Griffin, President, The Community Foundation for Price George’s County
• Marci Hunn, Program Director, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
• Donn Weinberg, Chair, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
• Anne West, Co-Chair, Grants Committee, Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle

Moderated by Robert Grimm, Professor and Director of the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management Program, School of Public Policy. For more information, contact Meredith James.

October 4, 2010, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Beyond Petroleum? Energy Policy after Deepwater Horizon
2505 Van Munching Hall
Join Professor Nathan Hultman of the School of Public Policy and the Joint Global Change Research Institute to explore the lasting effects of the "greatest environmental disaster" in American history, many of which go beyond environmental damage. For example, it has already had a major effect on difficult negotiations on climate and energy legislation in the U.S. Congress, which in turn affects research on renewable energy technologies, nuclear power, and negotiations on international climate policy. Moreover, because these items were priorities for the Obama administration, it creates a potential campaign issue for the November elections. Finally, the spill once again highlights the vulnerabilities of our country's current energy infrastructure, and raises questions about which choices we wish to make to increase energy security and reduce environmental damage in the future.

October 5, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
X-Treme Management, a lecture by John Schulte, Disaster and Emergency Operations Specialist
Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
Global financial meltdowns…Gulf oil disasters…Violent weather… Frightened consumers unsure of the future… Extreme business volatility is the new normal.

The Smith School CIBER invites you to attend a special lecture to learn about all the work being done in the Federal Government and at the Smith School to address this extreme volatility, shocks to the supply chain, and other emergencies facing modern managers and their communities.

The lecture will feature distinguished speaker and Disaster and Emergency Operations Specialist, John Schulte. As former USFS Disaster and Emergency Operations & International Fire Support Specialist, John was involved in the development, writing and implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan. He has worked jointly with USDA Agencies, DHS, FEMA, and many other Local, State, Tribal and Federal Government Agencies on emergency incidents.

October 14, 2010, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Social Media: Game Changer, or World Changer?
Frank Auditorium, 1524 Van Munching Hall
Everyone knows that social media have revolutionized the way companies do business, as they seek out new and deeper ways to engage their consumers.  But can social media also change the world?  This two-part series will introduce you to young entrepreneurs working for and with organizations that are indeed changing the world, one Tweet at a time.

Whether you’re a social media skeptic or a champion, a novice user or an expert, join us to explore the innovative and inspiring ways that social media can be harnessed to create global social and environmental changes, as well as the challenges of mobilizing today’s generation via technology.

Speakers include:

• Jacob Colker, CEO & Co-Founder, The Extraordinaries
• Chris Golden, Co-Founder & Executive Director, myImpact
• Brent Schulkin, Founder, Carrotmob
• Dave Yates, Assistant Professor of Information Studies, University of Maryland

Co-sponsored by the Center for the Advanced Studies of Communities and Information (CASCI).

October 20, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Going Green to Save Green: A Panel Discussion on Sustainable Supply Chain Management
2517 Van Munching Hall
Sustainability has become a necessity for supply chain managers. Consumer pressure, socially responsible investors and an increased focus on regulations and standards have driven organizations to re-examine their supply chain practices. Now economic goals are coupled with social and environmental ones with an understanding that all three lead to long-term economic success. “Going green” is no longer a trend, but rather a competitive advantage.

Please join us for a unique discussion on sustainable supply chain management. Laura Dunn, VP of Supply Chain and Analysis, HMSHost, Nancy Gillis, Sustainability Advisor, U.S. GSA, John LaPorta, Service Area Leader for Sustainable Procurement Consulting, IBM and Taylor Wilkerson, Senior Consultant, LMI will share their views and answer questions on this important topic.  Co-sponsored by the Smith School's Supply Chain & Operations Club and Net Impact.

November 1, 2010, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Social Entrepreneurship 101
1418 Van Munching Hall
Learn about the Social Entrepreneurship movement, Ashoka’s Youth Venture program, and the opportunity to access up to $1,000 to become a Changemaker!

November 8, 2010, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Social Media: Game Changer, or World Changer? (Part II)
Frank Auditorium, 1524 Van Munching Hall
Everyone knows that social media have revolutionized the way companies do business, as they seek out new and deeper ways to engage their consumers.  But can social media also change the world?  Part two of this fall's two-part series will dive deeper into the ways technology can (or can’t) change the way we create solutions to today’s global issues.

You’ll hear from experts and social entrepreneurs from organizations like Friendfactor, Triple Pundit, and Change.org as we address questions of ‘slacktivism,’ the strength of online vs. offline relationships and more.

