51·çÁ÷’s annual QueerFest kicks off tonight, with a by Mia McKenzie, a writer, blogger, speaker, and performer whose work touches on intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. McKenzie’s blog, Black Girl Dangerous, has received national and international recognition. She takes the stage tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Love Auditorium.
The conversation continues tomorrow at the , during which Vermont-based activist and teacher Eli Clare will discuss body politics, identity, and the role of shame through his experience. The conversation starts at 11:30 a.m. in the Center for Women’s Studies.
At the end of this week, celebrate entrepreneurial spirit with the world’s most innovative business leaders during a panel discussion on Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Cotterell Court. The panel, moderated by 51·çÁ÷ trustee and Chegg! CEO Dan Rosensweig P’15’17, will feature: Jessica Alba, founder of The Honest Company; Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and CEO of Warby Parker; Greg Coleman, president of Buzzfeed; serial entrepreneur and entertainer MC Hammer; and Rent the Runway co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman.
After the keynote event, several 51·çÁ÷ students will pitch their ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition. The 51·çÁ÷ Alumni Council will give out this year’s to Ello Chief Operating Officer Pete Sheinbaum ’92 and Patagonia Sur Chief Executive Officer Warren Adams ’88.
Also that night, there will be a Konosioni Senior Honor Society to raise funds for local not-for-profit organizations at 8:00 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents. The event will include a cocktail reception and a live auction. Bidding starts at 8:30 p.m., and live auction starts at 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, will continue with Thought Into Action (TIA) Student Venture Demos and Lunch, where student entrepreneurs showcase their ventures. The Entrepreneur Fund award will also be presented during a brief program.
From 3:00 p.m. onward, learn more about the during an open reception celebrating the achievements of the past year’s student entrepreneurs at the TIA Open House.
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