This document provides an overview and schedule for a March cohort welcome day at the 1776 campus. It includes the day's schedule which involves introductions, a Union demo and overview of programming. Programming details are outlined which involve weekly events like fellow lunches and monthly activities. Requirements for graduation within two years are also listed which involve office hours, classes and events. Instructions are provided on how to navigate upcoming programming using the Union calendar and newsletter. The document concludes with exercises for new members to complete on the Union platform like introducing themselves, signing up for classes and booking/canceling a conference room.
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Today’s Schedule
9:30 AM Arrival & Breakfast
10:00 AM Introduce Yourself!
10:30 AM Welcome to 1776 & Union Demo
11:00 AM Programming Overview
11:30 AM Union Exercises
12:00 PM Members’ Lunch
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PROGRAMMING – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
At 1776 we use the word ‘programming’ to refer to all kinds of classes, curriculum, learning
modules, community activities, happy hours, panels, talks, events, ice-cream parties, etc.
For an overview of 1776 Campus Programming head to Union.
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
2017 programming will run until Aug 31 2017
WEEKLY
- Fellows Lunch or Speaker Lunch (alternating)
- Pitch Practice
- Curriculum/Class
MONTHLY
- Community Activity or Outing
ANNUALLY
- Demo Day & Graduation Ceremony
ONGOING
- Office Hours w/ Mentors
Here’s what a typical month will look like…
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GRADUATION
Graduation
- Participate in 1776 NYC’s Demo Day in June 2017.
- Official graduation ceremony.
- Free access to Union for two years after graduation.
How to Graduate
- 10 x Office Hour sessions with a mentor.
- 4 x Curriculum Classes (2 x Pitch-Training and 1 x Regulatory Hacking).
- 2 x Speaker Lunches.
Requirements will be measured via Union.
You will be asked to sign an Acknowledgment of Graduation Requirements
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NAVIGATE PROGRAMMING IN UNION
Several ways to find upcoming programming in Union:
Calendar Tab
You can use filters to sort by campus location, category, industry etc.
Brings up a list of upcoming office hours, classes, speaker lunches, and community
events
Learn Tab
Follow the Roadmap for Growth
Or Use ‘Learn a Skill’
Weekly Newsletter
Don’t forget to check the newsletter every Monday for upcoming programming &
events.
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FEEDBACK
1776 NYC is a test bed and we value your feedback to help us grow from strength-
to-strength!
Sign up for Office Hours with Camille!
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EXERCISES IN UNION
•Login to Union: union.vc
•If you haven’t already, RSVP for this event! 2017 March Fellow & Member Orientation
•Post a Discussion - this can be as simple as introducing yourself to the 1776 community
•Use the Calendar Tab to search March programming on the Brooklyn campus (minus office hours). Sign up for Monday’s Storytelling Class
and/or Tuesday’s Raising Capital 101 Class !
•Book a conference room, and then cancel it! In Book a Room, click Team Bookings to cancel.
•Find and set an Office Hour with a mentor.
•Identify a startup on the Brooklyn campus that you'd like to connect with - send them a message & find them at lunch!