Make an Impact
Inspire change.
At Simon, you’ll gain insight and experience on driving social and environmental change, and implementing potential solutions. Simon provides an abundance of opportunities for you to make your mark, and insight and reflection that will help you shape the business world.
To learn more about making an impact with Simon, contact the Office of Student Engagement via email or by calling (585) 275-8163.
Impact the community through partnership.
Our community partnerships, in conjunction with our student clubs enable Simon Business School to make an impact on the Rochester community. We have a number of dedicated community partners we work with each year to accomplish this mission.
P.I.E.C.E.S. & ROC Education Equity Program
Closing the classroom achievement gaps and creating racial equity educational programming for the Rochester City School District.
MMLA Collaboration
Partnership with UR organization (founding member, John Davis ’13) to provide mentorship, professional development with area high schools and the UR minority community.
Foodlink
Foodlink is the Feeding America food bank serving the greater Rochester area and leverages the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities.
Secret Santa
Annual community initiative providing gifts for children and families in the Rochester area during the holiday season.
Simon Net Impact has received gold charter status.
Gold status recognizes Chapters which go above and beyond in providing their members with opportunities for professional development, positive community impact, and engagement with the larger Net Impact network.
The mission of the Simon Net Impact chapter is to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world through an array of opportunities that will empower you to:
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Positively impact your surroundings
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Put your beliefs into actions through sustainability efforts
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Enlarge your professional network by connecting with like-minded individuals committed to corporate social responsibility
Simon Volunteers
Members of Simon Volunteers realize there is more to business than simple profitability. Our mission is to positively represents Simon Business School in the greater Rochester community and to enhance the lives of community members through building character within ourselves. We understand that we can make a difference in the lives of others through social responsibility and involvement in the community.