Kennesaw State - Office of Community Engagement

03/21/2018

Britt Pickering is this years Newman Civic Fellow at Kennesaw State! 🙂 Read her bio here:

Britt Pickering Kennesaw State University Britt Pickering, a third year student at Kennesaw State University, is a student leader active in addressing issues of sustainable and ethical clothing practices. Current practices of clothing production are unsustainable and are linked to crises such as hum...

10/09/2017

What would you think of a virtual version of your city? "Virtual Singapore" is making it a reality 😲

VideoTwo-thirds of the planet’s inhabitants are expected to live in cities by 2050, up from 50% in 2014. Close to 90% of the increase will be concentrated in Asia and Africa, according to a report published two years ago by the United Nations. This will bring unprecedented challenges: cities already...

09/29/2017

Interesting article on how big data can help transform the manufacturing industry

Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry, says Jon Sobel, co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine.

09/26/2017

Students led by Dr. Jennifer Dickey, have done a great job with the re-opening of the Adairsville Museum and Depot 🙂

Adairsville’s historic railroad depot has been completely transformed into the Adairsville History Museum and Welcome Center thanks to a joint effort of history classes at Kennesaw State University, the Sans

09/22/2017

Do you have an idea, but need to find ways to fund it? Check out this article and learn more about Crowdfunding 🙂
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/296366 #

A lot of people claim to be crowdfunding experts. A few of them actually are.

09/13/2017

Want to learn more about how Atlanta is evolving into a global top-tier smart city? Check out this event on September 15.

“Experience SmartATL” is an event showcasing the work of various City departments, academic partners, public sector partners, and companies the City of Atlanta has been working with to implement its vision of a smart city. Through SmartATL with the City’s departments, the City has been making stride...

08/17/2017

Libraries and entrepreneurship. Using what you have to build what you want!
http://ow.ly/2W3J30eu6oR

08/14/2017

Milk and innovation. What's the connection?

Check out this interesting article:

http://ow.ly/ACgT30eltfw

A new study connects the dots between published science and patented innovations, mapping just how society benefits from basic scientific research.

08/04/2017

The 1st Biennal Exhibit and Awards of The National Arts Program for KSU Employees and their families. Please see flyer for more information!

07/26/2017

Did you know, Atlanta was Named 18th out of Top 50 Global Cities for High Potential Women Entrepreneurs? Here at KSU we have a Women Leadership Center where you can work towards becoming a woman leader in corporations, higher education, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures!

To read the article click below!
https://hypepotamus.com/news/dell-women-entrepreneurs-cities/

07/25/2017

Ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur 'tick'? Check out this post to understand their DNA. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/understanding-the-dna-of-an-entrepreneur_us_59728413e4b0f1feb89b4383

Entrepreneurs are as diverse as the businesses they start. A lot of people focus on the public personae of high profile founders to understand how they h...

07/21/2017

Did you know alumni also get free lifelong career services such as career fairs, resume help, interview advisement, and networking assistance? http://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/career_planning.php

Psychology student Valerie Burk witnessed the value of a good resume as she learned the ins and outs of Kennesaw State’s Career Planning and Development department last fall as a student worker. When her dad began a new job search, she stepped in to help, but her expertise in resume writing was limi...