Stay tuned for more information on number of students who are in the midst of starting up businesses.
DOUBLE TAKE
This Saturday, February 15th, will mark the second annual TEDxWooster event. TEDxWooster is an independently organized event in the spirit of TED. TED is a non-profit focused on technology, innovation and design, and the host of the popular TEDTalks series. TED allows individuals and groups to bring TED to their communities. TEDxWooster has been organized by Christina Haupt 14′ with the help of Launch. 9 different speakers, a student band, and a student vocalist have been invited to the TEDxWooster stage to give their perspectives on this year’s theme – Double Take.
The event will be held in Freedlander Theater from 1:30pm – 6:30pm. There will be two breakout sessions during which attendees can participate in activities, network, talk with the speakers, and snack on food catered by Spoon Market. TEDxWooster is free and open to the public so join us!
Launch gears up for the 2nd annual TEDxWooster
On Febraury 15th, Launch will help to host the 2nd annual TEDxWooster event. For those of you familiar with TEDTalks, TEDx is an independently organized TED event. TEDxWooster is has been made possible over the past two years by senior Christina Haupt who had the passion and the drive to put the event together. This year, Launch has helped Christina with the planning and organization of the event which will take place on Saturday, February 15th in Freedlander Theater. This year’s theme – “Double Take” – reflects TEDxWooster’s 2nd year in existence. It is also a reminder that people, situations and certain events are not always as they seem, and second chances are a must. This year, there will be nine different speakers and two bands giving their own spin on the theme of Double Take.
The event is free and open to the public so join us on February 15th! Doors open at 1:30pm, the event begins at 2pm and lasts until 6:30pm. There will be catering from Spoon Market during breakout/networking sessions.
“Twelve Ways to Make Money Using Technology”
Serial entrepreneur Tom Montelione will be speaking about the “Twelve Ways to Make Money Using Technology” at this week’s club meeting. Mr. Montelione is the president of Vertex Software Inc and participated as a judge in Launch’s Idea Competition on Friday. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 24th at 6:30pm in the Tartan Room to hear from Mr. Montelione.
Students attend the WOLF Kick-Off
This Thursday, a few members of Launch attended the Wooster Opportunity Loans Fund (WOLF) kick-off in Freedlander Theater. The fund will award local entrepreneurs up to $35,000 to aid the start-up and growth of their companies. For more information on the fund, click here.
The event provided a great opportunity for students to meet and network with local business owners and entrepreneurs.
First CoRE Talk this Monday!
Come to the CoRE for 7pm-8pm
on Monday Oct 14th for the very first CoRE Talk!
Speakers:
Cris Wildman will explore the sex-gender binary, and how some identities have overcome those restrictions.
Alex Haas will reflect on community self-sufficiency and social inter-dependence based on travel throughout rural Thai villages.
**Light refreshments will be served.
CoRE Talks Begin at Wooster!
Check out CoRE Talks – a new and innovative idea to bring short, inspirational talks to the Andrews Library CoRE on a regular basis. CoRE Talks are modeled after Ted Talks but will be accessible to the entire student body. Anyone is allowed to speak – students, faculty, community members, outside speakers, etc. Just follow this link and fill out the application!
A Good Start to the Year…
This past Friday, Launch participated in Wooster’s annual “Scot Spirit Day” in the Oak Grove. Every year, many of the schools various organizations set up a table and promote there club, hoping to spark the interest of new freshman and gain new members. Last year, the Launch, then named the E-Club, did not have a table due to the club being in transition of leaders and advisors. This year, Launch was back and ready to tell the school about its exciting plans for the year. t Many interested students stopped by the table to inquire about Launch and sign up for the club’s emailing list. Over 70 students signed up, marking what must be a record breaking year for Scot Spirit Day recruitment.
The year seems to be off to a good start. If you signed up, being looking out for an email this week about our first kick-off meeting in the Tartan Room
Club announces upcoming plans
Launch has a busy schedule planned out for next year with many new and innovative ideas. The main goal for the coming year is to promote entrepreneurship among students of all interests and all majors at Wooster. Launch wants to encourage students to turns ideas into action. The club will have many hands-on learning experiences, including field trips to several local businesses and the management of several student businesses as well as a loan fund for the Wooster area. In addition, the club wants to work with students on campus who need funding to start a business.
Launch will begin the year by bringing in several entrepreneurs who started businesses while in college. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, from 6-8pm in the Lowry Pit. For more info, click here. That same week, on Thursday at 6:30pm, the club will host its kickoff meeting in the Tartan Room. Anyone who is interested in hearing more is invited to come!
The College of Wooster’s Entrepreneurship Club gets re-named
In 2008, some daring students and a professor submitted a charter for Wooster’s Entrepreneurship Club or WEC. Some where between 2008 and 2011 when I came to school as a freshman, the acronym “WEC” had been lost and “E-club” had taken its place. The new name was catchy and much easier to pronounce and write, however, it many people didn’t know what it stood for or believed it stood for “Economics Club.” After much deliberation at the end of last year, the club decided to rename itself to Launch. The name was chosen because it reflects the club’s new focus – to help launch student businesses on campus and promote entrepreneurship.