Net Impact University of Ottawa Undergraduates

04/02/2015

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Check out this amazing initiative by Net Impact member Andrej Litvinjenko and tweet using .
"Mountains of Blue is dedicated to working with Canadian families with family members on the autism spectrum to share their stories and perspectives, goals and challenges."

Ottawa based non-profit dedicated to assisting families with children with ASD.

02/24/2015

Learn about the shape of public policy in Canada now and where it's headed. Attend IPSSA's first ever Public Policy Conference at the University of Ottawa, this weekend.
http://pap.aeeippssa.ca/public_public_conference/

Faculty of Social Sciences I La Faculté des sciences sociales February 28th – March 1st, 2015 I 28 février au 1 mars 2015

11/21/2014

We are making a real change, right now: an announcement made by Movember Canada earlier this afternoon goes to show that in coming together to raise funds and awareness for a cause we can, and will, make a difference.

This research breakthrough, lead by Professor Robert Bristow of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, "has discovered that men have a genetic “fingerprint” within their cancer cells that will basically tell them whether or not the cells have escaped the prostate gland." This unique genetic fingerprint allows doctors to "build a more tailored treatment plan for men with prostate cancer, and intensify therapy for those who need it."

Mo Bros and Mo Sistas, your funds have directly led to a prostate cancer research breakthrough....

11/20/2014

"The idea for Movember actually started with a conversation between mates, so there’s a nice synergy to the fact that today it’s conversation that is central to achieving our goals. That one conversation back in 2003 has today grown into billions, taking place around the world."

As the month rolls on we continue to notice the beautiful array of uOttawa studs rocking staches to change the face (quite literally) of men's health. Share your Mo' story and let us know how you're getting involved!

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness...

11/13/2014

Whether you have an idea for a business or are thinking of applying to Startup Garage 2015, join the Startup Tune-Up on Saturday, November 15th!

The Tune-Up is a half-day workshop during which you will work through the idea for the business you are looking to launch; gain insight into your customers; build a reasonable 3-month budget, and learn to speak to everyone about your new venture.

Spaces are limited, so register for the Startup Tune-Up here: https://startuptuneupnov15.eventbrite.ca

(Applications for Startup Garage 2015 are open until January 29th, 2015 at www.startupgarage.ca.)

The Startup Tune-Up is a half-day workshop to help eligible candidates with their application to the 2015 Startup Garage program. Very...

11/10/2014

Who needs a social life when you have Net Impact? Come on out to our first movie night and enjoy the action-packed documentary (yes, actually) The Island President with our crew. Foods and friends will be provided. http://ow.ly/DQ3MQ

11/10/2014

As the weekend comes to a (sad, sad) close, the Net Impact crew would like to invite you to extend your Sunday: by coming to our movie night tomorrow for great food, good company and intelligent conversation. http://ow.ly/DQ53k

11/05/2014

Midterm season getting you down? Fear not! Net Impact is hosting its first movie night next Monday to provide you with the break you deserve (juggling a 10-page essay with the necessary Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest/Tumblr checks never gets easy).

Come on by and feel better about avoiding your homework while discussing issues of sustainability with the Net Impact crew. http://ow.ly/DQ3MQ

10/01/2014

And so the night begins with some light snacks and refreshments provided by Cafe Alt

09/17/2014

Interested in learning more about Canada's role as a leader in the aftermath of the international financial crisis? Could sustainability or social business play a part in the future?
Hear from experts, and ask your own important questions, at the CIC's first speaker event of the season.
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crisis-in-the-international-financial-system-canadian-leadership-tickets-12918279923

The CIC National Capital Branch presents CRISIS IN THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM & CANADIAN LEADERSHIP In 2008-09 the world was on the edge of financial and economic collapse. How did it happen? And, how did Canadian leadership move the world from the abyss? Join our three panelists, who were i…

09/16/2014

Cookies! Sustainability! Hotties! Come by the Net Impact table in the UCU by the SFUO office for all that and more.

09/15/2014

According to legend (and your friend’s super-successful older sister), Networking has the ability to connect you to The People who can get Your Foot in The Great Door that miraculously gets Everyone Else their jobs. Join us as we uncover the mysteries behind this phenomenon in our networking series at the end of September.

Held in a relaxed environment, you’ll not only get personal insight from experienced professionals but have the chance to mingle with them, members of the Net Impact team and fellow attendees.

If you haven’t already, sign-up at https://netimpact.org/chapters/university-of-ottawa-undergraduate for updates and further details. We have one hell of an adventure for you.

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