Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to share an upcoming opportunity that blends learning, creativity, and impact — and we would love your support in two ways: by participating yourself and by sharing this with students and colleagues who can benefit.

Innovating for Sustainable Communities
September 13–14, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Edge Studio, 115 W 45th St, New York, NY

1 virtual follow-up session

This event is totally free for CUNY faculty, staff and students.

This 2-day experiential workshop will engage participants in applying human-centered design, creativity, and critical thinking to develop solutions for real-world community challenges.

Skills participants will gain:

Complex problem analysis & breakdown
Idea-to-prototype development
Stakeholder mapping & market research
Creative, human-centered problem solving

How you can help:

Join us — faculty and staff are warmly welcome to participate.
Promote — please encourage students, peers, and community members to register.

Register Here: https://luma.com/c16njlj8

Together, we can prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators to design for a sustainable, inclusive future.

For more information: https://ycenter.org/sdg/tiqc

Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Warm regards,

Ying
Executive Director
Tech Incubator at Queens College