Speakers include:

• Nick Aster, Founder, Triple Pundit
• Brian Elliott, Founder, Friendfactor
• Adam Rosenberg, Community Manager, Salsa Labs, Inc.
• Matthew Slutsky, Director of Partnerships, Change.org

Co-sponsored by the Center for the Advanced Studies of Communities and Information (CASCI).

November 16, 2010, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Social Entrepreneurship Ideation
1206 Van Munching Hall
Grasp fundamentals of social business models, begin to develop scalable social ventures of your own, and learn how to access up to $1,000 in seed funding.

December 8, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Grassroots.org Social Venture Consulting Program Presentation & Reception
2505 Van Munching Hall
Over the course of the fall semester, small teams of MBA and undergraduate students have worked side-by-side with nonprofit and community organizations in a variety of consulting roles. Join the student teams as they present the work they have done with these organizations, the suggestions and solutions they created for their clients, and the lessons they have learned about the intersection of business and social value.

January 8-17, 2010
Doing Business in Costa Rica: The Business of Public Health [ Web site ]
Led by the Center for Social Value Creation, this course will study the intersection of business, health care and the environment while exploring issues of resource usage, supply chain, social marketing and finance.

January 20, 2010, 3 - 4 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting
1518 Van Munching Hall
Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

January 21, 2010, Noon - 1 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting
3570A Van Munching Hall
Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester. Part-time students may call in to this meeting by phoning 605-475-6333, access code 396769.

January 27, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Daybreak Discovery: Economic Growth Alliances in the Asia & Middle East Regions
Smith School Suite, Ronald Reagan Building
Please join the Business Growth Initiative project of USAID at its first Daybreak Discovery event of 2010!The event will focus on the topic of economic growth alliances, particularly in the Asia and Middle East (A&ME) regions. The research report, authored by Julie Lostumbo, had the objective of assessing the effectiveness of existing public-private alliances.  RSVP to Jessica Barrineau at Weidemann Associates, Tel: (703) 522-3075.

January 29, 2010
Wal-Mart Better Living Business Plan Competition - School Round
Fifteen teams from UM will present their business plan ideas for the chance to move on to the regional round of the competition.

January 30, 2010, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The Brand is Right!
Van Munching Hall
Special invitation for members of the CSVC network to join our alumni and Colonnade Society at The Brand is Right! Participate in interactive marketing experiences with a game-show twist while you gain insight into how an authentic corporate brand can create economic, social and environmental value. Confirmed companies include Ford, Geico, Honest Tea, Snikiddy Snacks and weBike.

March 3, 2010, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Eroding Public Trust in Leadership
Maurer Library, 1st Floor Taliaferro
The Leadership Scholars Network is pleased to present its second program of 2009-10: “Eroding Public Trust in the Leadership of Our Major Institutions and Corporations.”  Come learn from and engage with faculty colleagues about the implications of eroding trust in leadership and how we can develop trustworthy leaders.  Panelists include:

Paul Hanges, Professor and Associate Chair, Psychology
Carl Sessions Stepp, Professor of Journalism
Paul Tesluk, Professor and Chair, Management and Organization

March 3, 2010, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Empowering Emerging Markets
1528 Van Munching Hall
A panel discussion on the unique approaches adopted by various organizations to foster economic growth in emerging markets, ranging from public-private alliances to social venture funding. Join speakers from USAID, IFC, CHF International and Grassroots Business Fund as they discuss their unique approaches, roles, strengths and challenges. They will also discuss how they see this field evolving in the next few years, and their vision for the future.

Featured speakers include:
Agnes Dasewicz, Chief Operating Officer, Grassroots Business Fund
Erin Mote, Manager of Resource Development, CHF International 
Marialyce Mutchler, Director, USAID Business Growth Initiative (Weidemann Associates)
Sylvia Zulu, Program Manager, SME Toolkit, IFC Corporate Advice Department
Paulo Prochno, Tyser Teaching Fellow, Department of Management and Organization, Robert H. Smith School of Business (Moderator)

March 5, 2010, 7:30-11:00 a.m.
Baltimore Campus Preview & ThoughtLeadership@Smith: Passion and Confidence in Successful Entrepreneurs
Smith School Baltimore Campus, UM BioPark, Baltimore, Md.
The opening of the Baltimore campus presents an exciting opportunity for new engagement. The morning event will feature tours of the Smith School suite, breakfast and the ThoughtLeadership@Smith Speaker Series featuring Dr. J. Robert Baum, associate professor of entrepreneurship. Who really has what it takes to take a new business startup from back-of-the-napkin to financial success? “Passion plus confidence” appears to be key, according to new research from Smith. Baum will discuss personal, knowledge-based and behavioral predictors of successful startups based on an extensive, six-year study of entrepreneurs.

