Akash Bhalerao

University of Iowa, Class of 2018
From Pune, India

Education

Akash in the News

Akash Bhalerao receives University of Iowa degree

Akash Bhalerao, a native of Pune, India received a BA-Interdepartmental Studies; CER-Entrepreneurial Management; CER-Nonprofit Management; CER-Sustainability Program degree from the University o...

June, 29 2018 - Verified by University of Iowa

UI student Akash Bhalerao receives International Student Advocate recognition

Akash Bhalerao recently received the International Student Advocate certificate from the University of Iowa International Student and Scholar Services office. Students are nominated each year to...

June, 14 2018 - Verified by University of Iowa

Akash Bhalerao participated in Hawkeye Caucus

Akash Bhalerao, a native of Maharashtra, India (00000) participated in Hawkeye Caucus day in the rotunda of the State Capitol in Des Moines. About 85 undergraduate and graduate students made the t...

April, 20 2017 - Verified by University of Iowa

Spring 2017 Dance Marathon

University of Iowa Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy that creates and sustains special projects to provide emotional and financial support for pediatric oncology and bone marrow transpla...

March, 28 2017 - Verified by University of Iowa

Congratulations Akash, you are a finalist!

The Tippie College of Business would like to congratulate Akash Bhalerao and their team "HawksGoGreen" for becoming finalists for the Frontier-Tippie Impact Competition.

April, 06 2016 - Verified by University of Iowa

Class of 2018

Enrollment badge for the Class of 2018.

October, 31 2014 - Verified by University of Iowa

Work Experience

Stone Lab(Chemistry) :Outreach Coordinator at The University of Iowa

Help organize the Outreach events through the Department of Chemistry for the community-especially children.

November 2015 - Present

Education & Communications Director at University of Iowa Environmental Coalition

Organize a biweekly lecture series where environmentalists from different fields come and share their stories and talk about different ways in which we can work for the environment. Also keep track on global environmental issues and share it with the students in the club. Represent UI at different Environment related events, and talk to people about Sustainability.

October 2015 - Present

Campus Tour Guide at The University of Iowa

Giving University tours to prospective students, their families and any other visitors at the University of Iowa, thus assisting with the Office of Admissions.

October 2015 - Present

Social Media Marketing Manager at Ecocare Supply

Managing LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media accounts for the company, and trying to advertise it on various platforms. Building a new website, and also spreading the word about Ecocare Supply, trying to get them potential customers locally in Iowa City. Spreading awareness about local and global environmental issues, thus emphasizing on the need to go green.

October 2015 - Present

Service Desk Operator at The University of Iowa

Helped more than 100 students a day at the 24x7 operating Mayflower, Hillcrest, Currier, Daum and Burge Front Desks. Available for the safety of 1000 residents whenever needed during work hours, overseeing other operations such as receiving and issuing mail and packages, checking out necessary equipment.

March 2015 - Present

Forbes Lab(Biology):Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Iowa

Participated in determining the difference in occurrences of insects in Iowa’s urban and agro areas by DNA extraction, PCR and Gel electrolysis of different insect species. (Around 6 months) Worked at the Greenhouse to plant and grow sunflower plants for 3 months. Presently working on ecosystem studies.

October 2014 - Present

CEO & Founder President at EcoFriends

EcoFriends is a volunteer run unregistered non profit organization working for environmental conservation and restoration in Pune and Mumbai. Its Mission- "EcoFriends aims at establishing a sustainable future for the planet by means of environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration by encouraging the local and global communities to adapt to Eco friendly lifestyles and practices by means of leadership development."

February 2009 - Present

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