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CERTIFICATE IN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
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Newsletter - September 2012 |
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Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation in China
Twenty students traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong in May as a part of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and
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[Andrew Martin]
Thumbs up during class at Tsinghua |
Innovation's annual Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. Led by Dr. Sandra Liu, a professor in the Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing and former ENTR 310000 instructor, the program exposes students to Chinese culture, international business practices, company visits, and even Mandarin courses. In just two weeks, students form strong bonds through these shared academic and personal experiences.
If you are a current student interested in participating in May 2013, contact Jessie Thayer to be put on our list. |
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Recent Entrepreneurship Graduate Launches her Dream on KickStarter
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Political Science major, Mindy Migedt, didn't waste much time after graduation before embarking on a fundraising campaign to start her inspirational line of scarves on Kickstarter. The venture, called Fashion Food for the Soul, offers a collection of scarves incorporating inspirational quotes into the design of each. Mindy says her business idea came to fruition in part because of the skills and experiences she obtained in the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and the program's Women and Leadership Course. Be sure to check out her video on Kickstarter. Congratulations, Mindy, and best of luck as you start your business! |
Budding Freshman Entrepreneurs From Around the World Come to Purdue
Over 45 incoming freshman with a strong interest in entrepreneurship chose to participate in the Entrepreneurship Learning Community this fall. These students, with diverse interests and cultural backgrounds, were greeted with a kick-off dinner sponsored and hosted by the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. Learning
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communities at Purdue are designed to create cohorts of students with similar interests as a way to build community and increase retention. These students live on the 8th floor of Harrison Hall, referred to as "the penthouse" and take ENTR 20000 together. At the dinner, Mike Cassidy, the Certificate Program lecturer who leads the learning community, gave the group inspirational words related to leading an entrepreneurial life. Students then shared their experiences related to being a new student and their entrepreneurial aspirations. We look forward to seeing what these motivated students accomplish while here at Purdue! |
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The Entrepreneurship Program Expands
The Certificate Program will continue to expand its offerings due to strong demand for courses. This coming spring, the program will offer an additional ENTR 31000 course bringing our total to six in addition to the seven sections of ENTR 20000 we offer each semester. We will also be offering a new "entrepreneurial consulting" capstone which will match teams of students with local businesses and entrepreneurs. This course will be led by Kris Taylor, current Certificate Program Instructor, and will require special approval to register. For more information, contact Kris Taylor. |
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Invest in the Future
Support student entrepreneurs at Purdue by making a donation to the Certificate Program today!
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Entrepreneurship Student Organization Call-Out
The Certificate Program's student organization has undergone a reorganization! It will now be known as the "Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club." If you are interested in joining or getting involved, attend the call-out at the following time and location:
Sept 5th 6pm KRAN G12
or contact entrpurdue@gmail.com
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Showcasing Student Successes
The Certificate Program will be featuring student and alum stories on large TV displays throughout the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. If you have an interesting story to share that relates in any way to your experiences in the Certificate Program or entrepreneurial successes in either large or small companies, please contact Jeanette Greener.
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Business Plan Competition
Information sessions for the 26th Annual Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition, $100,000 in prizes awarded, will take place at the following times and locations:
Sept 4th 7pm RAWL 1011
Sept 5th 5pm MRGN 121
Sept 6th 7pm MRGN 129
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Network Your Way to Success
The Certificate Program is providing an array of opportunities to entrepreneurial students and alums through our established networks and financial support. We encourage students to take advantage of the opportunities which can complement your academic studies. Join our Facebook and LinkedIn groups to keep up to date on these opportunities.
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A Space for You
The Docking Station is still available for student entrepreneurs and startup founders as an informal, collaborative space near Purdue's campus to meet, work and network. |
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