Focus of Discussion: Empathy, a core skill of emotional intelligence, change making and leadership Amy McConnell Franklin, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Ed. Taos, New Mexico Amy is a regionally and internationally known teacher and thought leader in the field of emotional intelligence…
Breathe, Relax, Replenish Learn tools to soothe your body and calm your mind Hosted by theWELL, this free course, consisting of 4 classes, is designed to help you learn mindfulness through the practice of specific skills that calm and focus…
Come do a little creative planning as Vicki Mayer (Communication/SISE/CCC) offers MediaNOLA as a social innovation project ripe for design-(re)thinking. A short presentation will stimulate ideation around how to utilize current resources over the next semester to Assess the current…
Effective altruism is, in the words of the New York Times, "an emerging international movement" whose adherents “want to use their talents and resources to make the biggest possible positive difference to the world." We are excited to bring this…
TEDxTU celebrate and cultivates social innovation in New Orleans. From students at Tulane University to native New Orleanians, residents of our city are acting to create sustainable, scalable solutions to our city’s biggest social challenges. TEDxTU highlights our city's passionate and transformative…
The Changemaker Catalyst Fund is open to all undergraduate and graduate Tulane University students interested in pursuing careers related to social innovation, social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and changemaking. Students are eligible for up to $1,500 over the course of their…
The Victor C. Alvarez Spark Innovation Award is open to all undergraduate and graduate Tulane University students that are pursuing a social venture idea. Students are eligible for up to $2,500 per academic year to move their ideas forward. Students…
Learn human-centered design! Open to students, staff, faculty, community members and friends near and far! Our 2 hour “crash course” introduces participants to design thinking as a process to solve complex problems. You’ll learn new mindsets and methods through a…
Learn more about the Changemaker Institute! The Changemaker Institute is a student-led venture accelerator that helps students transform their ideas for social change into sustainable ventures and potential careers. The Institute serves graduate and undergraduate students who have an…
Startup TU is a community of students interested in practicing entrepreneurship, innovation, and design-thinking. We apply our knowledge, skills, and perspectives from interdisciplinary backgrounds towards developing action-based solutions for student-venture opportunities. By providing a network for these students, we are…
