UT Dallas sponsors bigBANG! to help leaders of tomorrow leverage their education to give back to society
In a recent interview, Diane McNulty, Ph.D. Associate Dean for External Affairs and Corporate Development for The University of Texas at Dallas School of Management, shared that “we’re a proud sponsor of bigBANG!. It’s a forum and experience that will not only facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices, but also continue to foster the movement of ‘doing good better.” And while UTD is a sponsor of the bigBANG!, event, an all day conference focusing on the value of social entrepreneurship, UTD has always been an active leader in the world of implementing social innovation on campus, in its curriculum, and throughout our community.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Big DANG
Featured video, ‘The Big DANG’, will premier at the bigBANG!
Highlights the importance of failure for social ventures
In a recent post on Just Means, Marcia Stepanek explores how “Failure is the new Cool”. She writes “As the collaboration trend gains momentum across the social advocacy landscape, the notion of failure as a critical ingredient of innovation — and cross-sector learning — appears to be gaining a new sense of urgency.”
With exactly this inspiration in mind, the bigBANG! will be hosting the “The Big DANG” in collaboration with The Unreasonable Institute will feature the world premier documentary “The big DANG!” as part of the June 10th festivities. The video will feature stories of ventures that didn’t go as expected, told from the pool of Unreasonable Institute entrepreneurs. These 25 Proven entrepreneurs working on ventures in 17 countries and hailing from six continents, competed and were selected to attend the Unreasonable Institute this summer. “The big DANG” is all about lessons learned from trying and doing. Rather than being defeated, these glass-half-full social innovators are using stories of failure as an opportunity and learning experience to come back with something bigger and better. Read More!
Highlights the importance of failure for social ventures
In a recent post on Just Means, Marcia Stepanek explores how “Failure is the new Cool”. She writes “As the collaboration trend gains momentum across the social advocacy landscape, the notion of failure as a critical ingredient of innovation — and cross-sector learning — appears to be gaining a new sense of urgency.”
With exactly this inspiration in mind, the bigBANG! will be hosting the “The Big DANG” in collaboration with The Unreasonable Institute will feature the world premier documentary “The big DANG!” as part of the June 10th festivities. The video will feature stories of ventures that didn’t go as expected, told from the pool of Unreasonable Institute entrepreneurs. These 25 Proven entrepreneurs working on ventures in 17 countries and hailing from six continents, competed and were selected to attend the Unreasonable Institute this summer. “The big DANG” is all about lessons learned from trying and doing. Rather than being defeated, these glass-half-full social innovators are using stories of failure as an opportunity and learning experience to come back with something bigger and better. Read More!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Big Things. Small Package.
How Micro-sponsorship Ignites Social Innovation
From Generation to Generation
June 10 is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate a day of social change than by becoming a part of the change yourself? A micro-sponsorship of bigBANG! is one way to do just that.
So, what’s a micro-sponsorship, you ask? It’s a innovative new conference model allowing businesses and individuals to nurture future generations of social entrepreneurs. In short, those who can afford to pay for a day’s worth of social change fund the opportunity for the next generation of game changers to attend, learn and pay it forward. Read More!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
A Day In The Life Of bigBANG!
What’s In Store For Donors, Partners and Investees
There’s been a lot of buzz about bigBANG! lately. People are really excited to come together and explore the brave new world that merges business and social sectors while connecting with others energized about the subject. But one of the biggest questions we get is a “what can I expect?”
So, we thought we would give you run down of the day’s activities whether you are a donor, a partner or an investee.
The morning kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Union Station in downtown Dallas in the Conductor’s Lounge. This is your chance to grab up a cup of coffee while mixing and mingling with thought leaders in the for-profit and non-profit sectors all interested in the future of social innovation. Read More!
There’s been a lot of buzz about bigBANG! lately. People are really excited to come together and explore the brave new world that merges business and social sectors while connecting with others energized about the subject. But one of the biggest questions we get is a “what can I expect?”
So, we thought we would give you run down of the day’s activities whether you are a donor, a partner or an investee.
The morning kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Union Station in downtown Dallas in the Conductor’s Lounge. This is your chance to grab up a cup of coffee while mixing and mingling with thought leaders in the for-profit and non-profit sectors all interested in the future of social innovation. Read More!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Sprouting Social Innovation: Community Gardens Begin To Grow
Not long ago, we shared the exciting news about Youth Village’s expanded community garden program, which will be providing a bountiful buffet during bigBANG! on June 10. As promised, we checked back in on the seedlings of change only to find that they are well on their way to becoming full-fledged vegetables. Read More!
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