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Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State celebrates the Community of Entrepreneurship. Penn State and the communities surrounding the campuses that are emerging as a vibrant collective of independent thinkers who work together to get important things done. This is the vision of community enabling a better world through collective effort.

At University Park each day has a theme: Go Freelance!, Social Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship Innovation, Entrepreneurial Women, Start-Up Shake-Up.  Keynotes are from noon-1:00 (except Wednesday) and master classes follow the keynotes. Perspective Panels, 3-5 experienced entrepreneurs talk about their successes and failures, are held from 3:00-4:00. From 4:30 to 6:30 every day you will find workshops.  New Leaf Initiative  sponsors networking opportunities every day from 6:30-8:00 followed by Flavor Flights, sponsored by the CBICC, every evening from 8:00-9:30.

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Saturday, November 12
 

12:00pm EST

UP--HackPSU
On November 12, more than 400 students from across the region will come together for 24 hours of creation, innovation, and fun. Anyone — from seasoned coding veterans to first-time hackers, from any major or field — is welcome to join us. Discover how you can create change by developing technology to solve real-world problems, get mentored by industry professionals, and enjoy tons of free food, free stuff, and awesome prizes!
team@hackpsu.org 


Saturday November 12, 2016 12:00pm - Sunday November 13, 2016 1:00pm EST
Business Building (University Park) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshops and Competitions
 
Sunday, November 13
 

12:00pm EST

UP--Keynote (Live): George Steinmetz, Making a Living as a Freelancer (or when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro)
George Steinmetz, best known f­or his exploration photography, has a restless curiosity for the unknown: remote deserts, obscure cultures, and the ­mysteries of science and technology. A regular contributor to National Geographic and GE­O magazines, he has explored subjects ranging from the remotest str­etches of Arabia’s Empty Quarter to the­ unknown tree people of Irian Jaya. Since 1986, George has completed more than 40 major photo essays for National Geographic and 25 stories for GEO magazine in Germany. His expeditions to the Sahara and Gobi deserts have been featured in separate National Geographic Explorer programs. In 2006 he was awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation to document the work of scientists in the Dry Valleys and volcanos of Antarctica. George has won numerous awards for photography during his 25-year career, including two first prizes in science and technology from World Press Photo. He has also won awards and citations from Pictures of the Year, Overseas Press Club, and Life Magazine’s Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards, and was named National Geographic’s Adventurer of the year in 2008. Born in Beverly Hills in 1957, George graduated from Stanford University with a degree in geophysics. He began his career in photography after hitchhiking through Africa for 28 months. His current passion is photographing the world's deserts while piloting a motorized paraglider. This experimental aircraft enables him to capture unique images of the world inaccessible by traditional aircraft and most other modes of transportation. George lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, with his wife, Wall Street Journal editor Lisa Bannon, their daughter, Nell, and twin sons John and Nicholas.

Speakers
avatar for George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz Photography
George Steinmetz, best known f­or his exploration photography, has a restless curiosity for the unknown: remote deserts, obscure cultures, and the ­mysteries of science and technology. A regular contributor to National Geographic and GE­O magazines, he has explored subjects ranging... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
113 Carnegie (Cinema) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Keynote

12:00pm EST

UP--Keynote (Online): George Steinmetz, Making a Living as a Freelancer (or when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro)
Limited Capacity seats available

Zoom information:
https://psu.zoom.us/j/419993297  

Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):  +16465588656,419993297# or +14086380968,419993297#

Or Telephone, Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)

Webinar ID: 419 993 297

Speakers
avatar for George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz Photography
George Steinmetz, best known f­or his exploration photography, has a restless curiosity for the unknown: remote deserts, obscure cultures, and the ­mysteries of science and technology. A regular contributor to National Geographic and GE­O magazines, he has explored subjects ranging... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Zoom Online (see description for website address)
  UP-Go Freelance!, Keynote Online

1:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Coding for Creatives: Your Game Plan for Learning Coding Basics
Speakers
KA

Kenneth Au

Webmaster, Association for Application Development
Kenneth Au is a sophomore at Penn State and intends to major in computer science. Kenneth enjoys building on the Microsoft platforms and is excited to help others learn and develop. Besides computer science, Kenneth is interested in the intersection of science, technology, arts, and... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
008 Carnegie (PC Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop

1:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Copyright for Freelancers: Navigating the use and production of copyrighted materials in your small business.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Karl

Brandy Karl

Copyright Officer, Pennsylvania State University
Brandy is a copyright attorney and advises the Libraries on copyright matters, helps craft University policy and strategy to provide the fullest access to collections, & supports the University's mission with outreach, education, and consultations.



