Welcome to campus! Whether you’re new to the University of Chicago or a returning student, we hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready for the 2014-15 school year.
The Polsky Center is the hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and private equity courses and programming at UChicago. This fall quarter, we’re offering several new classes, programs, and events. More information will be forthcoming – mark your calendar and get involved! Be sure to check the Polsky Center blog, calendar, and our office hours board frequently for additions and information.
Read on to find out how YOU can get involved in entrepreneurship and innovation activities at UChicago this fall!
New Courses
We’re pleased to announce three new entrepreneurship courses planned for the 2014-15 school year.
[*]36110 Application Development: Autumn 2014[/*]
[*]34705 Entrepreneurial Discovery*: Autumn 2014[/*]
[*]34710 User-Centered Design for Entrepreneurs*: Winter 2015[/*]
[/list]Application Development teaches non-coders the basics of Ruby on Rails; the latter two focus on user-centered design, including problem identification and idea validation, in areas such as education, healthcare, consumer products, and technology. Follow this link to learn more. *Courses are by application only.
Selected Events(See our calendar for a full listing)
Graduate Student Orientation Fair Tuesday, September 23, 1 – 4 p.m. Ida Noyes HallMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Polsky Center staff will be available to talk about courses and programs. Polsky Center Open House Wednesday, October 1, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Harper Center 207Calendar – Add to iCal - Add to Google Cal Thursday, October 2, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Harper Center 207Calendar - Add to iCal - Add to Google Cal Friday, October 3, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Harper Center 207Calendar - Add to iCal - Add to Google Cal Stop by the Polsky Center to learn about entrepreneurship courses, resources, programs, and student groups. Polsky staff, faculty, and students will be on hand to answer questions. Snacks and drinks will be served; drop in as your schedule allows. Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2) – NEW PROGRAM Thursdays, October 9 – December 11, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Locations vary E2 is a weekly lunchtime program hosted by the Polsky Center that explores the early stages of entrepreneurship and is open to students campus-wide. Info on each session is available on our calendar. D4Lab Workshop: Gravity Tank Friday, October 10, 3 – 6 p.m. Gravity Tank, 114 W. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 60654More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The Polsky Center’s D4Lab program will hold a design workshop at Gravity Tank, a design consultancy in downtown Chicago. Registration is limited - more information to come. College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Kickoff Tuesday, October 21, 5 – 8 p.m. Ida Noyes HallMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The CNVC is the College-focused track of the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge. Information on applications, best practices, and team formation will be discussed. A networking event follows. Booth Search Fund Conference – NEW EVENT Wednesday, October 22, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. University Club of ChicagoMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal This conference brings together search fund entrepreneurs, students, investors, and other participants to meet and share experiences in this rapidly growing area of entrepreneurial investment. Co-hosted by the Polsky Center and the Booth Search student group. UChicago Innovation Fair – NEW EVENT Thursday, October 23, 4 – 6 p.m. Chicago Innovation ExchangeCalendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Learn about UChicago’s innovation ecosystem and how you can get involved this academic year. Student groups and various innovation-focused divisions and organizations from across the campus will be featured. Defense Entrepreneurs Forum Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26 Gleacher CenterMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Over three days, military, civilian, industry, and academic innovators and entrepreneurs will come together to discuss military-related start-ups. MBA Impact Investing Network and Training (MIINT) Info Session Monday, October 27, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Harper Center C-01More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Learn about the MIINT program, which provides students an opportunity to source early-stage impact investments. Chicago Booth student teams will compete to participate in the finals event, to be held in the spring at Wharton. New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Kickoff Tuesday, October 28, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Harper Center 104 (Kickoff)/Winter Garden (Networking)More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Kickoff for the 2015 Edward L. Kaplan, ‘71, New Venture Challenge and the John Edwarson, ‘72, Social New Venture Challenge. Information on applications, best practices, and team formation will be discussed. A networking and team-building event follows. Private Equity and Venture Capital Lab Info Session Thursday, October 30, 12 – 1 p.m. Harper Center C-07More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The PE/VC Lab helps Chicago Booth students to learn about the private equity and venture capital industries through internships and an academic course. Join us for to learn about the program, application process, and more. EVC Start-up Weekend Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2 1871 – Techstars OfficeCalendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The Chicago Booth Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital student group is hosting a Start-up Weekend event at 1871. More info to come. Collaboratorium Networking Event – NEW EVENT Thursday, November 6, 5 -7 p.m. Chicago Innovation ExchangeMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The Collaboratorium, which connects researchers, technologists, and students with innovative university projects, will kick off the year at this networking event. Join us and learn about collaboration opportunities at UChicago. Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) Info Session Saturday, November 8, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. – Gleacher Center 400More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal November 11, 12 – 1 p.m. – Harper Center C-02More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The VCIC provides opportunities for start-ups to think and act as venture capitalists and helps the school identify top teams for regional and national competitions. Learn more about the program and application process by attending one of the sessions. Big Problems, Big Ideas Tuesday, November 11, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Harper Center 104More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Big Problems, Big Ideas brings together students and experts from various industries discuss and identify potential solutions to the most pressing problems, global and local. Sterling Partners Investment Thesis Challenge (SPITC) Info Session and Investment Thesis Workshop Thursday, November 13, 6 -7:30 p.m. Gleacher Center 100More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal If you are considering participating in SPITC, join us for this workshop. SPITC allows selected student teams to work with mentors at private equity firms over a span of three months to develop original investment theses. Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE/VC) Lab and Hyde Park Angels (HPA) Associate Program Application Deadline Friday, November 14, 12 p.m. (noon) Online submissionCalendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal The application for the PE/VC Lab and HPA Associate Program is available here. Start-up Networking Night Thursday, November 20, 5 – 8 p.m. Gleacher Center 621More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Full-time and part-time Chicago Booth students are invited to build their entrepreneurial networks, enhance industry knowledge, and learn about projects, internships, and full-time opportunities with Chicago-based start-ups. SeedCon: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Conference Friday, November 21, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Venue SIX10More Info – Calendar – Add to iCal – Add to Google Cal Through keynotes, workshops, panels, and pitch events, this annual conference provides exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and those passionate about start-ups to network and build businesses. Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) Deadline Monday, November 24, 12 p.m. (noon) Online submissionMore Info – Calendar – Add to iCal - Add to Google Cal The application for the VCIC is available here.
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