FIU Changemaker Week

March 25 - 28, 2019 (Click here for PDF Flyer)

Monday 3/25

  • Visit our table in the Graham Center to learn more about the departments that work on social innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives at FIU

Tuesday 3/26

  • Changemaker Week Kickoff - 11am to 2pm - GC Pit
    • Hosted by SGA in partnership with StartUP FIU, Honors College and Center for Leadership and Service
    • President Rosenberg, AVP Emily Gresham and SGA MMC President Sabrina Rosell will kick-off changemaker week along with different student organizations. Get involved and bring your idea to life!”
  • Innovation Round Table - 3:30-5:30pm in SASC 100
    • Hosted by Honors College
    • Network and build relationships with partners from around the university who want to help you jump-start your ideas. This year we’re welcoming:
      • Edge Lab (Honors College Makerspace)
      • StartUP FIU
      • Robert Stempel Dietetics & EHS Labs
      • UPE (Upsilon Pi Epsilon, FIU’s largest technology organization)
      • Sea Level Solutions Center

Wednesday 3/27

  • Global Learning Solution Fair - 11am-1pm at StartUP FIU
    • Hosted by Global Learning and StartUP FIU
    • Learn about the amazing work of international organizations that are driving social change locally and globally. Some of the organizations attending:
      • Results.Org
      • UNICEF
      • Immigrant Resource Center
      • International Service for Human Rights
      • ESToPP
      • Peace Corps
  • Leadership Lounge - 12-1pm at BBC WC 353 (CLS Office)
    • Hosted by SGA BBC and Center for Leadership and Service
      Network with BBC’s governing council and organizations. Get inspired on becoming a leader in your community!
  • GOJA-iChangeFIU Social Innovation Challenge Final Pitch Day - 3-5pm at StartUP FIU
    • Hosted by Center for Leadership and Service
    • Final Pitch Day has arrived! Students will pitch their social impact ventures for the chance to win up to $7000 to kick start those ideas!

Thursday 3/28

  • Engagement Cafecito Hour - PC 100 (Office of Engagement), 3-4pm
    • Hosted by Office of Engagement
    • It’s a Miami tradition – get your daily shot of coffee while networking with fellow students and Office of Engagement Vice President Saif Ishoof, who is there to answer all your questions about the office’s programs and initiatives.
  • Thursday Gathring at Venture Café Miami - Bus pickup at MMC at 4pm. drop off 9pm
    • Hosted by Office of Engagement, Honors College and Center for Leadership and Services
    • Get exposed to Miami’s innovation community at Venture Cafe. Connect with local and national entrepreneurs! Special orientation session for FIU students.
    • Transportation provided for a limited amount of students. Save your spot and RSVP by Wednesday March 27th 5pm via change@fiu.edu.

For more information please contact us at change@fiu.edu.

Click here to see the flyer of the Changemaker Week.

 

Special thanks to our sponsors, who provided us with raffle prizes and gifts:

  1. ShopFIU
  2. Barnes & Noble at FIU
  3. Campus Chiropractic
  4. Chartswell
  5. FIU One Card
  6. Golden Touch Haircuts and Shaves
  7. College Optical Express at FIU
  8. Panther Tech
  9. StartUP FIU
  10. Ricoh at FIU
  11. Right Choice Vending/Coffee