Announcements Archive
Discuss the stakeholder engagement issues raised for investors in emerging markets and watch AVATAR with Prof. Witold Henisz on March 20 @ 4:30pm in JMHH 350 as part of the Wharton Film Club series "Business Insights from the Big Screen."
WPSI Lecture Series presents CB Bhattacharya, an international expert in business strategy innovation aimed at increasing both business and social value, on March 20. To register and read more information, see here.
WPSI is now accepting applications for a new Social Impact Undergraduate Advisory Board focused on engaging the Wharton community to make a measurable, meaningful difference in the world. See here for details.
New program will offer two graduating Penn seniors a unique opportunity to engage meaningfully in practice and policy and to disseminate their work to a national audience through a one-year appointment. See here for more information about the Emerson Fellows of the Netter Center.
See here for new information about SPUR and SIRE Summer 2012 internship opportunities for undergraduates.
Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Film that profiles diverse social service organizations that have gained national attention for the measurable outcomes they achieve. Screening and discussion to take place on November 9 from 4:30-7pm in 1206 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall. Website: http://www.savingphilanthropy.org/.
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Social Impact Week. A week of social impact related events taking place around Wharton. See the schedule.
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Curt Weeden, former J&J corporate vice president and current president of Business & Nonprofit Strategies Inc., a consulting firm that focuses on business social responsibility strategies, addresses the topic "Smart Giving is Good Business" to be held on October 11 from 4:30-5:30pm at G55 Jon M. Huntsman Hall. See flyer for details.
The Social Impact and Sustainability Speaker Series
Sponsored by WPSI and the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL), the Social Impact and Sustainability Speaker Series presents Roland A. Van der Meer, Chairman of Bio-Logical Capital. Event will be held on October 13th from 5-6pm at 350 Jon M. Huntsman Hall. See flyer for details.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has challenged students at The University of Pennsylvania to tackle an important and complex question: Does a feasible business model exist for Public Electric Vehicle Charging? Public Charging refers to charging equipment that anyone can access, for free or for a fee. With the Administration’s plan to put 1 million Electric Vehicles on the road by 2015, the DOE plays an important role in enabling Public Charging development and the results of this challenge will bolster DOE efforts to evaluate the viability of Public Electric Vehicle Charging. The Wharton Energy Club will be taking the lead in assembling 4-5 teams to identify new business models that address the issues associated with developing infrastructure for Public Electric Vehicle Charging. Once teams are assembled, students will have access to Wharton/Engineering Faculty as well as DOE resources and contacts to develop their proposed models. These proposals will be reviewed by Wharton/Engineering Faculty and take on the form of a business case competition. The strongest case(s) will have an opportunity to present to DOE officials in Washington, DC. While winning cases will be selected for presentation, all proposals will be reviewed by Secretary of Energy, Stephen Chu and senior DOE officials.
Social Impact Club/Net Impact Conference - Financial Assistance
WPSI is pleased to be able to provide financial support of $300 toward the registration cost for students interested in attending the conference. To be considered, complete the application form.
Wharton in Action Initiative
The new Wharton in Action initiative will coordinate incoming MBA students in a concentrated community service and social impact focus geared towards four Philadelphia organizations. See this page on our website for further details.