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Lauren Kesic | Wednesday, April 28, 2021
IDEA Week, an annual event hosted by the IDEA Center that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation at the University, will take place Wednesday through Friday. In previous years, the event consisted of all in-person events. This year, although some events will be in-person, everything will be live-streamed and online. IDEA Week is broken up into four
Maria Luisa Paul | Tuesday, March 23, 2021
As COVID-19 began wreaking havoc on the U.S. a year ago, daily life saw a rise in different challenges and experiences. For many, the pandemic brought financial complications and increased mental health issues. In the midst of a pandemic that is also hurting businesses, Frank P. Quinn, a former administrative assistant at the IDEA Center’s
Ryan Peters | Thursday, February 11, 2021
Following Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Stuart, Florida, financial professional Craig Price asked his wife Elizabeth Abeyta-Price what she took away from the homily. The focus of the homily was the parable of talents — in which a master entrusts talents to his three servants. Two of them proceed to put their talents to
Maggie Eastland | Monday, September 21, 2020
Helen Adeosun ’07, CEO and founder of CareAcademy, a digital training platform that trains thousands of caregivers, shared her entrepreneurship journey and tips for success via a Zoom webinar Friday. Following a brief introduction from vice president and associate provost for innovation Bryan Ritchie, Adeosun took the virtual stage to share her experiences as an entrepreneur.
Trinity Reilly | Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The IDEA Center, located just outside of campus, may be a long walk away for many students — but making the trip might be worth it. This semester, the IDEA Center has many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurs, including startup coaching and a pre-accelerator program. Students must apply to the pre-accelerator program, a six-week
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Grammy-winning country musician Tim McGraw will hold a concert at Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on April 13 at the end of IDEA Week, according to a Notre Dame press release published Wednesday. IDEA Week, which will be held from April 8 to April 13, celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation. IDEA Week will be open
Alexandra Muck | Friday, October 5, 2018
Both students and other entrepreneurs in South Bend can participate in the first New Venture Launch Weekend, which is the effort of a partnership between the IDEA Center, Elevate Ventures and Startup South Bend/Elkhart. The event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Patti
Alexandra Muck | Monday, October 1, 2018
The Notre Dame IDEA Center will be hosting its annual IDEA Challenge pitch competition Tuesday to encourage student entrepreneurship on campus and build excitement for the 2019 McCloskey New Venture Competition. Registration for the competition will start at 5:30 p.m. and pitches will start at 6 p.m. in the Mendoza College of Business. The McCloskey New
Natalie Weber | Monday, April 23, 2018
Though the Studebaker plant closed in the early 1960’s, many still identify the city of South Bend with its manufacturing past — and the after-effects of the factory’s demise. Associate provost Bryan Ritchie wants to change this perception. “This community has been mired in its past for so long,” Ritchie said. “I mean, OK we’re
Adrianna Fazio | Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Notre Dame’s IDEA Center, located on the third floor of Innovation Park on Angela Boulevard, is home to a plethora of whiteboards and colorful markers, Google-esque decor and people with a passion for innovation. A resource for anyone affiliated with Notre Dame, the IDEA center is transforming the way students think about entrepreneurship. The IDEA