March 10, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Incentivizing Investment in the Climate Change Debate
Smith CEO Speaker Series: Dennis Wraase, Chairman of the Board, Pepco Holdings, Inc.
1524 Van Munching Hall
Wraase will discuss climate change through the eyes of an energy utility.

March 11, 2010, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
The Human Rights Alternative to Displacement and Criminalization
Charles Carroll Room, Stamp Student Union
David Bacon, author of Illegal People: How Globalization Creates Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants, will examine the causes of migration and the growth of a system that criminalizes migrants and migrant labor. He will offer an alternative approach based on protecting the human rights of migrants and the welfare of all working people.

March 12, 2010, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
ThoughtLeadership@Smith: Designing Mission-Driven Organizations
Ronald Reagan Building, Concourse Level, Washington, D.C.
Most people want their organizations to be mission-driven, but do you have the know-how and skills to make it happen? Robert Sheehan, Academic Director of Executive MBA Programs and author of a new book, Mission Impact, shows how to craft a vision aligned with your organization’s mission. Learn how to design strategic goals that will inspire your employees, create exceptional value for all stakeholders and move your organization toward maximum impact.

March 25, 2010, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Social Enterprise Symposium: Transforming Business for the Global Good
Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
This year's Social Enterprise Symposium will feature an evening of thought-provoking speakers and workshops on a range of topics including social entrepreneurship, sustainability strategies for business, financing social change, communicating CSR, the power of social media, mobile technology and designing for the developing world.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Stanley Litow, VP, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and President, IBM International Foundation
• Scott Henderson, Principal, Rally the Cause and Causeshift.com
• Kelly Howard, Firmwide Director of Public Relations, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC
• Shari Aaron, Founder, Climb the Green Ladder
• Joseph Suarez, Director of Community Partnerships & Philanthropy, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Sona Gandhi, Deputy to the President and CEO, FINCA International
• Mari Kuraishi, Founder & President, GlobalGiving Foundation
• Dan Morrison, Founder & CEO, Citizen Effect

And many more! The evening will conclude with a networking fair and reception.

April 8, 2010, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Beyond the Latte: The Ripple Effect of Your Cup of Coffee
Van Munching Hall
Beyond the Latte will bring together leaders from the coffee industry and civil society to discuss the worldwide socio-economic and environmental impacts of a cup of coffee. The forum will include coffee importers, roasters and NGOs, who will educate students, faculty and administrators on the coffee value chain, its history, the improvements being undertaken and the chance for a “better” cup of coffee. Co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dennis Macray, Director, Ethical Sourcing, Starbucks
• Cristina Manfre, USAID Office of Women in Development
• Martin Mayorga, Founder and President, Mayorga Coffee Roasters
• Margaret Swallow, Founder, International Women’s Coffee Alliance
• Laura Tilghman, Communications Director, Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers
• Justin Ward, Vice President, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, Conservation International

The event will feature an opening discussion, breakout sessions on issues including gender equality, labor, fair trade and conservation, and a coffee reception.

April 9, 2010, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
ThoughtLeadership@Smith: Designing Mission-Driven Organizations
Smith School Baltimore Campus, UM BioPark, Baltimore, Md.
Most people want their organizations to be mission-driven, but do you have the know-how and skills to make it happen? Robert Sheehan, Academic Director of Executive MBA Programs and author of a new book, Mission Impact, shows how to craft a vision aligned with your organization’s mission. Learn how to design strategic goals that will inspire your employees, create exceptional value for all stakeholders and move your organization toward maximum impact.

April 9, 2010
Net Impact Career Trek
Are you an MBA student interested in full-time jobs or internship opportunities that have impact in the social and environmental arenas? Join Smith's Net Impact chapter for a day of networking and career discovery.  This semester's Career Trek will take interested students to visit IBM and Bethesda Green.

April 19, 2010, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Sustainable Finance
Cary Krosinsky, Vice President of Trucost
Co-sponsored by Net Impact, the Energy Club, and the Finance Club.

