Elon University Doherty Center

Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Elon University

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This workshop we talked to members of Chi Upsilon Sigma about Imposter Syndrome and ways to cope with it! Schedule a workshop for your organization for next fall!!

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Improv Workshop🛠️
Congrats to Quintin for creating and presenting the first improvisation workshop! Students got first hand experience with improvisation and got advice on how to “improv” on the spot in real life scenarios!

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Here is our UIF Elon cohort in Amsterdam last weekend at the Design Lab University of Twente! This was an amazing opportunity for these five students to meet other @uifellows from around the world. They got to participate in design thinking workshops, exercises, and activities!

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Elon Black Entrepreneur Initiative is pleased to introduce Merle Murrain, founder and CEO of UWALLET.

Based in the Greensboro area, Merle will share his insights of his story mission, and challenges he’s faced with a focus on mental health.

We hope to see you all there!

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Missed the workshop with John Flynn? Reach out to the Doherty Center for guidance on how to turn your small business into an LLC. We learned there are many legal and tax purposes to make this change. Thank you to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship program.

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What an amazing ceremony honoring Live Oak Bancshares Vice Chairman and Founder, W. Lee Williams III and Chairman, CEO and Founder, James S. (Chip) Mahan III! These men revolutionized banking using the entrepreneurial mindset and it was fascinating to hear about how they did it!

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Goal Setting

Oak Originals vendors filled out a goal tracker form and then shared their goals with each other at this workshop!

Stay tuned for opportunities to go to workshops like these coming soon!

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Business students, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike:

Join us for the annual Elon Medal Award Ceremony, where we honor above and beyond accomplished entrepreneurs.

Hear from Chip Mahan and Lee Williams III of Live Oak Bank on their robust and inspiring experiences!

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Building a Business
This workshop was for Oak Originals vendors to learn more about how to run their own business.

Stay tuned for similar workshops like this one to come!

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Imposter Syndrome Workshop

Even the most groundbreaking entrepreneurs face self-doubt. This workshop dives into the roots of imposter syndrome, from what it is and how it affects you, and provides strategies for overcoming it in the workplace.

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There are less than 10 days to register for the Innovation Challenge! Open your mind to the possibilities of collaboration, creativity, and teamwork to make a groundbreaking project.

Register here:

https://t.co/je4uld4ODV

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Leading as a Peer

Leading peers effectively sets the stage for innovation and growth. Learn leadership techniques that emphasize collaboration and respect while maintaining peer-level rapport. Engage in hands-on discussions, tackling real-world scenarios together.

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Innovate your LinkedIn Workshop

In entrepreneurship, a strong network is crucial. It’s not just about knowing people, but about unlocking opportunities. This workshop teaches students the art of innovative networking and how LinkedIn helps build professional connections.

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Registration for the challenge is live NOW and is open until March 15.

The competition dates will be April 16-18, and the winner is announced on April 19. Questions? Check out our guide to EIC 2024, or email us at [email protected]!

Register here:
https://t.co/je4uld4ODV

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It's time for one of our favorite events of challenge, thinking, collaboration, and creativity. The 2024 Elon Innovation Challenge is HERE!
https://t.co/je4uld4ODV

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We're reaching out to students in @eloncomm, @elonbusiness, @elonnursing, @Elon_Ed, @elonscience @ElonPerfArts, @elon_cas and everything in between.

This challenge seeks to bring students across many disciplines together to solve a campus "challenge" for a GRAND PRIZE of $2,500!

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Mark your calendars, The Doherty Center and the University Innovation Fellows are having a Pickleball tournament next Friday! Scan the QR code to sign up!

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BUSINESS STUDENTS! Learn about the Doherty Center for Creativity, Leadership and Entrepreneurship and our unique opportunities for student entrepreneurs!

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What an amazing year we have had! The Doherty Center is proud of the accomplishments of our Innovation Scholars, University Innovation Fellows, Oak Originals student vendors and Lead Scholar Intern team for organizing such impactful events. We can't wait for 2024.

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Good luck to everyone with finals this week! Put in the effort and finish the semester off strong!