Sunday November 13, 2016 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
003 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop

1:15pm EST

UP--Master Class in Arts Entrepreneurship and Social Media (Invitation)
Invitation only. Contact Jonathan Gangi to apply for a seat.

Speakers
avatar for Mike Karns

Mike Karns

Owner and President, Marathon Live Entertainment
Mike Karns is a theater producer and entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. He is the founder and CEO of Marathon Live Entertainment, a new force in the digital marketing space representing prominent influencers and game-changing brands on Broadway and beyond. Current... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
024 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Master Class

1:15pm EST

UP--Master Class in Photography: George Steinmetz (Invitation)
Get hands-on learning in these concentrated sessions taught by successful entrepreneurs.
Invitation only. Contact Prof. John Beale at jhb169@psu.edu or Prof. Steven Rubin at sdr14@psu.edu to apply for a seat.

Speakers
avatar for George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz

George Steinmetz Photography
George Steinmetz, best known f­or his exploration photography, has a restless curiosity for the unknown: remote deserts, obscure cultures, and the ­mysteries of science and technology. A regular contributor to National Geographic and GE­O magazines, he has explored subjects ranging... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
006 Carnegie (Photo Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Master Class

2:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Fake It ‘Til You Make it: How to Get Happy and Get By as New Freelancer
Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
001 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

2:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Pajama-Based Freelancing: An Introduction to Upwork, Fiverr, Mediabistro, and Online Freelancing Markets


Sunday November 13, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
008 Carnegie (PC Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

2:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Sports Journalism Freelancing
Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
003 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

2:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Your Digital Brand I: Creating Your Freelance Brand on Social Media
Speakers
avatar for Marcia Distaso

Marcia Distaso

Marcia W. DiStaso is an associate professor in the College of Communications. She joined Penn State’s faculty in 2007. Prior to entering academia, DiStaso worked in management and as a high-net-worth stock broker for the global investment management firm T. Rowe Price. She also... Read More →
avatar for Brad Groznik

Brad Groznik

Owner, PR Strategist, Groznik PR
Brad Groznik is an instructor for the strategic communications option through World Campus. For nearly a decade, he has worked in advertising and public relations. In his professional work, he managed a weekly community newspaper in Queens, helped win political campaigns for the New... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
121 Carnegie (Ad Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

3:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Contract and Freelance Work in the Videogame and Video Industries

Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
003 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

3:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Freelancing in the New York Theatre Scene
 Mike Karns, social media strategist for Hamilton

Speakers
avatar for Mike Karns

Mike Karns

Owner and President, Marathon Live Entertainment
Mike Karns is a theater producer and entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. He is the founder and CEO of Marathon Live Entertainment, a new force in the digital marketing space representing prominent influencers and game-changing brands on Broadway and beyond. Current... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
113 Carnegie (Cinema) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

3:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: How to Pitch a Story and Get the Gig
 Mike Karns, social media strategist for Hamilton

Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
001 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

3:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Your Digital Brand II: Managing Your Freelance Brand on Social Media

Speakers
avatar for Marcia Distaso

Marcia Distaso

Marcia W. DiStaso is an associate professor in the College of Communications. She joined Penn State’s faculty in 2007. Prior to entering academia, DiStaso worked in management and as a high-net-worth stock broker for the global investment management firm T. Rowe Price. She also... Read More →
avatar for Brad Groznik

Brad Groznik

Owner, PR Strategist, Groznik PR
Brad Groznik is an instructor for the strategic communications option through World Campus. For nearly a decade, he has worked in advertising and public relations. In his professional work, he managed a weekly community newspaper in Queens, helped win political campaigns for the New... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
121 Carnegie (Ad Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

4:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: Protecting Your Creative Work: What Every Freelancer Needs To Know About Copyright

Speakers
avatar for Geoff Scott

Geoff Scott

Professor, Founder and Supervisor, Penn State Arts, Sports and Entertainment Law Clinic
Professor Geoff Scott has a wide range of teaching and scholarly interests, but his focus is in intellectual property and on the intersection of the worlds of artistic and scientific expression and the law. He has given particular attention to the protection of cultural properties... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
024 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop

4:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: The Cost of Doing Business: How to Use the NPPA Calculator and Figure Out a Budget to Live On

Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
019 Carnegie (Mac Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

4:15pm EST

UP--Workshop: The Feature and Magazine Writing Game

Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
003 Carnegie University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop
  • Brought to you by College of Arts and Architecture and College of Communications
  • Tags Communication, Freelance

4:15pm EST

UP--Workshops: Job, Company, and Industry Research for Freelancers
Limited Capacity seats available

Are there freelancing opportunities in your field? What is the outlook for contract work? What are the trends and issues you may encounter? Prepare yourself for the risks and rewards of freelancing by doing your research and digging up as much job, company, and industry information as possible. This session will offer an introduction to the job, company, and industry research skills and information sources that will help you explore freelance or contract work and support you as you search for your niche.

Speakers

Sunday November 13, 2016 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST
008 Carnegie (PC Lab) University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshops and Competitions |   UP-University Libraries, Workshops and Competitions

5:00pm EST

UP--Workshops: How to Leverage 3D Printing as a Freelancer
How to Leverage 3D Printing as a Freelancer

Hands-on workshop. Bring your laptop.

Speakers


Sunday November 13, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
314 Hammond Building University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Workshop

6:30pm EST

UP--Network Nights: Connect//Speed Networking
A strong freelancing career requires solid connections. Looking to get plugged-in fast? We’ll bring business, university, government, and community leaders to get you connected. Participants rotate every five minutes so you’re always meeting someone new.
See all the Network Night descriptions here.

Food provided by this evening's sponsor, OrderUp. 

Moderators
avatar for Eric Sauder

Eric Sauder

Director, New Leaf Initiative
Eric Sauder's specialties include social innovation, project mentorship, community-scale initiatives, sustainability, alternative energy, construction management, modular and prefab construction, affordable housing, and appropriate technology.



Sunday November 13, 2016 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
New Leaf Initiative 243 S. Allen St. Suite 337, State College, PA 16801

8:00pm EST

UP--Flavor Flight: Quantum Leap from ‘Corporate Go-fer’ to Entrepreneur
From personal experience, local chef Duke Gastiger of Spats Café and Speakeasy and The All-American Rathskeller fame, will explore the best time to make that quantum leap from “corporate go-fer to entrepreneur,” and how real-life decisions can safely keep you on the highest plateau of the business life cycle.

His wife, Monica, will discuss their motivation, vision, trials, and tribulations of couple’s newest project RE Farm Café. RE Farm Café is a farm-to-fork eatery and registered Living Building Challenge project committed to supporting local agriculture and modeling responsible sourcing for food, energy, and water. Get a sneak peek at the building’s design and programming, and sample food prepared by chef Gastiger.

Speakers
avatar for Duke Gastiger

Duke Gastiger

Chef and Owner, Spats Cafe
Duke Gastiger's Spats Café and Speakeasy opened in 1987. This Prohibition Era–themed eatery was inspired by Cajun/Creole techniques from Louisiana where there is a fusion of the world's cuisines — Spanish, French, South American, Portuguese, German, and Cuban. Chef Duke and his... Read More →



Sunday November 13, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm EST
MorningStar Solar Home at Penn State’s Sustainability Experience Center From the Jordan East Parking lot, cross Porter Road and walk toward the tall wind turbine.
  State College, Flavor Flight |   UP-Go Freelance!, Flavor Flight
 
Monday, November 14
 

6:00pm EST

UP--AdClub: How to Launch a Successful Freelance Design Business
Brian Allen (Ad '14), founder of Flyland Designs, will share his experience in running his now six-year-old State College illustration business. He will discuss launching, growing, and maintaining a freelance design business. Come and see his dynamic illustrations for clothing manufacturers, rock bands, children's book publishers, motorcycle and racing decals, gyms and fitness professionals, book covers, skateboards, and underwater wet suits, to name a few.

Moderators
Speakers
BA

Brian Allen

Brian Allen is a freelance artist and creative director living in the State College/Bellefonte area with his wife, Lesha, and children, Michael and Isabella. He says his art style tends to be humorous and quirky, and "sometimes a bit odd." After graduating from Penn State, his first... Read More →


Monday November 14, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Carnegie Building University Park
  UP-Go Freelance!, Expanded Classes and Clubs
  • Brought to you by College of Communications and AdClub
  • Tags Networking
 


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