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      CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

      Students invited to hear from student startups, faculty and entrepreneurship organizations on Jan. 31

      Students can drop by the CommunENTI event on the 6th floor of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, 123 S. Burrowes St., State College. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Students interested in entrepreneurship have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, faculty and student organizations at the CommunENTI networking event, hosted by the ENTI Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31.The event will take place on the sixth floor of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub.  

      The second annual CommunENTI aims to promote the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor and provide students with the chance to learn from and connect with several entrepreneurship clubs and organizations, faculty and directors in the ENTI and CIENT (Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship). Some organizations that will be featured include Happy Valley LaunchBox, Nittany Entrepreneurship Society, CommRadio, Happy Valley Comm and the Blue and White Society.  

      Attendees will also have the chance to hear from student startups about their progression from forming ideas in ENTI classes to professional success. According to Lucy Bickel, lead ENTI Ambassador, featured startups have made almost $7,500 combined in one semester.  

      “Between the amazing clubs and organizations, getting to hear from student startups and learning more from the ENTI cluster directors about how the ENTI minor can be unique to students’ individual interests, this event truly encourages students to join the entrepreneurship community on campus in an extremely inclusive and fun way,” said Bickel.  

      Similar to last year’s event, attendees can take advantage of these opportunities in a casual, drop-in style, coming and going as they please. The evening will even offer food, including ice cream from the Penn State Berkey Creamery.  

      About the Center for Penn State Student Entrepreneurship  

      The Center for Penn State Student Entrepreneurship (CPSSE) has affiliated programs from across the University: 

      • The Intercollege Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor (ENTI) program.
      • The Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major and graduate credit certificate program from the Smeal College of Business. 
      • The bachelor of science in business with entrepreneurship option and entrepreneurship minor and the Sheetz Fellows program and Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence at Penn State Altoona.  
      • The Entrepreneurship minor, master's of business administration and CIENT graduate certificate program from Penn State World Campus.  
      • The Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership from Penn State York.  
      • Several student organizations with an entrepreneurship and innovation focus, including Innoblue, Happy Valley Comm, Enactus, HackPSU and Happy Valley Venture Capital.  
      • The New Ventures and Entrepreneurship graduate certificate program from Penn State Great Valley. 

      Learn more about entrepreneurship and innovation at Penn State at cpsse.psu.edu. CPSSE and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor Program are supported by Penn State Undergraduate Education.

      Last Updated January 23, 2024

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