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As we all slowly return to our daily tasks after summer breaks and vacations, we bring you the news about forthcoming oikos opportunities. We hope to get you inspired to take action for a more just and sustainable world.
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oikos UPDATES
Curriculum Change Initiative Call: Join Curriculum Reform Now!

Do you think that economics and management education needs to change in order to overcome global sustainability challenges? Do you want to become one of the change-makers and bring sustainability to the core of the economics and management curriculum at your university? If yes, join us on Friday, 13th September, at 14:00 CEST via Zoom. |READ MORE


FutureLab 2019: Application deadline is approaching!

We are working hard to make the FutureLab 2019 an inspiring and action-driven event, where we all can act together and build lasting partnerships for sustainability. We have leading professionals designing a series of solution-oriented workshops for you. To take part in these workshops and meet peers, practitioners and academics from different fields and all walks of life, apply to the FutureLab until September 15, 2019. READ MORE

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Global Contest: Design the oikos alumni network!

How can we (re)connect alumni living around the world with each other and with oikos? We want to learn about your ideas and carry them out! That is why we designed the Shape the Alumni Network – Global Contest for all oikos members and alumni! READ MORE

oikos Calendar
Keep an eye on upcoming  events and activities
13 September - Curriculum Change Initiative Call
15 September - Applications for the FutureLab 2019 close
23 September - LEAP Meeting 2019:  Introduction Call
25 - 31 October -  oikos LEAP Meeting 2019 - Leysin, Switzerland
1-2 November -  oikos FutureLab 2019 - Geneva, Switzerland
15-17 November -  Francophone Meeting - Brussels, Belgium
oikos IMPACT around the globe

LEAP Advanced: Cohort 2018/2019 looks back at the difference the program made in their life
The oikos LEAP Advanced cohort 2018/2019 bid farewell to our leadership development program. Two of the LEAPers, as we like to call our participants, Gregory Vrient and Katharina Buiten described their LEAP journey and  shared their insights on leadership in a brief article. | READ MORE
oikos Stories
30 seconds with the LEAP Advanced Cohort 2018/2019
We spend years in classrooms studying facts and complicated theories, but we are never taught how to lead a fulfilled life. The LEAP Advanced bridges the gap. It challenges participants to reflect on their inner selves and inspires action. “Joining LEAP stood as a milestone in my self-development, as it triggered in me a valuable process of introspection: thinking about myself, my actions, my feelings, my beliefs, values, emotions and, ultimately, my purpose.” - says Hannah, one of the LEAPers in her testimonial. |READ MORE
Alumni Portrait: Urs Karl Egger
Urs Karl Egger was one of the first oikos members, who joined the student organization in 1987. For two years, he was an active organizer of oikos activities in St. Gallen, Switzerland. He recently set with us to talk about his oikos experience and his life-long pursuit of sustainability: "32 years ago, I started my journey towards a more sustainable world. Although there have been many frustrations, I’m still convinced that another world is possible." |READ MORE
Interesting Reading
Quote of the month

"The first thing I have learned is that you are never too small to make a difference.
Greta Thunberg

Climate Activist

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oikos Cases Program: Donate to support the development and use of cases on sustainability in classroooms worldwide
What is happening outside our dusty classrooms in business and industries? oikos Cases Program looks for inspiring cases of sustainability-driven change in the business world and motivates faculty to use these cases for teaching. If you want to help us further develop our Program, and contribute to the process of embedding sustainability into the education curriculum, consider donating to the Program. The Cases team would be happy to answer your questions at case@oikos-international.org DONATE
Join our team: Call for an assistant to the oikos International President
We are looking for an independent, flexible, and resourceful oikos member who is eager to gain international experience and has time to volunteer and assist the oikos International President in day-to-day tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organization. | READ MORE
Are you an oikos Chapter wanting to showcase your initiatives? Reach out to us at newsteam@oikos-international.org
Share your thesis on a sustainability-related topic with a broader audience through the oikos-PRME Research Hub. | READ MORE
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