Upcoming UGA Innovation District events

UGA’s Innovation District is hosting a couple of upcoming free opportunities that might interest folks in the education community. These events are open to the public both on and off-campus thanks to a donation from the Truist Foundation.

Of particular interest to educators in general, the Real Colors assessment is frequently used in professional development workshops for teachers. Here, they are offering it free to individuals who are interested in learning more about themselves and how to better communicate with others.

The World of Nonprofit Startups

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Delta Innovation Hub, 210 Spring St.
Panelists: Tony Mallon, clinical associate professor and director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations, UGA School of Social Work; Joan Prittie, executive director of Project Safe and instructor, UGA School of Social Work; Lisa Milot, founder and executive director of Athenspets Inc. and professor, UGA School of Law; Life LaRoche, founder and executive director of Chess and Community and instructor, UGA School of Social Work

How do you know if an innovative idea lends itself more to a for-profit or nonprofit organization? Many people who reach out to UGA’s Innovation District have entrepreneurial ideas that would offer tremendous community benefit and would likely be more successful as a 501(c)(3) social startup. But what does that actually mean?

During this session, a panel of community nonprofit experts will offer their tips and knowledge of the nonprofit world and its benefits, challenges, etc. Dinner is provided, and there will be a Q&A session following the panel.

Communicate Better with Real Colors Personality Instrument Lunch and Learn

Date: Wednesday, March 22
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Delta Innovation Hub, 210 Spring St.
Facilitators: Allyson Hester, program manager startups, UGA Innovation Gateway; Christy Anderson, associate director startups, UGA Innovation Gateway

If you enjoy personality assessments that increase your self-awareness and help improve your interactions with others, join us for this session. Real Colors creates a common language that helps improve communication and creates an environment in which everyone’s motivations and perspectives are better understood. And it’s fun! This session is limited to 30 people, so please be cognizant and plan to attend if you register.

If you have any questions, please email Allyson Hester.