Early application/scholarship opportunity: TEDxDirigo Engage! conference

Because of your commitment to civic engagement through involvement with our programs, I am pleased to share with you advance information about an exciting opportunity coming to USM in May - the TEDxDirigo Engage! conference!  We are very grateful to these community partners for their offer of a limited number of scholarships to USM students to reduce the cost of admission from $100 to $50 or $25.  Please waste no time, as the application process and scholarships will be announced generally in just a few days.  Direct applications and any questions directly to the Institute for Civic Leadership's Jan Kearce at the e-mail address below.  Yours, for engagement, ATM

 

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ENGAGE 2012
SATURDAY, MAY 19
ABROMSON CENTER, USM PORTLAND CAMPUS
10 AM – 6 PM  (Light fare 9 am; reception 5 pm)

Celebrate the power of how people transform concepts into actions that make a real difference! Come and hear inspirational stories from Maine's brightest innovators and change makers who are engaging in our community – moving from idea to impact and beyond. Catch the energizing spirit of Engage and be part of the dialogue between speaker sessions in this outstanding event!

Cost: $100 for full day program, food and reception. USM students may qualify for limited scholarships when applying to attend.

Apply to Attend: Please complete short online application to ensure your dynamic role in our vibrant and diverse audience.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Need to know more? Check out: tedxdirigo.com  email jkearce@civicleadership.org.

TEDxDirigo, along with visionary partners Institute for Civic Leadership (ICL) and Maine Magazine, brings this exceptional event to Maine. TEDxDirigo is a world-class platform that celebrates innovation, inspiring hundreds of live audience members and tens of thousands online globally.The Institute for Civic Leadership builds capacity of leaders across our state. We share the stories of people making a difference, lead conversations that matter, and work with stakeholders to move Maine forward.

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall

 Director of Community Service Learning

 University Interfaith Chaplain

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403