REGISTERED EVENTS

Dingman Center Angels Review Day

College Park, Maryland

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Attend Dingman Center Angels Review to hear company presentations by local startups seeking funding from angel investors. Learn more about entrepreneurial financing options as well as presentation tips from the investor feedback given to the entrepreneurs during this event. Attire is business casual. The event is open to all UMD students. RSVP to The event takes place on Friday, November 18 from 10am-1pm.

Future of Information Alliance Launch Week: Creativity and Culture

College Park, Maryland

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

A panel of innovative faculty members will make presentations about what they see as the role of information in creativity, and they will talk with our "Visiting Future-ists" -- leading innovators from Google, Microsoft and Twitter -- about the challenges and opportunities ahead at the intersection of information, creativity and culture. Asher Epstein, Managing Director of the Dingman Center, will participate as a panelist. The event is open to UMD students, faculty and staff.

Networks for Change: Social Media for Social Impact

College Park, Maryland

14 November 2011-15 November 2011

On Monday, November 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Center for Social Value Creation kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Smith School of Business with a “Networks for Change: Social Media For Social Impact” panel at Van Munching Hall’s Frank Auditorium. Come listen to four cross-industry experts discuss the state of social media strategy in today’s business environment, from startups to multinational organizations.A lifetime entrepreneur Casey started his first business at age 11. His current venture, Small Act, helps nonprofits and associations nurture key relationships online with its social media software tools, Thrive and Profile Builder, and various consulting services. Casey is a frequent speaker at national events, donates his time to serve on several nonprofit advisory boards, and was recently given a “35 Under 35” award for top entrepreneurs in greater D.C. and was honored as a leader for social change as part of the Class of 2009 of Greater D.C. Cares. Casey Golden CEO, Small Act Wendy is a listener, online community member, information synthesizer and big picture thinker. She creates the strategy and execution plans for empowering American Red Cross stakeholders to fulfill its mission on the social web, collaborating with 686 Red Cross chapters, 36 blood regions, 700,000 volunteers, millions of donors. Named to the 2010 Nonprofit Times Power and Influence Top 50 list, Wendy frequently speaks and writes about issues at the intersection of nonprofits, technology and the social web. Prior to becoming an internet nerd, she went to law school and worked in the music industry. Wendy Harman Director of Social Strategy, American Red Cross Devon Smith is the Director of Social Media at Threespot, a Washington DC digital engagement agency, where she works with clients such as the Brookings Institution, the Department of State, and Divine Chocolate. Prior to joining Threespot, Devon launched the social media strategy for 3 different nonprofit organizations with budgets ranging from $100,000- $10 million per year. In the past year, she was featured at a dozen conferences. You can find her research on social media for social good at www.24UsableHours.com.

Pitch Dingman Competition

College Park, Maryland

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Watch 5 UMD student entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in the hopes of winning $2,500 of seed funding. Each student team has only 6 minutes to present their idea and answer tough questions from the judges. Audience members vote for the winner of Audience Choice Award, an additional $250 prize. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Pitch Dingman Informal Sessions

College Park, Maryland

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

Have an idea for a business? Entrepreneurs in Residence are available to hear and evaluate new business ideas. Pitch Dingman sessions are open to all UMD students and alumni. RSVP: None needed, walk in appointments from 11am to 1pm.

Terp Holiday Marketplace

College Park, Maryland

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Buy holiday gifts and pamper yourself with unique products from UMD student entrepreneurs! This is great opportunity to meet student entrepreneurs, learn from their experience, and support them.

UMD Entrepreneurship Connector

College Park, Maryland

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

An extension of the web forum for entrepreneurial students, alumni, and faculty at the University of Maryland to meet each other, find business partners, exchange ideas, and share information. Open to the all University of Maryland students, faculty and staff. Powered by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech).