Background
Bucknell University is a 4-year college in the middle of nowhere. Many events are organized by different student organizations such as parties, games, dinners, talks, concerts etc on campus at different times and locations to maintain a healthy social life . There are usually posters advertising some events and students usually have to take pictures or enter events into their google calendar in order to keep track (personal experience). It’s important to have a central location of all these events. For events available to outsiders, more specific location information should be provided as well as useful information that can help them navigate the campus (e.g parking locations).
Executive Summary
A good solution to this problem is a mobile phone application that contains/is regularly updated with all events on campus. It has event details such as time and location. Google Maps can be added to the app to provide directions for visitors. This app can also be used to push urgent information to the student body. Events would be pushed to app and students can select the events they’re interested in and would receive reminders about the events.
Viability Analysis
It is possible to build this app but it’s important to determine the system by which the school events get added, the different level of access etc. Another important decision would be to select a platform: android/IOS. This project would require close interaction with the CAP center to learn about the ways events are organized and advertised. We would also have to work with Public Safety to learn about provisions created for visitors on campus. This app would probably require online access so, it’s important that the “bucknell_guests” WiFi access is always available and working effectively when visitors are on campus. To create this app, knowledge about mobile computing is necessary.
Risks and Rewards
If this is accepted and adopted by the campus community, this would be a game changer in the way social life is organized on campus. As final year students this is an opportunity to leave a legacy in a useful way. This project wouldn’t require too much financial commitment but would require time. Also, the school may not be in support of some events posted on the app/students may be unwilling to post their events if the app is policed by the school. It’s important to find a compromise.
Closing
The company should consider investing in this app because most of the tools required for building the app are open source. It’s also a fairly uncomplicated solution with a possible large impact.
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