History of Entrepreneurship at Canisius
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History of Entrepreneurship at Canisius
Comprehensive institutional history page documenting the development of the entrepreneurship program from 1982 (first MBA-level course) through the present. Covers founding of the Entrepreneurship Center (1990), Congressional grant ($150K), launch of the major (1998), Ji-Hee Kim's curriculum development (2006+), Enactus/SIFE founding (2004), EOC formation, and CEO chapter success.
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History of Entrepreneurship at Canisius
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Comprehensive institutional history page documenting the development of the entrepreneurship program from 1982 (first MBA-level course) through the present. Covers founding of the Entrepreneurship Center (1990), Congressional grant ($150K), launch of the major (1998), Ji-Hee Kim's curriculum development (2006+), Enactus/SIFE founding (2004), EOC formation, and CEO chapter success.
Claims Supported
- First entrepreneurship course taught at MBA level in 1982 by Alan Weinstein.
- Entrepreneurship Center launched January 1990 with $5K grant and 15 businesses.
- $150K Congressional grant obtained through Rep. John LaFalce.
- Entrepreneurship major launched 1998; revitalized 2006 by Ji-Hee Kim with Kauffman/Coleman grants.
- 15 entrepreneurship courses developed. 50+ students in major.
- EOC: 13 entrepreneurs, four subcommittees, two chairs who are alum entrepreneurs.
- CEO chapter annual Elevator Pitch Competition with national-level advancement.
- Enactus founded 2004 by Patricia Hutton. Programs: BESO (Mexico), Learn & Earn, REDI/Sew REDI, YES, QuadGear.
Evidence Limits
Institutional history page; emphasis on narrative. Some dates approximate. Program details may have evolved since publication.