Professor Mike Halvorson publishes new book
Image: Promotional photos for the Innovation Studies Program with Michael J. Halvorson, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)
The History Department’s own Professor Michael J. Halvorson, with Shelly Cano Kurtz, has published a new book, “This Little World: A How-to Guide for Social Innovators”. “Little World” is a PLU-inspired text that seeks to encourage students and practitioners to explore the rewarding world of social innovation. “It’s a practical, step-by-step introduction to innovation methods that will enrich a social impact organization’s capacity for transformation and positive community outcomes,” shares Dr. Halvorson. With insights from leading social innovators and case studies from local and global settings, This Little World demonstrates how purpose-driven organizations are using sustainable practices to support social and environmental causes, humanitarian initiatives, and more.
About the authors:
Michael J. Halvorson ’85 is Benson Family Chair of Business and Economic History at PLU and the author of 40 books about history, computing, and technology. He co-founded PLU’s Innovation Studies program in 2017 and has been a member of the Department of History since 2003.
Shelly Cano Kurtz ’98 is an award-winning social entrepreneur and marketer. She is an advisor for Concordia and on the Board of Directors at Guardify and the Center for Workforce Inclusion. She graduated from PLU in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a minor in Spanish.
To learn more about the authors, the project, and the book, please visit: https://thislittleworld.org/