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The InnoVote Way
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71 NORTH
November 05, 2024
The InnoVote Way
This week, we’re reminded of the power and importance of participating in democracy. It’s election week, a unique moment in history where we each have the chance to make our voices heard by voting. As we tune into the polls, let’s take a breath and recognize the impact we can all make together.
At 71 North, we’ll be taking a brief pause—there’s no Tech Taco this week—but there’s still excitement to come:
Thursday: Creator Market by CAUSE
The CAUSE team is bringing us the Creator Market on Thursday, showcasing local talent and creativity. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support our peers, explore unique creations, and celebrate our community.
Save the Date: Cartoon Learning with Dr. James Allen
Mark your calendars for November 20th, as Dr. James Allen returns to campus with Cartoon Learning. Don’t miss this engaging session that blends art, education, and storytelling to decode complex topics in a unique way.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20th
🕑 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 71 North Partnership Studio
As we step into this important week, let’s remember the value of our voices, both in the studio and at the polls. Here’s to making our mark—The InnoVote Way
See you at 71 North!
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This Week at 71 North
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Office Hour with Richard Mocarski - Join us for an informal office hour with NIU’s Vice President of Research, Richard Mocarski. Bring your lunch and join in at the Ingenious bar to meet and greet our new leader.
1:00 PM: NCSSC 24-25 Case Study Competition Team - Dr. Chung meets with the team for a deep dive into the upcoming case study competition.
2:00 PM: Agile Espresso - Enjoy coffee and conversations about Agile practices.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Huskie Hackers - Prep for the Imagine Cup by Microsoft
Unlock your startup’s potential with the Imagine Cup – the premier global technology startup competition for student founders using AI technologies on the Microsoft Cloud. Compete for the grand prize of USD 100,000 and participate in a mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
Wednesday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Sport Management Innovation Lab with Dr. Chung and Dr. Ishaq.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM: VR Sampler in the Opportunity Zone - Sample a VR experience and connect with Adam in “real reality.” Everyone’s welcome to explore!
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: NIU Gateway Podcast - Research Trends with Dr. Biagio Palese, Dr. Amin Vahedian, and Russ Devereaux
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: NIU Makers Club - Where creativity meets craft. The club is a hands-on experience that promises fun and learning in equal measure.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: CAUSE Social Entrepreneurship - Engage in meaningful discussions and activities focused on driving social change through entrepreneurial action.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Innovation Club - Developing engaging activities to introduce the early stages of the innovation process.
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM: ECON 691 - A session on mastering data tools like Python, R, and Julia.
Thursday:
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Campus Creator’s Market - by C.A.U.S.E.
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Indie Game Developers Organization - Creativity and collaboration with the Indie Game Developers Organization.
Friday:
10:30 PM - 12:00 PM: Friends of Entrepreneurship Mixer - brief and informal mixer meeting at the De La Vega Innovation Lab. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register here.
Dan, Derrek, and Bryden are building the handlebar prototype
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Vespa Mode - A collaborative project to develop a simulator for riding a vintage Vespa in virtual reality. Vespa Mode is part of the Huskieverse program.
4:30 PM: Appy Hour with Brandon Goff and the Appy People - Join the creative minds behind the Appy Hour podcast as they work on the next episode.
Saturday:
9:30 AM: Breakthrough Community Business Academy - The Breakthrough CBA covers all the essential topics about running a business, such as budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping, cash flow analyses, pricing strategies, and credit building.
Monday:
12:30 PM to 6:30 PM: PHHE 335 - The next Public Health Communication session offers students a chance to develop a podcast episode and dive deeper into effective communication in public health.
Looking Ahead:
Cartoon Learning for Education and Business Applications by Dr. James Allen.
It is a workshop experiment to incorporate comic strip design techniques when presenting a complex idea.
Dr. James Allen, graduate from NIU (ETRA), has taught visual literacy/cartoon-based learning college courses, professional development for teachers and presented at conferences using the SSUP3 model.
The SSUP3 cartoon-based learning model was derived from his dissertation research tool while at NIU. He is currently developing a mobile app with an online course to teach educators and entrepreneurs how to use the SSUP3 model in the classroom and business settings.
Based on his new work, Dr. Allen will be guiding participants through the SSUP3 model to help them improve their storytelling abilities.
When: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Wednesday, 11/20/24
Where: 71 North Partnerships Studio
Looking Back:
Funding Health Innovation Research with Dr. Brett Spear
Dr. Brett Spear, National Expert and Co-Director of the SuRE Resource Center at the University of Kentucky, visited campus as part of the HealthIER series
