Global Course Connections Info Session: Kenya - Conversation & Development

GCC Kenya - Conservation & Development

Info Session: Tuesday, December 4, 5-6pm
G155 Angell Hall (CGIS office)

Global Course Connections provide a way for students to expand their educational horizons by taking a course here on campus, then traveling with their professor to a field site where they can get a hands-on, short-term experience to deepen their understanding of the subject.
This year, GCC Kenya will examine the impact of conservation and development, covering both natural science aspects and social science understandings.
Thanks to generous donations, the total program fee for this course is only $500 including travel and site visits! 

Daniella D. Borum

Events & Outreach Coordinator

Center for Global and Intercultural Study

G155 Angell Hall

435 S. State Street

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1003

www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis 

ddborum@umich.edu 

p 734.764.4311

f 734.764.3229

Introducing The Kenya Project--Monday Nov. 26 application deadline

Are you interested in social entrepreneurship?

Are you interested in learning about other cultures and willing to challenge yourself?

MPowered Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce our summer social entrepreneurship immersion program: The Kenya Project. The Kenya Project brings UM students from all majors and all backgrounds to Kenya to give them a chance to translate their passions into positive social impact through startup experience and intercultural awareness.  No prior entrepreneurial experience is necessary.

This program includes the following:

• Preparatory workshops: Weekly meetings throughout the winter semester to cover topics ranging from local Kenyan culture to social entrepreneurship keys to success.
• Access to experienced professionals: Mentorship from the board of the MichiKen nonprofit, connections to professors, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists, and a chance to pitch your idea to a board of entrepreneurial experts at UM.
• Diverse cultural experience: Collaboration with local Kenyan leaders to tackle needs of the Meru community while creating international networks and friendships.
• Freedom to explore: You'll be given the tools and logistical support needed to carry out ideas, but what those particular ideas are and how they will take form is up to you.  Pursue your passion, be it business, art, technology, biology, ecology, agriculture, etc. You will truly be the embodiment of an "entrepreneur" and may find a passion that motivates the rest of your time here at the University of Michigan and beyond.

More details here.  The application will close on November 26th at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions, please email mpowered-kenya@umich.edu.

Keep updated and check out pictures by liking us on Facebook: The Kenya Project

Thank you for your time,

Lucy Zhao

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"The Kenya Project" Director

MPowered Entrepreneurship

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