Did you know there are local elections taking place this fall? Like all elections, they have consequences for YOU! Those looking to get involved, get registered, and learn about NC voting laws to ensure you can participate in democracy, come join You Can Vote (non-partisan) for an hour of education and empowerment. With the deadline to register to vote quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to get engaged! Find out more at https://www.youcanvote.org/Hosted by: Honors CollegeAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11481947

Information session with an admissions counselor from Midwestern University's DPT programHosted by: Pre-Physical Therapy Student AssociationOnline Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84203695212?pwd=46Q0GeAxUR1pqFVRxOU80UupoT3wEU.1Additional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11536757

Oceans @ Duke and UNCW's The Coastal Society student chapters are co-hosting a PBS documentary screening, Hope in the Water. This doc series was created by FedbyBlue to raise awareness and build support for sustainable harvesting of ocean resources. It portrays sustainability challenges in a hopeful light to educate and empower the audience. The screening will follow with a disucssion with the film producer, Jennifer Bushman. This is a free event, open to students, faculty, staff, and the public.Hosted by: The Coastal SocietyAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11610229

Ratio Christi is a Christian apologetics club. We look at the historical, scientific, and philosophical evidences for the truth of the Christian worldview. While we believe that Christianity is true, we also welcome people of other faiths, or no faith at all, to attend our meetings. We believe that people of differing beliefs can have mature, civil conversations as we all seek to arrive at the truth.Hosted by: Ratio ChristiAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11348979

Idea Test Lab is an early-stage entrepreneurship course to enable founders to determine if there is business value in an idea. Each of the five sessions will focus on different entrepreneurial design topics such as value proposition, identifying the customer's problem, competition, and market analysis. This course outline provides a structured approach, using the Wendy Kennedy Methodology (WKI), to guiding participants through the crucial stages of startup ideation, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competition. Idea Test Lab wraps up with a Demo Day, where founders have the opportunity to showcase their business idea to community members, students, and other founders.   Qualifications Early-stage (ideation stage) company   High impact technology   Relevant to cohort technology sector  Able to attend the 4 sessions and the Demo Day  Time Commitment  Five weeks - One 3-hour session per week for five weeks, followed by a Demo Day. If you cannot make the sessions in person, there is a hybrid option, but Demo Day is in person.  What’s in it for YOU? Connections to a network of UNCW community and ecosystem partners   CIE coworking membership for the duration of 2025 Mentorship and guidance; access to CIE mentors  Validation of ideas using WKI tools Identify value proposition  Cohort experience – joining a cohort allows you to learn from experiences of other entrepreneurs and share challenges  Post-program support  The opportunity to receive up to $5K to put towards your company!What types of ideas or companies are applicable to the Biotech/HealthTech Idea Test Lab cohort?Biotech/HealthTech examples include, but are not limited to: novel therapeutics, diagnostic tools, biomanufacturing, digital health, remote patient monitoring, medical devices, healthcare access solutions, and clinical workflow tools. BIOTECH/HEALTHTECH applications are open until September 30, 2025. APPLY HEREHosted by: Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11605221

The Ocean Innovation Conference unites the deep research expertise of UNCW, the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem of southeastern North Carolina, and the passion of people who care deeply about our ocean and coastal communities. The goal? To spark something great, whether it’s marine biotechnology, alternative materials, living shoreline projects, ocean data science, or emerging innovations we’ve yet to imagine. Join thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers to explore bold ideas and develop new solutions for our oceans and waterways. Keynotes include best selling author Deborah Westphal and World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson.    Students, email cie@uncw.edu to get your discount code and register for free here: https://uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/events-programs/programs/ocean-innovation/Hosted by: Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11350818