
Do you have an idea that can make CWRU an even better place for students?

Explore your passions
Invest in your dreams
Build your community
FAQ
1) What is it?
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Hillel Idea Lab is an Ongoing opportunity for undergraduate change-makers at CWRU to launch awesome initiatives that enhance campus life based on a personal passion or interest with Hillel’s support.
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As an Innovator you will have access to leadership Mentoring and project development support. You will be connected with a social network of like-minded students from diverse social, community, and religious backgrounds.
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Hillel Idea Lab is a safe and equitable space and is open to students of all academic backgrounds and levels of experience.
2) What you get
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As an Innovator of the Idea Lab you will receive access to ongoing support and/or mentors invested in your personal growth and the success of your project and resources to cultivate your passions.
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During your Idea Lab experience, you will have access to seed funding to make your idea a reality and launch your project.
3) Who you are & what you bring to the table
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Hillel Idea Lab Innovators are passionate, fun, able to think outside the box, and care deeply about an issue in our community.
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You are a self-starter who is interested in collaboration and wants to grow as a person and as a leader.
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You have a passion or idea- big or small, complete or incomplete- and will work hard to make it happen.
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You will bring creativity and a willingness to try new things.
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You are not afraid of taking risks because you see the value in learning from both successes and constructive failures.
4) Summary
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Hillel Idea Lab is a unique hands-on experience where you can advance and explore your personal and professional goals.
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Join us to invest in your ideas and make our community a better place!
Examples of projects:
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Create an ongoing volunteer opportunity that increases food accessibility in University Circle
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Mobilize a group of students to promote coexistence
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Lead a group about issues surrounding local gentrification and create a program to fight it
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Organize a campus wellness or women’s health campaign
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Start a book club to learn about racial justice and run a campaign on campus based on what you learned
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Build an app that enhances the campus experience
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*insert your great idea here*
5) How do I apply / Who do I contact if I have questions?
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Idea Lab projects and ideas are welcome throughout the year!
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Contact Nicki (ngreenberg@clevelandhillel.org) or Jill (jross@clevelandhillel.org) with any questions, or to suggest an idea!