U-Imagine Center

🍀 Lucky Find on Campus!

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, stained glass four-leaf clovers are hidden around campus waiting to be discovered. Students, staff, and faculty—keep your eyes open!

If you find one:
📸 Take a photo with it
📍 Post it (or email **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**) and include the location where you found it.

Some clovers have **special markings**, and those lucky finders will get an extra prize. Make sure to keep your clover—maybe a little Irish luck will follow you through the rest of the semester.

This project is a collaboration between Physics and the U-Imagine Center, combining materials science, art, design, and optics.These clovers are our class’s first soldered glass pieces!🍀

Flower Making Workshop Recap ✨🌸

It was beautiful to see everyone slow down, create with their hands, and turn simple materials into something meaningful. 🌷

Thank you to everyone who came, laughed, crafted, and made the space feel warm and welcoming. More cozy, creative moments loading… 💕

BEAR INNOVATION IS BACK!!!** 🐻🚨

Got a big idea? A side hustle? A social impact dream? It’s time to pitch it Shark Tank style 💡🔥

🎤 Compete for **$10,000 in cash prizes**
📣 Pitch your venture in front of judges
🧠 Get real feedback + real experience
🤝 Build your team (2–5 students!)

And don’t worry — workshops leading up to the competition will be available to help you develop your idea, build your pitch deck, and feel confident on stage.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, innovator, or just curious… this is your sign.

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit the UImagine website for more info!
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Got an idea you’ve been sitting on? It’s time to build it.
e-Fest is a national entrepreneurship competition open to ALL undergraduate students — any major, any discipline.

Not sure where to start? The U-Imagine Center will help you form your team, develop your idea, and prepare your pitch.
Turn your idea into something real.
📧 DM or email the U-Imagine Center to get started.

🏆 Compete for over $250,000 in prizes
👥 Teams of 2–5 students
🎤 Submit a 15-slide pitch deck + 7-minute pitch video
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026

Finalists head to Minneapolis for a 3-day national competition (travel stipends available ✈️).

PitchYourIdea

APEX U-Imagine Sprint: Innovation in Action 🚀

SPECIAL THANKS: As proud alumni, Brian Carney, Brian Clark, and Christina Morgan served as judges, offering thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and insightful questions that challenged teams to refine their ideas and think critically about impact. Thank you all for sharing your time, experience, and support with us. Your involvement strengthened this experience and made a meaningful impact on everyone who participated. We truly appreciate your leadership and continued engagement with the APEX U community!

Here are some official videos and photos from America 250 PA’s Direct Effect Innovation Challenge! Congratulations again to the team! 🚀

Congratulations to Jordyn Spady ’28, our 1st Place Winner at UC-ImagineFest 2025! 🎉🏆

*Jordyn’s project, Ready Rights, provides accessible “Know Your Rights” tools that help everyone understand and apply their constitutional protections in real-world situations.
From scripts and guides to interactive digital resources, Ready Rights is paving the way for informed, empowered communities.
We’re so proud of your innovation and impact, Jordyn! 👏🔥

Join us in celebrating Jaden Ottley ’29, our 2nd Place Winner at UC-ImagineFest! 🎉

*Jaden’s project, Bridge International, is a hybrid agency and digital platform designed to help international graduates transition smoothly from college to the workforce.
By linking colleges, employers, and students, Bridge International offers a clearer and more supportive path to job placement and long-term success.
Amazing work, Jaden! We can’t wait to see this vision grow. 🚀

A huge congratulations to James Fassbender ’29 and Bogdan Maksimovic ’29, our 3rd Place Winners at UC-ImagineFest! 🎉

*Their project, Canopy Care, introduces a solar-powered moisture meter paired with an intuitive app that empowers homeowners to monitor and protect the health of their trees.
With real-time data and AI-backed recommendations, Canopy Care is helping make environmental stewardship more accessible, engaging, and effective.
Well done, James and Bogdan! 🌳💡

Ready for UC-Imagine Fest?…

Scroll to see the judges, mentors and keynote speaker! 🐻

Congratulations to our America Pa250 Team for making it to Round 3 of the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge! Our ambassadors will be representing Ursinus College in Harrisburg next week to pitch our theme: Illuminating Our History. Miles the Lightning Bug is the face of our campaign- swipe to see him on the last slide!