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Greetings!
Two concepts that are at the very core of Marshall and USC are 'entrepreneurship' and 'service to society'. In perfect alignment with those ideas, we are excited to announce the creation of an interdisciplinary University-wide minor in social entrepreneurship. One of the first such programs in the country, President Nikias suggested the creation of the minor several years ago in response to student demand. After recent University approval, students from any school at USC will be able to sign up for the minor beginning this fall.The Marshall-based minor - in partnership with the School of Policy, Planning and Development - will offer students basic coursework in business, social entrepreneurship and social enterprise management along with courses that allow a specialization based on students' interests. The minor is designed to give students a framework within which they can apply what they are learning throughout their undergraduate coursework to the benefit of society. We are very excited about this new endeavor and look forward to this newest opportunity to train the next generation of USC global and local leaders.
Adlai Wertman
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Congratulations to SBL's Inaugural Class of Society and Business Fellows  SBL's first class of Society and Business MBA Fellows graduated in May. Fellows are now working at social impact organizations around the globe, including Blue Garnet Associates nonprofit consulting, City Year Los Angeles, the Clinton Foundation and Southern California Edison green technology sales, among others. The Society and Business Fellowship is a highly selective designation awarded to a small cadre of Marshall MBA students in each class seriously pursuing careers in the social sector, particularly those interested in poverty, homelessness, education, the environment, and health. MBA Fellows receive specialized networking opportunities and professional development through the Society and Business Lab. Society and Business Fellows were recently featured by USC Marshall News. Read article |
Marshall Students Selected for Education Pioneers Graduate School Fellowships  Education Pioneers works to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming America's education system. This year, sixteen USC graduate students were chosen to be Education Pioneers Fellows, including five from the Marshall School of Business. SBL and the USC Marshall Career Center were pleased to provide subsidies to support these students in their work this summer. Tracy Dennis, The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools* Kevin Futch, Teach for America Chicago* Jessica Salazar, Los Angeles Unified School District* Doug Valentine, LA Education Partnership Henry Yeung, Los Angeles Unified School District *Society and Business Fellows |
MBA Students Intern at Social Enterprises Around the World  The USC Marshall Society and Business Lab and the Career Resource Center (CRC) believe that MBA interns can learn vital business skills in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. This summer, ten Marshall students are receiving summer subsidies that allow them to take nontraditional business internships that yield a high social impact. Organizations supported by the summer internship subsidy include California Charter School Association, CORE Educational Services, LA Education Partnership, Teach for America, LAUSD, Partnership for LA Schools, USC University Hospital, Kids Walk Across America, and the Acumen Fund in Pakistan. Learn about current and past summer intern subsidy recipients by following their blog. |
New Summer Social Entrepreneurship Internships in Africa
This summer, six Marshall undergrads supported by the USC Marshall School of Business will live, work and build social businesses in rural Africa with community entrepreneurs. In partnership with ThinkImpact, the USC Marshall School of Business offered six summer social entrepreneur internships in Kenya and South Africa. Students will identify and evaluate supply chains and develop a socially innovative business plan. Additionally students learn through an asset-based community development curriculum and help create jobs, products and services that change lives.
Scott Fairbanks, '13
Roxie Friberg, '13
Ayushi Gummadi, '12
Willie Kuo, '11
Bryan Medlock, '11
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Apply for the SBL Scholars Mentoring Program
SBL Scholars Undergraduate Mentoring Program
Deadline to Apply - Monday, September 2
The SBL Scholars Mentoring Program is a one year program that offers an elite group of USC undergraduate students passionate about social enterprise with personal mentoring from industry experts.
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SBL has a new website! Visit the new SBL website for student programs, resources and news.
Molly Larson, MBA '11, former USC Net Impact President and a Society and Business Fellow, featured on Net Impact Career Center website. Read Article
USC Marshall Undergraduate Net Impact receives Gold Chapter rating. Read Article
LASVP Fast Pitch Competition
Deadline to Apply - Monday, July 18
A two month mentoring program for some of LA's most innovative non-profits and an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to compete for over $20,000 in grants.
Conferences
2011 Net Impact Conference
Dates: October 27, 2011 - October 29, 2011
Location: Portland, OR
Social Enterprise Alliance National Summit 2011
Dates: October 31, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Los Angeles
Eat Real Festival
Date: July 16, 2011 - July 17, 2011
Location: Culver City, CA
Mindshare LA
Date: July 20, 2011
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
The Do Good Bus
The Do Good Bus is a social enterprise that creates community and awareness by providing volunteer opportunities for small groups and corporations.
Levitt Pavilion Free Concert Series
Date: Summer 2011
Location: McArthur Park - Los Angeles
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Thank you for being a part of SBL's network. Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
USC Marshall Society and Business Lab
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