http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:49:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:49:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64500 <p> Join us for networking and learning for all student entrepreneurs. Some refreshments will be provided. Co-curricular will also be available for all undergraduate students.</p> <p> Come ready to meet pitch competition participants and other Andrews University entrepreneurs!</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:16:42 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64234 <h3> <strong>Event Information</strong></h3> <p> Innovation Week 2024 will take place <u>April 1&ndash;6, 2024</u>, with several events highlighting the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship.</p> <p> The theme for the upcoming event is <strong>&quot;High-Value Relationships.&quot;&nbsp;</strong>This theme seeks to highlight the importance of collaboration, networking and relationships when undertaking innovative projects. This also highlights the biblical model of developing lasting relationships that will enable us to be a positive influence to those around us and impact the world for good.</p> <h3> <strong>Keynote Speaker</strong></h3> <p> The keynote speaker for this event is <a href="https://pierrecquinn.com/" target="_blank">Pierre Quinn</a>. For over 15 years Pierre has taught higher education, faith-based, nonprofit and corporate leaders the strategies they need to experience personal success and professional growth.</p> <p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrequinn/" target="_blank">Pierre</a>&nbsp;is the author of &quot;Leading While Green: How Emerging Leaders Can Ripen Into Effective Leaders&quot; and &quot;Leading While Scared: How To Find The Courage To Keep Going.&quot; He is the CEO of The Cardell Group, LLC, a consulting firm which focuses on growing leaders and empowering teams of all sizes. Pierre holds graduate degrees in communication and theology from Andrews University and a certificate in executive leadership from Howard University.&nbsp;</p> <h3> <strong>Program Agenda</strong></h3> <p> Innovation Week includes the Pitch Competition, vespers programs, a drone competition, speakers, luncheons and an exhibit floor showcasing projects from current students.</p> <p> The agenda is shown below. Be sure to mark it on your calendars and make plans to attend.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 15%;"> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Date</strong></h3> </td> <td style="width: 30%;"> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Time</h3> </td> <td style="width: 30%;"> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Event</h3> </td> <td style="width: 25%;"> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> Location</h3> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4> Tuesday, April 2</h4> </td> <td style="width: 20%;"> 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM</td> <td> <p> Entrepreneurship Hangout</p> </td> <td> Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4> Wednesday, April 3</h4> </td> <td> <p> Round 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br /> Round 2: 1:00 - 3:30 PM</p> </td> <td> <p> Semi-Finals 2024 Pitch Competition</p> </td> <td> Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium and Whirlpool Room</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4> Thursday, April 4</h4> </td> <td> 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM</td> <td> <p> AU Gather</p> </td> <td> PMC</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> &nbsp;</p> </td> <td> 7:30 - 8:30 PM</td> <td> <p> Kinetic Worship</p> </td> <td> University Towers</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4> Friday, April 5</h4> </td> <td> 2:00 - 4:00 PM</td> <td> <p> Finals 2024 Pitch Competition</p> </td> <td> HPAC (Concert Hall)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> &nbsp;</p> </td> <td> 1:00 - 5:00 PM</td> <td> <p> Exhibit Floor</p> </td> <td> HPAC (Lobby)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> &nbsp;</td> <td> 8:00 PM</td> <td> <p> Proximity Vespers + AUnited Weekend</p> </td> <td> Johnson Gym</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 color:="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" ibm="" line-height:="" margin-bottom:="" margin-top:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "> &nbsp;</h3> <h3 color:="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" ibm="" line-height:="" margin-bottom:="" margin-top:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "> Sponsors</h3> <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewsuniversitygsa/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(58, 123, 170); text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Andrews University Graduate Student Association (AUGSA)</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <a href="http://andrews.edu/faith" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(58, 123, 170); text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Center for Faith Engagement</a>&nbsp;(CFE)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <a href="http://andrews.edu/innovation" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(58, 123, 170); text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Office of Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship<br /> S</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/au.sila_/" target="_blank">tudent Involvement, Leadership, and Activities</a>&nbsp;(SILA)</p> <p> <a href="https://liveandrews-my.sharepoint.com/personal/smatias_andrews_edu/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fsmatias_andrews_edu%2FDocuments%2F100 - Office of I%26E%2F50 - Innovation Culture %26 Policy%2F03 - Pitch Competition%2F10 - Financial %26 Sponsors%2F01 - Sponsorships%2F2024 Sponsorship One-Pager (8.5 × 11 in).pdf&amp;parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fsmatias_andrews_edu%2FDocuments%2F100 - Office of I%26E%2F50 - Innovation Culture %26 Policy%2F03 - Pitch Competition%2F10 - Financial %26 Sponsors%2F01 - Sponsorships&amp;ga=1" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://liveandrews-my.sharepoint.com/personal/smatias_andrews_edu/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fsmatias%5Fandrews%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2F100%20%2D%20Office%20of%20I%26E%2F50%20%2D%20Innovation%20Culture%20%26%20Policy%2F03%20%2D%20Pitch%20Competition%2F10%20%2D%20Financial%20%26%20Sponsors%2F01%20%2D%20Sponsorships%2F2024%20Sponsorship%20One%2DPager%20%288%2E5%20%C3%97%2011%20in%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fsmatias%5Fandrews%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2F100%20%2D%20Office%20of%20I%26E%2F50%20%2D%20Innovation%20Culture%20%26%20Policy%2F03%20%2D%20Pitch%20Competition%2F10%20%2D%20Financial%20%26%20Sponsors%2F01%20%2D%20Sponsorships&amp;ga=1" /></a></p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:23:29 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64715 <p color:="" font-weight:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" text-align:=""> Andrews University will host its third, annual, campus-wide Pitch Competition as part of Innovation Week. The Finals, which will feature the top seven teams, will take place on <strong>April 5 from 2&ndash;4 p.m.