Tata is coming to the Smith School! On November 30 join the Center for Social Value Creation in learning about Tata’s latest sustainability practices and the Tata Global Internships program. The Tata Global Internships program is an immersive experience where interns work on specific projects and gain hands-on experience within a global business.
A networking reception immediately following the event will be provided for attendees.
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Are you interested in learning more about social impact, creative problem solving, project management, and more? Come out to VMH 1505 on November 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. to hear about an exciting new course covering these topics launching in the Spring 2021 semester! This course, called “The Value Creation Challenge Course”, will be housed within the Smith School of Business but is open to all students, no prerequisites are required. By the end of the semester, students will have had the opportunity to build their own internship!
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Join the Smith School’s Center for Social Value Creation and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in welcoming PepsiCo to campus on November 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. in VMH 2333! At this event, you will hear from PepsiCo team members and learn about PepsiCo’s latest sustainability initiative, pep+, and how it integrates into their business strategy. You will also gain information on a case study that PepsiCo will be hosting at UMD! Food and networking opportunities will be provided to attendees.
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Farshchi Chairs Americas Day at Conference for Value Creation
When industry professionals want to take the next step in their career and focus on a bigger picture, the Conference for Value Creation can help. Maryland Smith’s Nima Farshchi, who chaired the first day of the three-day conference this year, says the event offers a robust discussion of the definition of value creation in business, showcases various cultures and perspectives, and explores how to utilize research to create positive change in industries.
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Compete in this three-day international design thinking challenge focused on the UN's Global Goals for Sustainable Development! Engage with local leaders to catalyze solutions for a more equitable and sustainable transportation system in our community. Registration is open to all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
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CSVC to Host Sept. 17-19 ‘College Park Jam’ Design Thinking Challenge for Equitable and Sustainable Transportation
The Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) in the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business invites UMD students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater College Park community to participate as multidisciplinary teams in a three-day design thinking challenge toward a more equitable and sustainable transportation system.
Meet the centers on Sept. 9 at Centergize, an event for all Maryland Smith students to learn how they can make the most out of their Maryland Smith journey. Hear about opportunities from the Center for Global Business, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Social Value Creation, the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise & Markets, and the Center for Health Information & Decision Systems.
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Impact Consulting Fellowship: Celebrating the Spring 2021 Cohort
The Center for Social Value Creation’s Impact Consulting Fellowship (ICF) program at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business provides for students (both Smith and non-Smith at UMD) at the undergrad, masters and doctoral levels to work in cross-functional teams to provide pro-bono consulting services to impact-driven organizations across the country, as well as internationally.
For the past eight weeks, the Spring 2021 Impact Consulting Fellowship cohort has been working hard on their consulting deliverables for the various impact-driven organizations. Their projects have ranged anywhere from local/state government-oriented work, financial modeling, coordinating and running crowdfunding campaigns, and much more. ICF Huddle is a time to come together and celebrate all their hard and diligent work!
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