April 22, 2010, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Going Green in Your Career: Opportunities in the Sustainability and Environmental Management Fields
1412 Van Munching Hall
Sponsored by OCS, open to Smith Undergraduate Students
Passionate about the environment? Learn more about this diverse career field with opportunities for all majors. Representatives from Bethesda Green, Eco-Coach, The Louis Berger Group, and Elysian Energy will speak about different job opportunities in the green economy. This is the last "Careers in...." panel for undergraduates this semester. Please register on HireSmith--Click on "Events--Workshops."

April 23, 2010
Global Challenge - Final Round Competition
Ronald Reagan Building
The final teams in the USAID | Smith School Global Challenge will participate in an oral competition to determine the winning ideas for a new public-private alliance.

April 27, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Fostering a Culture of Ethics at the Executive Level: How the 2009 mortgage banking crisis could have been avoided
CEO@Smith Speaker Series featuring Barbara J. Krumsiek, President, CEO & Chair, Calvert Group, LLC
1524 Van Munching Hall
Barbara J. Krumsiek is Chair, CEO and President of Calvert Group, Ltd., a leading investment management and mutual fund firm headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Calvert manages approximately $16 billion in assets across 41 mutual funds, including award-winning fixed income portfolios, and a full family of equities funds including nationally recognized socially responsible mutual funds. At Calvert, she has presided over a period of dramatic growth and increased visibility both within the socially-responsible investment sector and in the financial services industry as a whole. Under her leadership, the firm has achieved significant revenue growth and sales have grown seven-fold. Calvert's presence among individual investors, advisors and retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, has expanded dramatically.

April 28, 2010
Think Outside the Box: Squares for Social Change
Hornbake Plaza
Join the Terp Changemaker Team for this inaugural event, designed to bring the campus community together to move beyond just thinking about problems and toward sharing and inspiring the next generation's vision of change. Students will be given a flat square to fill with their vision of change in the media of art of their choice. The completed squares will be displayed together on Hornbake Plaza for the entire campus community to see and experience. Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners as chosen by a judging panel, as well as a people's choice award.  These prizes are to be used either as a donation to a nonprofit or toward a philanthropic project they wish to work on that builds toward the change they aspire to see.

May 6, 2010, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Presentation & Reception
1528 Van Munching Hall
Over the course of spring semester, small teams of MBA and undergraduate students have worked side-by-side with nonprofit and community organizations in a variety of consulting roles. Join the student teams as they present the work they have done with these organizations, the suggestions and solutions they created for their clients, and the lessons they have learned about the intersection of business and social value.

May 7, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
Wounded Splendor
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
A choreographed suite of poetry, monologues and dance accompanied by an original musical score and set within a luscious video design, Wounded Splendor contemplates our suffering planet, our capacity for reverence and our exceptional ability to destroy — and to save. Storyteller David Gonzalez performs his poetry and pianist Daniel Kelly plays his original music.

May 14, 2010, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus: Building Social Business
Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Muhammad Yunus, the practical visionary who pioneered microcredit and, with his Grameen Bank, won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, has developed a visionary new dimension for capitalism which he calls “social business.” By harnessing the energy of profit-making to the objective of fulfilling human needs, social business creates self-supporting, viable commercial enterprises that generate economic growth even as they produce goods and services that make the world a better place.

Dr. Yunus will discuss his newest book, Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs. In this book, Yunus shows how social business has gone from being a theory to an inspiring practice, adopted by leading corporations, entrepreneurs, and social activists across Asia, South America, Europe and the US. He demonstrates how social business transforms lives; offers practical guidance for those who want to create social businesses of their own; explains how public and corporate policies must adapt to make room for the social business model; and shows why social business holds the potential to redeem the failed promise of free-market enterprise.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit FONKOZE (www.fonkoze.org), Haiti’s Alternative Bank for the Organized Poor.  For more information, visit HooksBookEvents.

May 21, 2010
HCIL Service Day
Join the University of Maryland's Human-Computer Interaction Lab, in collaboration with the Center for Social Value Creation, for a day of volunteering at local nonprofit organizations to design or improve the way their users interact with technology and information.

August 26, 2009, 3 - 4 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting
Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester.

August 27, 2009, Noon - 1 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Kick-off Meeting
Students interested in developing skills outside the classroom, gaining real world experience and making an impact in the community are invited to participate in the Social Venture Consulting Program this semester. Attend one of the kick-off meetings for more information on the application process and the organizations and projects in need of consultants this semester. Part-time students may call in to this meeting by phoning 605-475-6333, access code 396769.

September 8, 2009, Noon - 1 p.m.
Ashoka Info Session
Learn more about becoming a part of the UMd Ashoka Changemaker campus team. Representatives from Ashoka and CSVC will be on hand to answer questions about programs and events, as well as the application process.

