Social Enterprise Symposium, Feb. 27.

WHAT: 7^th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium 
WHERE: Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland 
WHEN: February 27, 2015 | 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Center for Social Value Creation at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business presents the 7th Social Enterprise Symposium (SES) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. The event is held in conjunction with the three-day AshokaU Exchange, an international convening on social entrepreneurship in higher education. SES is free for UMD students, faculty and staff. Space is limited. RSVP now: www.rhsmith.umd.edu/ses. 

Join us for an exciting day featuring:

• Keynote Speaker Shira Shafir, Director of Social Innovation and Impact, TOMS Shoes
• The “Afternoon Buzz” – a main stage feature fueled by caffeine and high-impact ideas
• Remarks from University of Maryland Provost Mary Ann Rankin
• Stamp Student Union “Green Choices” Sustainability Tour
• Breakout Sessions and Workgroups:
• “Unleashing Your Inner Innovator – Using Design Thinking to Solve Social Problems”
• “Investing in Women: Fostering Female Social Entrepreneurs”
• “Artist & Innovator: Harnessing the Arts & Humanities for Social Change”
• “Tackling Hard Problems: Can Social Entrepreneurs Impact Security and Development?”
• “Science for Social Impact: A UMD Showcase”
• “Experiential Education & Skillanthropy: An Exploratory Workshop with Grameen Foundation”
• A student innovation showcase where aspiring social entrepreneurs prepare for 'Do Good Challenge' semi-finals
• A closing dessert reception with facilitated networking

Detailed Agenda & Registration Information.

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