Panel Discussion: Universities as Hubs for Innovation and Social Change in a World in Crisis
Lessons learned from Ukraine’s university and entrepreneurship ecosystems

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Taras Dobko, President of the Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine, and Gauthier Vasseur, Executive Director of the Fisher Center of Business Analytics at Berkeley Haas, USAID Ukraine Contractor, who teaches for SuperHumans Center, Center for Civil Liberties, MacPaw, Sigma Software and many other organizations in Ukraine. The discussion will be moderated by Yuriy Gorodnichenko, Professor, Department of Economics UC Berkeley.

Date: September 17th, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.  –  1:30 p.m.
Venue: Howard Room, The Faculty Club at UC Berkeley

As the world faces unprecedented challenges—ranging from war and political unrest to climate crises and social inequality—this session will dive into how universities can become powerful agents of innovation and social change.

Key themes include:

• From Ukraine to Berkeley: the student’s mission in a Changing the World
• Fostering antifragile competencies: preparing students for Resilience and Adaptability
• Mental health and student well-being: supporting the university community during challenging times

Drawing from Ukraine’s university and entrepreneurship ecosystems, Taras Dobko and Gauthier Vasseur will also offer reflections on the intersection of education, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Taras’s experience will provide a compelling look at how higher education can be both a refuge and a launchpad for transformative leadership.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a leader on the front lines of education and innovation in a world deeply impacted by conflict.

Please register using this form (note: lunch will be provided during the event) – https://forms.gle/A1LTiU9ES9rVN68L9 

Contact Info: Kateryna Akymenko, Visiting Scholar, Fisher Center for Business Analytics at Berkeley Haas, kate.akymenko@berkeley.edu.