{"id":3225,"date":"2017-03-07T10:42:33","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=3225"},"modified":"2017-03-07T10:42:33","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:42:33","slug":"ideasxchange-march-updates-for-faculties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-3225","title":{"rendered":"IdeasXChange March Updates for Faculties"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is a what’s Coming Up in IdeasXChange (more details below):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/span>WE ARE HIRING!\u00a0Apply to join our team. This is your\u00a0chance to be part of a growing start up think tank.\u00a0More information below and on\u00a0<\/span>our website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Deadline: March 12.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/span>REGISTER\u00a0for our third forum –\u00a0<\/span>Happiness: The Urban Lens<\/a>\u00a0– before spots run out! Date:\u00a0<\/span>March 22.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Our forum will feature great speakers, networking,\u00a0snacks,\u00a0and beverages courtesy of Guayaki Yerba Mate!\u00a0Get your\u00a0<\/span>COMPLIMENTARY\u00a0ticket now<\/a>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/span>SUBMIT\u00a0your boldest and innovative ideas\u00a0to the\u00a0<\/span>IdeasXChange WRITING CONTEST! Prizes will include monetary awards, exclusive filmed interviews, and the chance to be featured on the IdeasXChange.org magazine.\u00a0<\/span>Deadline: March 13!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2017 Forums<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our first and second forum was a great success! Thank you for all those who came out to shared your ideas and learn about innovation and purchasing power.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Impact of Purchasing Power (March 1st):<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our biggest lessons of the night?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For one, we really can make positive impact by being more thoughtful when making purchasing decisions.\u00a0And two, that we should never giving up on designing better businesses and social enterprises – there is always a way to make positive impact.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With these considerations, there is much left to discuss! Our team would love to help spark more conversations on this topic.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you sign up for our\u00a0<\/span>THIRD\u00a0FORUM hosted by us!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Details below<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Happiness: The Urban Lens<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Purpose of Event:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

At this event, we will be investigating the\u00a0social sciences and community aspects<\/strong>\u00a0of what makes\u00a0urban spaces happy places<\/strong>\u00a0to live and work!\u00a0\u00a0This is YOUR chance to learn how cities and society can be\u00a0built to\u00a0improve the livelihoods<\/strong>\u00a0of its inhabitants\u00a0.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to meet incredibly passionate people, chat about innovation and find out about meaningful projects, this event is right for you!\u00a0\u00a0The spots are limited<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0so make sure you save yours before registration closes.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.picatic.com\/lensofhappiness\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

IdeasXChange Writing Contest<\/span><\/h2>\n

Share your ideas, your thoughts, your knowledge. Enter for the chance to win big!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Friendly reminder that the 2017 IdeasXChange Writing Contest has\u00a0<\/span>extended its deadline to MARCH 13 (MONDAY)!<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0To submit a piece or ask questions, please contact:\u00a0<\/span>magazine@ideasxchange.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Join Our Team!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Our team is made up of driven people who are passionate about tackling today\u2019s challenges through innovation, education and dialogue. Most of us have a connection with\u00a0UBC or the community, and come from different fields and disciplines.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Fill out the\u00a0<\/span>application form (click here)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nSend us a short resume to\u00a0<\/span>contact@ideasxchange.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\nApply by the deadline \u2013 March 12, 2017 at midnight (PST)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For more detailed recruitment package (<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have questions, please email:\u00a0<\/span>contact@ideasxchange.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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