September 25, 2009
Leadership for a Better World
The Center for Social Value Creation will join the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) in hosting a summit, “Leadership for a Better World: Creating Social Value through Innovation,” at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The day-long summit will feature a series of high profile thought leaders on the role of business in society and fostering social change through models of innovation. Academics, business leaders, nonprofit executives and policy makers are invited to attend and join in the discourse. 

October 9, 2009
ThoughtLeadership@Smith Baltimore
Baltimore BioPark, University of Maryland-Baltimore, 801 W. Baltimore St.
Ritu Agrawal, Robert H. Smith Dean’s Chair of Information Systems, will discuss Transforming Healthcare through IT.

October 14, 2009, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m.
The Current and Future State of Nuclear Energy
Smith School of Business, Part-time DC Campus, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
As part of the Fall 2009 Energy Club Speaker Series, Michael T. Richard, Director, Government and International Affairs at Westinghouse Electric will speak.

October 26, 2009, 4 – 6 p.m.
Smith Emerging Business Networking Mixer
VMH 2333
Join OCS to explore careers in healthcare, energy, biopharm, nonprofits and more.

October 27, 2009, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday Policy Forum
School of Public Policy, 1113 Van Munching Hall
Join CSVC Executive Director Melissa Carrier for a discussion on The Business of Social Impact.

October 28, 2009, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m.
Market Transition and the Future of U.S. Energy
Smith School of Business, Part-time DC Campus, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Explore topics surrounding the transition to renewable sources of energy, including nuclear and smart-grid technology.

November 2, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Microfinance Today: Opportunities, Challenges and Seeds of Hope
1511 Van Munching Hall
The Center for Social Value Creation and Oikocredit hosted an engaging discussion on the microfinance industry. As the industry grows, is it moving away from its original goal of pulling people out of poverty? Is the increasing profitability of the industry literally at the expense of the poor? Or is the industry simply trying to find a balance between social and financial priorities?

November 6, 2009
ThoughtLeadership@Smith Baltimore
Baltimore BioPark, University of Maryland-Baltimore, 801 W. Baltimore St.
Albert “Pete” Kyle, Smith Chair Professor of Finance, Can the Financial System Support Growth?

November 11, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.
Lecture and Reception with Vietnamese Ambassador Le Kong Phung
Frank Auditorium, VMH

November 11, 2009, 5 p.m.
Net Impact Speaker Series - Shannon Schuyler, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Van Munching Hall
As Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility, Shannon oversees the actions, programs and initiatives for the firm's internal strategy around PwC’s four CR pillars: Marketplace, Community, People, and Environment. 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.

November 13, 2009
2009 Net Impact Conference
Executive Director Melissa Carrier will speak on a panel entitled "Applied Learning: Enhancing Students' Knowledge through Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships" on Friday at the national conference in Ithaca, N.Y.

November 18, 2009, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m.
The Role of Government in the Field of U.S. Energy
Smith School of Business, Part-time DC Campus, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Learn more about government regulation of coal and the role of cap and trade in U.S. energy.

November 20, 2009
Professions with a Purpose Career Trek
Are you an MBA student interested in full-time jobs or internship opportunities that have impact in the social and environmental arenas? Join Smith's Net Impact chapter for a day of networking and career discovery. Students will visit some of the most high profile and well known firms and organizations in the DC area. Speakers include CEOs, VPs, lawmakers, alumni, and recent MBA grads.

November 20, 2009
ThoughtLeadership@Smith DC
Smith School of Business, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC
Ritu Agrawal, Robert H. Smith Dean’s Chair of Information Systems, will discuss Transforming Healthcare through IT.

December 2, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Terp Changemakers Informational Meeting
3570A Van Munching Hall
Interested in learning more about social entrepreneurship?  Do you want to change the world for the better?  Work with Terp Changemakers, and help us organize some exciting upcoming events!
The Ashoka Terp Changemakers are beginning to organize our spring events to encourage social change on the UMD campus - we are looking for motivated students who have an interest in social entrepreneurship and want to learn more, get involved, and contribute! We will be serving pizza and sharing more information about the opportunities to work with Terp Changemakers. If you have any questions, please e-mail Jenna Gebel at jgebel@umd.edu.

