The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2017-18 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about becoming a Dexheimer Leadership Fellow. There are over 70 faculty and staff from across the University who have been trained as Dexheimer Leadership Fellows, and the Franz Center would like to include 40 additional faculty and staff, who will begin their training next fall. Dexheimer Leadership Fellows serve as instructors and coaches in the Leader Certificate Program and earn a stipend of $2,500 for their teaching or coaching. We are able to include only exempt (salaried) employees in the program at this time. To participate, nominate a colleague, or for more information, contact Dave Houglum, director for leadership in the Franz Center, at houglum@up.edu by July 31.
Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2017 $100K Competition, April 29
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will present its annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition on Saturday, April 29, in Shiley Hall room 301. This competition provides students with the opportunity to receive feedback on their proposed ventures from within the local entrepreneurial community, win cash awards, and move on to the opportunity to acquire seed funding, as well as legal and other services, that will help advance an entrepreneurial opportunity to the next stage. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend and watch student presentations. Additionally, this year adds a new track focused on Invention, allowing students to highlight something they developed through the InventOR Statewide student invention program.
Preliminary rounds start at 9 a.m., lunch is 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., and the finals round is 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Invention round will take from from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. A reception and announcement of winners takes place from 3:30 t0 4 p.m. Prizes include $1,250 for first place (for-profit and non-profit); $750 for second place (for-profit) and $250 for third place (for-profit). Sponsors include LivePlan, Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, Klarquist Sparkman LLP, AARP Foundation, Portland Business Journal, and the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN).
For more information contact Peter Rachor, Franz Center, at x7769 or rachor@up.edu.
Bauccio Lecture Series Keynote: “Beyond Political Correctness,” Feb. 2
The Franz Center invites University community members to the Bauccio Lectures Series Keynote, “Beyond ‘Political Correctness’: Success and Everyday Leadership” by Neal Lester on Thursday, February 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Lester is currently a foundation professor of English with specializations in African American literature and cultural studies, and is also the founding director of Project Humanities for Arizona State University. He speaks nationally and internationally on issues concerning inclusion, diversity, and race. He has published many scholarly works and has been recognized for his work by the Dali Lama. You can find more information about Lester at this link.
For more information contact Dave Houglum, Franz Center, at x8914 or houglum@up.edu.
Becoming Human: A Community Conversation, Nov. 15
All University community members are invited to join in a community discussion exploring the concept of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, and the challenges and opportunities it presents us in our lives, on Tuesday, November 15, from 4:30-6 p.m., in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room. The event is a collaboration by the Garaventa Center, the Franz Center for Leadership, and L’Arche Portland. Please RSVP by Friday, November 11. Light refreshments will be provided. For ADA accommodations, more information or to RSVP: garaventa@up.edu or x7702.
2016 Bauccio Lecture with Dan Wieden: Nov. 16
The University welcomes Dan Wieden, co-founder and chairman of Wieden+Kennedy, when he delivers the 2016 Bauccio Lecture in Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. The lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Wieden will present “I’m Here to Make You Fail.”
The Bauccio Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of alumnus and entrepreneur Fedele Bauccio ’64, ’66, MBA. As CEO and cofounder of Bon Appetit Management Company, Bauccio’s leadership and vision have brought sweeping and positive changes to the entire spectrum of the food service industry. For the last twelve years, the Bauccio Lecture Series has brought leading visionaries to campus to speak about their experiences.
For more information contact the Franz Center at x7769 or franzcenter@up.edu.
Franz Center ThinkTank Innovation Lab Dedication, Oct. 12
The Franz Center will formally launch the new ThinkTank innovation lab, along with upcoming programs, workshops, and introductory course offering, at a special event on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The program, hosted by University provost Tom Greene, will include a short talk by John Sherry ’85, director of Intel’s User Experience Innovation Lab, about the importance of innovation to students’ education and future opportunities. Students who led the push for the new space will also be recognized, along with upcoming opportunities for students to get involved. All faculty, staff and students are welcome.For more information contact Peter Rachor, Franz Center, at rachor@up.edu.
Nominations Welcome for Leader Certificate Program
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation invites all staff and faculty members to nominate students for the Leader Certificate Program (LDR 225) course offered in the spring semester. During this course, students explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, explore several leadership theories, and create a personalized leader development action plan to be implemented with a leader coach. Courses are 1 credit and meet once per week. All majors are welcome.
To nominate students, please send an e-mail to Dave Houghlum, director for leadership, at houglum@up.edu by Friday, October 14.
$100K Challenge Venture Competition, April 23
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will present its annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition on Saturday, April 23, in Shiley Hall room 301. This competition provides students with the opportunity to receive feedback from experts in the entrepreneurial community, win cash prizes, and acquire legal and other services that will help advance an idea to the next stage in the entrepreneurial process. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend and watch student presentations.
Preliminary rounds start at 9 a.m., lunch is noon to 1 p.m., and the finals round is 1 to 3 p.m. A reception and announcement of winners takes place from 3 t0 3:45 p.m. Prizes include $1,250 for first place (for-profit and non-profit); $750 for second place (for-profit) and $250 for third place (for-profit). Sponsors include D&B, LivePlan, Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, Domain.com, AARP, Portland Business Journal, and the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN).
For more information contact Peter Rachor, Franz Center, at 7769 or rachor@up.edu.
Nominate Students for Franz Center’s Leader Certificate Program
All faculty members are invited to nominate eligible, outstanding students for the Leader Certificate course (LDR 225) offered in fall 2016. During this course students explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, explore several leadership theories, and create a personalized leader development action plan with a leader coach. The ideal nominee is a student who demonstrates academic excellence, has a unique passion for learning and relates well to others.
To nominate students, please send an e-mail with nominator’s name and e-mail address, and any additional information about the nominees that may enhance their selection, to Dave Houglum, Franz Center, at houglum@up.edu by March 14, 2016.
Nominate Students for The Leader Certificate Program
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation invites all faculty members to nominate eligible outstanding students for the Leader Certificate course (LDR 225) offered in the fall semester. Students will explore what it means to be a leader using the 7 Leader Habits within Common Leader Vocabulary, assess and understand their strengths, explore several leadership theories, and create a personalized leader development action plan with a leader coach. The ideal nominees are students who demonstrate academic excellence, have a unique passion for learning, and relate well to others.
To nominate students, please send an e-mail with nominator’s name and contact information along with any additional information about the nominees that may enhance their selection to Dave Houglum at houglum@up.edu by February 28, 2016.