</strong> This event will be hosted at the <strong>Howard Performing Arts Center, and it's free to attend an open to the public.</strong>&nbsp;An awards ceremony and a reception at 4 p.m. will immediately follow the competition. We invite our entire campus and regional community to attend and support our student entrepreneurs.</p> <h3 color:="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" ibm="" line-height:="" margin-bottom:="" margin-top:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "> Awards</h3> <ul> <li> A People's Choice Award of <strong>$1,000</strong>&nbsp;in cash will be chosen by the audience through live voting at the event. The participating team with the most votes will receive $1,000 in cash for their business or project launch.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Other in-kind and cash awards will be given based on the scores by the judges during the final round.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"> A total amount of about&nbsp;<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">$60,000&nbsp;</span>of both in-kind and cash awards will be distributed as following: <ul> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"> $30,000 in cash</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"> $10,000 as part of the Social Innovation Grant</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"> $20,000 in-kind awards from our sponsors and Andrews Innovation, including 12 months of Business Coaching for the top 7 teams.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Sponsors</h3> <h4> Gold</h4> <p> <a href="https://www.uchicagomedicineadventhealth.org/uchicago-medicine-adventhealth-glenoaks" target="_blank">UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glen Oaks</a></p> <p> <a href="https://52wallst.com/" target="_blank">52 Wall St</a></p> <p> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/ceis/leadership_school/index.html" target="_blank">School of Leadership at Andrews University</a></p> <h4> Silver</h4> <p> <a href="https://38wallst.com/" target="_blank">38 Wall St</a></p> <p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewsenactus/">Andrews University Enactus</a></p> <h4> Bronze</h4> <p> <a href="https://ayp.me/" target="_blank">Adventist Young Professionals</a></p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://liveandrews-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/smatias_andrews_edu/EWI3KuF9pT5GiLaXNcBEiXgBvHdcExnkxtMmrUAwoug7Mw?e=CZm8qi" /></p> <p> <img alt="" src="Image Link/i/view/attachments/64/64715/ucm-advent-glenoaks-cmyk-color.jpg" /></p> <p> <img alt="" src="Image Link/i/view/attachments/64/64715/ucm-advent-glenoaks-cmyk-color.jpg" /></p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://www.uchicagomedicineadventhealth.org/uchicago-medicine-adventhealth-glenoaks" /></p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:51:16 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64499 <p> Learn how to create a revenue model and plan your fundraising strategy.</p> <p> <strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall</span></p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span>Date and Time</strong>:&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">March 12, 11:30 a.m.</span></p> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:36:00 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64497 <p> Learn how to understand the market you want to serve and formulate a strategy to enter it.</p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong>Location</strong>: Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall</span></p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong>Date and Time</strong>: Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m.</span></p> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:06:16 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64498 <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Want to learn more about the pitch competition and how you could get funds for your next business, ministry or non-profit venture? Join us next week for our second info session.</span></p> <p> In this session you will learn about the application requirements and deadlines to apply. You will also have a chance to ask questions about the application and competition processes.</p> <p> <strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall</span></p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span>Date and time</strong>:&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 5, 11:30 a.m.</span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Co-curricular credit offered.</span></p> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:14:43 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64496 <p> Learn how to legally register a company and form a team for your startup.</p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong>Location</strong>: Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall</span></p> <p> <strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong>Date and Time</strong>: Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.</span></p> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:47:48 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64495 <p> Understanding your customer segment through empathy mapping is key as part of creating a new business model and identifying the correct market for your innovation. At the same time, understanding your competition and how satisfied the customer segment is with their services and products is important for any entrepreneur.</p> <p> <strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Location</strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">: Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall</span></p> <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> <strong>Date and Time</strong>: Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m.</p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:38:55 +0000