In(nova)tion

In(nova) tion

An entrepreneurship Residence Learning Community (RLC)

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What is In(nova)tion?

What is in a name? For the In(nova)tion RLC, the name acknowledges the experience students have in the community. First, a nova is an exploding star in a far away galaxy that emits a burst of light and energy. Much the same can be said for all students who live in the RLC. The support and encouragement residents of the In(nova)tion RLC receive often results in an explosion of ideas and creativity. The byproduct of each student’s creative outburst is innovation, whether small or large. The team of faculty, staff and senior students supporting the RLC help nurture the innovative pursuits of residents, hopefully leading to a transformative experience that lasts long past first year.

This community is designed to expose first year students from every discipline to the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship. This collaborative community is for students who wish to live, grow and learn with peers who are creative, innovative and passionate about entrepreneurship.

The In(nova)tion RLC will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their social and intellectual growth through creative programming tailored to providing them with the diverse skills, knowledge, network and tools to be successful entrepreneurs. Students will have access to a network of alumni, one of the country’s leading start-up company hubs, the WLU Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship, and much more.

Connected coursework & Partners

Successful applicants will automatically be enrolled in a specific lecture and an RLC exclusive tutorial for HI 125: The History of Business in the Fall 2013 term. This enrollment will appear on your LORIS account after the Department of Residence reviews and places successful applicants into this community.

Partners

• The Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship
• Communitech
• The Student Leadership Centre
• The Career Centre

Areas of focus

Sample Programs

• Trip to Communitech to learn about startup companies and create a network
• Networking events with distinguished alumni
• Workshops with the Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship
• "Entrepreneur in Residence" series
• Trips to local startup companies to learn about their processes
• Leadership development through the Student Leadership Centre
• Entrepreneurial skills assessments and workshops
• Career Centre sessions and workshops
• Guest speakers   

Why live in the In(nova)tion RLC?

“Living in the community has introduced me to potential contacts to further pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.”

“[The RLC] has introduced me to a lot of resources that are available for me if I want to pursue entrepreneurship.”

“We have gone on trips that have contributed to my learning and my peers on my floor are always there to assist and have great ideas.”

“We visited many entrepreneurial centers all around Waterloo and on campus which built my knowledge of the support that is offered.”

                                                                                                          2012 – 2013 RLC students

Admission criteria

All students must be in their first year of study, and have a passion for learning and applying entrepreneurial solutions to everyday problems. In addition, students must agree to be enrolled in HI 125 in the Fall 2013 term, and remain enrolled in the course for the duration of the term.

Cost

$100 payable to the Don on move-in day to cover cost of programs throughout the year