We've had a great semester promoting "business for good" with Net Impact. It's already time to look ahead to find the first years willing to step up and lead the organization next year. If you're looking to lead some great projects, get connected into an incredible network, and make the most of your Moore experience, we hope you'll be a part of Net Impact next year.
If you'd like to be a part of "business for good," please come to our meeting this Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Room 534. If you're interested in being on the leadership committee as President, VP, CSR Chair, Treasurer, or Technology Chair, we'll be choosing the new leadership committee at this meeitng. Be sure to be there!
We hope to see everyone on Tuesday evening! Get involved...it's a lot of fun!
The NI Team
Net Impact is a global network of students and business leaders committed to positively changing the world through business. At the University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business, we strive to promote the concepts of sustainability in its many applications through advocacy, education, and service, while empowering students with the tools to become responsible business leaders of the future.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Net Impact Microfinance Speaker this Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Happy Holidays Net Impacters!
We know a lot of people in our program are interested in Microfinance. Well, we've got a speaker on Monday that can tell you all about it. The first in our Speaker series will be this Monday, November 28th, at 5 p.m. in Room 534. We'll have some goodies and plenty of time for Q & A. Read on:
Kumar Durgesh is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. He is a collaborating researcher at the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin. He has five years experience of working in the development sector in the emerging markets.
He earned a master’s degree in social work at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai as well as a master’s degree in economics at SUNY-Buffalo. He was recipient of the 2007 International Young Entrepreneur Award by YSEI, Malaysia.
We know a lot of people in our program are interested in Microfinance. Well, we've got a speaker on Monday that can tell you all about it. The first in our Speaker series will be this Monday, November 28th, at 5 p.m. in Room 534. We'll have some goodies and plenty of time for Q & A. Read on:
Kumar Durgesh is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. He is a collaborating researcher at the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin. He has five years experience of working in the development sector in the emerging markets.
He earned a master’s degree in social work at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai as well as a master’s degree in economics at SUNY-Buffalo. He was recipient of the 2007 International Young Entrepreneur Award by YSEI, Malaysia.
Friday, November 18, 2011
A Night Out on the Town
Want to Win the Next No Single-Use Plastic Challenge? Stay at home!
Last night, despite the surprising drop in temperature, a bunch of Columbia residents and IMBA students alike, attended Vista Lights, a night when area stores open their doors and folks can congregate and share drinks on the street. It is a great event, and it was a great night.
Luckily, I was able to find a vendor selling cans of beer - which also came with reusable coozies to keep the hands warm. Even still, at the end of the night I broke down and did use a plastic cup. It was just too convenient, too accessible, and too cheap for me to turn down. Minus one point for me, but it makes you wonder what the average score of the typical attendee was?
Today is the last day of our challenge, but hopefully everyone who has participated, or witnessed someone participating, has at the very least learned to question what they consume. Thanks everyone and good luck on the final day!
-Nt
Last night, despite the surprising drop in temperature, a bunch of Columbia residents and IMBA students alike, attended Vista Lights, a night when area stores open their doors and folks can congregate and share drinks on the street. It is a great event, and it was a great night. However, as a participant in the No Single-Use Plastic Challenge, it was also an extremely difficult night. Single-use plastic was everywhere. Want a drink? Here is a pint in a plastic cup. Want to try this delicious looking steak? Here use this plastic skewer. Red-Bull sample? Here is another plastic cup! It was everywhere.
Luckily, I was able to find a vendor selling cans of beer - which also came with reusable coozies to keep the hands warm. Even still, at the end of the night I broke down and did use a plastic cup. It was just too convenient, too accessible, and too cheap for me to turn down. Minus one point for me, but it makes you wonder what the average score of the typical attendee was?
Today is the last day of our challenge, but hopefully everyone who has participated, or witnessed someone participating, has at the very least learned to question what they consume. Thanks everyone and good luck on the final day!
-Nt
Thursday, November 17, 2011
NSUP Shared Links
Yesterday we got a lot of interesting links on our Facebook wall relating to the No Single-Use Plastic Challenge, like the one below. Check more out by clicking here. Please do not hesitate to join our group, USC Graduate Net Impact, as all are more than welcome. You can also follow us on twitter, @scnetimpact
Have an excellent day!
-The Net Impact Team
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Bagel Day Joins the NSUP Challenge!
I know what you are thinking, big deal right? But here at the Darla Moore School of Business, Bagel Day has become a tradition for the graduate community. Trust me. We would like to thank Scott Ranges for voluntarily making today's bagel day disposable cup free! Also we would like to thank him and Keep America Beautiful of the Midlands for the reusable bags we have been able to hand out to challenge participants. We reused, reusable bags. Pretty sweet. Have a great Bagel Day everyone!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Gift Ideas for a No Single-Use Holiday Season!
Our friend Julia Kramer is currently working in Rwanda. Here is a message from her along with some gifts that could help folks reduce their single-use plastic consumption this holiday season!
Julia:
Hey guys! If anyone is looking for holiday gifts, I am working with a cooperative in Rwanda that helps women get training, education, and counseling. I'll post a few pictures of items they have along with prices. If you are interested, email me at jhkramer@gmail.com. I'll be in Columbia, SC around the 11th of December.
Weekend Bag ~ $15
Ipad Case - $10
Julia:
Hey guys! If anyone is looking for holiday gifts, I am working with a cooperative in Rwanda that helps women get training, education, and counseling. I'll post a few pictures of items they have along with prices. If you are interested, email me at jhkramer@gmail.com. I'll be in Columbia, SC around the 11th of December.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thinking About the No Single-Use Plastic Challenge
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| Jessica Jordan |
The burritos were spicy, and the conversation was jolly at a local Mexican joint on Saturday night. As friends and I began to discuss our strategies for getting through the upcoming no one-use plastic week, I looked at the table and realized we were in for a rough week. The hot sauce was in one-use containers, along with our waters and the carry-out containers I would have used if I hadn't gorged myself on that delicious bean burrito. Plastic has seeped into every nook and cranny in our lives. It's even more humbling to realize that every piece of plastic created remains on Earth. There's no getting around it, plastic is non biodegradable. And there's tons of it swirling around in the North Pacific Ocean right now! Check out the giant Pacific Garbage Patch. What are you going to do about it? Armed with my coffee mug and tupperware, I'm hoping to get through this week by using the least plastic EVER!
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