Running since summer 2009, the Global Center’s Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is an online program teaching enrollees everything there is to know about starting, running, or improving a social enterprise. Taught by practitioner and Professor Martín Burt, the three part course series is one of a kind. The material is valuable not only to current or aspiring social entrepreneurs, but to anyone seeking to learn the newest, most effective, and valuable business skills and techniques.
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On Feb. 16, 2012 one of the most important people in the world turned 70 years old. He is not a household name, but the ripples of his influence have been felt across the globe. His name is Jerry Hildebrand, and he is one of the most energetic, relentless and inspiring people the world has ever known.
Jerry is one-of-a-kind and his story reminds American’s about the power of individuals to be a force for good in the world.
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This event is free and open to the public. The Global Center will be honoring Karen Tse for her outstanding work in battling for social justice around the world. Karen Tse is founder of International Bridges to Justice, which provides legal aid to victims of torture in Cambodia, Vietnam, and around the world.
There will be a reception at 5:00 PM, and the lecture begins at 6:00 PM. She will be speaking on, “Stopping Torture in the year of the Dragon.”
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Come for a night of dining, discussion, and a chance to win a delicious three course meal catered by the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel!
If you don’t win the thee course meal, don’t worry food will still be provided!
This is a part of an effort to raise awareness of global hunger and food security issues. Speakers include ambassador corps alums, and food historian Dr. Ken Albala! Tickets are either donation of one canned good or $5. All proceeds go to the Stockton Food Bank.
Come Thursday February 16th at the Alumni House for an amazing event!
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