December 3, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Social Venture Consulting Program Presentation & Reception
1520 Van Munching Hall
Over the course of Fall semester, small teams of MBA students have worked side-by-side with nonprofit and community organizations in a variety of consulting roles. Join the student teams as they present the work they have done with these organizations, the suggestions and solutions they created for their clients, and the lessons they have learned about the intersection of business and social value.  The evening will begin with a networking reception with lite hors d'oeuvres, and presentations will begin at 6:30.

December 10, 2009, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Dispelling the Myths about Nonprofits, Foundations and Associations
Smith School of Business - D.C. Campus, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C.
Have you ever wondered what working in the nonprofit sector would be like? Perhaps you have heard stories about what kind of income you can earn, or what kind of people you will be working with? Perhaps you are worried about transitioning from for-profit business to the nonprofit sector and losing your current career trajectory? Join a panel of experts from Alumni Career Services to discuss how to apply your business skills and education to careers in nonprofits, foundations and associations.

Panelists include:
Calaneet Balas, President/CEO, Arthritis Foundation
Jennifer Blenkle, Senior Director, Nonprofit Programs, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Christine Briscoe, MBA '05, Licensee Program Manager, The Fair Labor Association
Mike Curtin, Chief Executive Officer, DC Central Kitchen & The Campus Kitchens Project
Chris Smith, COO, U.S. Green Building Council

December 11, 2009
ThoughtLeadership@Smith Baltimore
Baltimore BioPark, University of Maryland-Baltimore, 801 W. Baltimore St.
Hugh Courtney, Professor of the Practice of Strategy, Associate Dean of Executive Education, Creating Success From Uncertainty

May 8, 2009
Transform Your World Film Festival
Terps do amazing good around the world. Now it’s our chance to tell the story.
Mission: create awareness of social good on campus through student groups; award groups that inspire social change and are committed to service ;educate students on social entrepreneurship
What: Create a short clip (2–5 minutes in length) which creatively illustrates your student groups’ commitment to service and social good. This can be a particular project or an overall representation of what your organization does to help the community and better the world.
Event: Submit your video to us by April 27th. Prizes will be awarded. Films will be posted on YouTube page and displayed at Film Competition on May 8th on McKeldin Mall.

April 29 2009, 6 - 8 p.m.
Baltimore Regional Alumni Event
Join Baltimore Terps at M&T Bank Stadium for a Maryland alumni gathering, featuring:

• A panel discussion on entrepreneurship and leadership moderated by ABC 2 News reporter Brittney Gordon '01 and featuring Mark Burdett '81, Baltimore Ravens vice president of corporate sales and development; Kevin Plank '97, Under Armour CEO; Gary Williams '68, Maryland men's basketball coach and scholarship co-chair for Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland; and Melissa Carrier, Executive Director, Robert H. Smith School of Business Center for Social Value Creation
• A networking reception including cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres
• The latest news on Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland, which has exceeded $600 million of the $1 billion goal

April 7, 2009
Smith Speaker Series Presents John Allison, Chairman of BB&T Bank
John Allison, CEO of BB&T will discuss the importance of acting ethically in business. Specifically, he will address how BB&T avoided becoming entangled in the sub-prime mortgage crisis by acting ethically and in accord with their company values.

April 1, 2009
Smith Speaker Series Presents: George Akerlof, Nobel Prize-winner and Koshland Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley
The Smith community is invited to join George Akerlof as he discusses ideas from his new book, Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy, and Why It Matters for Global Capitalism, which details how “animal spirits” are driving financial events worldwide – from blind faith in ever-rising housing prices to plummeting confidence in capital markets.

March 30, 2009
Smith Speaker Series Presents: Alex Counts, President and CEO of the Grameen Foundation
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is proud to present Alex Counts, President and CEO of the Grameen Foundation. With the help of 23 countries and a dedication to social consciousness and change, Counts has impacted the lives of an estimated 45 million of the world’s indigenous people.

March 27, 2009
Smith Net Impact MBA Career Trek Day 2009
Are you an MBA student interested in full-time jobs or internship opportunities that have impact in the social and environmental arenas? Join us for a day of networking and career discovery as part of the largest MBA career trek in Smith school history. Students have a choice of 1 of 2 treks to some of the most high profile and well known firms and organizations in the DC area. Speakers include CEOs, VPs, lawmakers, alumni and recent MBA grads.

March 26, 2009
Social Enterprise Symposium
Please join the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business on Thursday, March 26 for the first Social Enterprise Symposium, a student-run program designed to introduce new approaches for making impactful, lasting social change around the world using market-based approaches.

Spring 2009
Ethics Lecture Series
Each semester the Smith School hosts a three-part Business Ethics Lecture Series featuring corporate and government speakers.