What: American Apparel Site Visit – Come see what an incredibly unique firm is doing to live out their commitment to sustainability.
When: 11/14 8AM-5PM
Where: American Apparel Los Angeles Facility
What: American Apparel Site Visit – Come see what an incredibly unique firm is doing to live out their commitment to sustainability.
When: 11/14 8AM-5PM
Where: American Apparel Los Angeles Facility
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What: Graduate Real Estate Association (GREA) Site Visit to LEED certified Symantec Campus – Currently open to GREA members only
When: 9/28 1-3PM
Where: Culver City, CA
Email Scott Zengel for more info.
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What: LA River Revitalization Master Plan Analysis – Representatives from LA’s Department of Public Works and TetraTech review the plan’s objectives and policies
When: 9/28 12-1:30PM
Where: USC Campus: Lewis Hall, Room 101
More info here. $16 fee
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What: Panel on “Human Rights and the Business of Tainted Gold: Corporate Responsibility in a Global Economy” with representatives from Human Rights Watch, Fair Trade Jewelers, and USC Researchers
When: 9/19 12-1:30PM
Where: USC Campus: Doheny Lecture Hall, Room 240
Action: E-mail Camille at josephc@hrw.org by 9/18 to confirm.
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What: Marshall Alumni Association OC Breakfast: “Leadership While Serving”, featuring Melinda Masson, founder & CEO, The MERIT Companies
When: 9/18 7-9AM
Where: Pacific Club at 4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
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What: Dr.Jamil Salmi, Tertiary Education Coordinator for the World Bank, presents “Constructing Knowledge Societies: New Challenges for Tertiary Education”
When: 9/17 12-1:30
Where: USC Campus: Waite Phillips Hall – Room 403
More info here.
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What: MBA Course Development Workshop with Net Impact Faculty Advisor Professor Paul Adler – Course will be totally focused on Net Impact topics
When: 9/17 5-6:30
Where: USC Campus: Popovich Hall – JKP 202
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Big Picture
What are our big picture goal for 2007-2008?
Hosting the Net Impact conference?
Create an undergrad version of Net Impact?
Found a center for CSR?
Improve USC’s environmental and social ranking?
Create a special award or ranking for CSR?
Host our own case competition focused on Net Impact topics?
Short Term Issues We Have to Cover:
Career fair: How can we differentiate?
Club speeches: How can we differentiate?
First meeting (9/4): How do we knock their socks off?
Dean Ellis: How do we keep his office fired up on us?
September, October, November events: Who wants to take the lead?
T-Shirt Logistics: Which design do we like? Who wants to take the lead?
Communication & Marketing: How can we get the word out?
Newsletter: Should it go out once a month? What should be in it?
Website: Marshall version or external version? Both? Myspace?
Jobs: Should we get the word out quickly or wait for the newsletter?
Net Impact branding discussion: What lessons can we learn from Chicago?
Leadership Meetings: Should we have more regular calls outside of chapter meetings
Recruitment: How can we bring more world changers onto our team?
Class of 2009: Who do we know? How can we get them on the team?
Class of 2008: Look at our member list. Who should be on there?
Outside members: Who else should we recruit?
Event Planning:
Building Partnerships: The Dean’s strategy
Site visits: Which ones do we want to do?
Speaker events: Who do we want to invite?
Panel discussions: Which panels should we set up?
Career fairs: Do we want to do our own?
Debates: Which issues do we want to debate? Who should we invite?
Volunteer events: Where do we want to volunteer? Do we have time for this?
Happy hours: Which ones are we hosting?
Case competitions: Which ones do we want to chase? How should we coordinate?
Global conference: How can we keep costs down? How should we coordinate?
Career Planning:
Internships/Careers: What companies do our members want to work for?
Alumni Outreach: How can we strengthen our alumni network? Conference reunion
CRC coordination: How can we give the CRC a clear message on how to help us?
Industry night: Should we host our own?
Job Openings: What’s the best way to share them?
Fundraising:
Products: What can we sell? Nalgenes? Coffee cups? T-shirts? Photos?
Corporations: Should we charge at industry nights? Sell sponsorships?
USC: How can get more from the Dean, Lida, the CRC, etc.?
Alumni: What can we sell them? What event could we put on for them?
Project Updates:
Campus Greening Initiative – Dave Hodgins
Sustainable Development Course @ Lusk – Dave Hodgins, Scott Zengel & Sandy Schmid
Nike CSR & GE Ecomagination – Zelinda Welch
Botswana School Project – Stephanie Ip
Curriculum change/Certificate in Public Policy – Margaux Stuart
Upcoming Events
7/27 at 10AM : Conference call: Democratization of Microfinance
8/8: Conference call: Strategies for success in your first 90 days
8/23: Conference call: Starbucks CSR interview
11/1: Net Impact Conference
What else is coming?
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Date: June 3rd through the 6th
Time: All Day
Location: LA Convention Center at 1201 South Figueroa Street
Cost: Varies – Full conference is $475
Action: Register online by 5/25
Website: http://www.eshow2000.com/awea/
Detailed Information
Windpower 2007 is the largest wind energy conference and exhibition held annually in the world.
Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, this event benefits all wind professionals. Whether you are an established industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting and explosive industry, WINDPOWER 2007 has much to offer including 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities. Join us during this exciting time of industry growth!
This year’s conference theme: Growing the Wind Energy Business
This year, the conference will focus on what actions are required to make wind energy a significant part of the U.S. electricity portfolio. The education program will address how to achieve this goal by identifying major issues and challenges, and discussing solutions for the advancement of the wind energy industry.
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Date: May 11th
Time: All Day
Location: California Institute of Technology in Pasadena
Cost: $35
Action: Register online before 5/10
http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/cleaninnovation/reg1.html
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