Newsletters August 8, 2015

oikos Newsletter August 2015

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It doesn’t matter what subject you studied or took a course in, you will be realising the signals our world is giving: we must improve our leadership, behaviour and education. Therefore, this October join us at the FutureLab where all we are going to talk about is how education matters. You may already start using the hashtag #MakeEducationMatter to build up momentum with us. Also, take a look at all the open opportunities to join oikos with a specific role. Check out our initiative COMMIT, get ready for the launch of oikos LEAP(if you are a chapter president, especially), the alumni event in Zurich and participate in our co-campaign #KnowYourGoals! Like they say, it is once in a blue moon, like the one we saw on 31st of July.

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News August 7, 2015

Be a Video Editor and Photographer for oikos LEAP!

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oikos is looking for one motivated and talented individual who will support our oikos LEAP programme, especially during the Presidents’ Meeting in St. Gallen from October 23 to 26.

oikos LEAP is designed to inspire young leaders to become more responsible in their decision making and equip them with insights, knowledge and tools. oikos LEAP challenges participants to reflect on themselves and their values. Whilst adopting and sharing the lessons learnt in their chapters, participants practice responsible leadership.

During the Presidents’ Meeting in October participants will engage in intensive leadership development days. Participants will acquire, not only knowledge enabling personal growth, but also practical skills to improve leadership in their chapters.

You will be capturing the experience of these participants through pictures, video interviews, moments of the meetings and webinars. As a photographer and video editor, you will be responsible for assembling raw materials into a finished video that conveys oikos LEAP’s vision.

As video editor/photographer you would have the opportunity to:

  • Gain experience in capturing moments and turning footage into a promotional video;
  • Interact with more than 40 students leaders from all over the world;
  • Transportation (up to 70 CHF), food and accommodation will be covered during the event.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience and interest in video making and photography
  • Living in Switzerland.

More information about oikos LEAP here.

Please send us your CV, motivation letter and one or two of your pictures/videos by September 15, 2015 to info@oikos-international.org

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Be a Reporter for the oikos FutureLab 2015!

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oikos is looking for two motivated and inquisitive individuals who will support the oikos FutureLab 2015 in St Gallen from October 26-28.

 
Under the topic #MakeEducationMatter the FutureLab 2015 aims to create action plans to implement sustainable and relevant education systems, by involving representatives from all parties with an interest in management and economics education. It is, specifically, intended to facilitate the design of learning experiences that are more effective at preparing change agents to address the challenges of the 21st Century. This signifies the embedding of sustainability and social perspectives in management and economics education and integrating pluralistic teaching methods. With an aim to bring a younger generation’s voice to the media coverage of this event we are looking for students who will independently write online articles, posts or tweets that will spread the message during the highly virtual FutureLab 2015.

As reporter you will have the opportunity to:

– Get experience in online journalism/social media at a highly international conference;

– Interact with 120 participants students, faculty and business representatives that want to transform management and economics education;

– Cost coverage package of onsite costs (food, accommodation, conference fees).

Requirements:

– Excellent written and verbal English skills

More information about the FutureLab: https://oikos-international.org/futurelab/.

Please send us your CV, motivation letter and one or two article pitches of the stories you are interested to follow up at the conference site (max. 150 words per pitch) by September 15, 2015 to futurelab@oikos-international.org.

Download the call here!

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