Center for Experiential Learning
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CEL Connect: February 2025 Newsletter
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Upcoming Applications & Events
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Branding & Digital Experience Competition - APPLY BY FEB 25
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The Branding and Digital Experience Competition is a competition focused on the branding and website design for Clarvos, an emerging AI-driven marketing intelligence company. Participants will help shape their brand identity through logo design, color schemes, typography, website structure, and content strategy. The competition is open to teams of 1-5 members and is ideal for students who are passionate about branding, marketing strategy, UX, digital strategy, and innovation. The winning team will take home $2,000!
Open to all WashU Students
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CELect Application - OPEN UNTIL APRIL 7
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The CELect program connects you with the fast-paced, dynamic world of startups, where you'll work directly with emerging ventures to drive growth and innovation.
Open to all WashU Grads & Undergrads
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Practicum Application - OPEN UNTIL APRIL 7
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The Practicum program empowers you to work directly with well-known, established companies, giving you the opportunity to solve real-world business challenges and make a tangible difference.
Open to all WashU Grads & Undergrads (3rd & 4th years)
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Momentum Mondays from the Bauer Leaders Academy! Stop by to learn more about the BLA and their student opportunities. Come for snacks, swag, games, and more! Use the BLA space to suite your needs - socializing, studying, or taking a break from class.
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Monday, Feburary 24th, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
- Monday, March 3rd, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Client Field Trips: Hermann Farm
The Practicum student team for new client Hermann Farm recevied a special personalized tour from the Dierberg family last week! As part of the Dierberg Educational Foundation, Hermann Farm's mission is to engage and educate the public regarding the significance of Missouri's cultural, agricultural, and wine-making heritage, and support excellence in our region's food and farming.
This semester the Hermann Farm student consulting team will be developing insights into increasing the awareness of the Farm, as well as developing insights into the key attractions to increase visitors' engagement.
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Oh hey! It's Q&A with Scholar Jamie Nicholson |
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Practicum provides a hands-on consulting experience, where you'll collaborate with peers and faculty to help companies overcome critical challenges in areas like market strategy, financial management, and operational efficiency.
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- Eligibility: WashU Grads, WashU Undergrads (3rd & 4th years)
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APPLICATION BASED
- Timing: Fall & Spring Semester Course (14 weeks)
- Past clients have included: Mastercard, Kohler, Schnucks, Emerson, Royal Canin
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"Participating in the CEL program and working on the Energizer project was an incredible experience. It allowed me to apply analytical skills to real-world challenges, collaborate with a diverse team, and deliver actionable insights to a global brand. This experience has been invaluable for my professional growth." |
- Zixuan Huang, SMP, Fall 2024 Practicum
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Which CEL Program is right for me? |
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We're so glad you asked! We have multiple options each semester, but we realize it may be confusing to figure out which program is right for you. Click on the link below to answer a few questions to find out! You can also check out our program offerings here.
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Dreams abound when you read aloud! Fox 2 News recently highlighted United Way Board Fellows client Ready Readers and their online fundraising campaign in honor of World Read Aloud Day.
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| A taste of New Orleans in the Lou.
Small Business Initiative client, Beignet All Day, provides hand-made beignets with fun toppings. Just in time for Mardi Gras, grab yourself King Cake beignets!
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Need a caffeine fix to go along with your beignets?
E61 Cafe, a Small Business Initiative client this semester, provides a vareity of handcrafted espresso drinks, and it's only 2 miles from campus!
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The Center for Experiential Learning is an educational center located in the Olin Business School. We match top-tier students with organizations seeking objective insights and applied critical thinking. With faculty support and guidance, student consulting teams apply leading-edge practices and management solutions to their respective client's business challenges.
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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