Letter from the Dean

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Dear Students, Alumni and Friends,

We know that all of YOU, our entrepreneurship students in every major, more than anyone else, have had experience in overcoming obstacles, figuring out creative solutions to trying problems and creating new and innovative ideas that move society to achieve a better world for us all. We want to encourage all our students to be leaders, join the JMC Student Board, clubs and organizations, participate in competitions, pitch nights, homecoming activities, apply to be part of our incubator program, and volunteer to be part of our podcast and newsletter committees. We have so much to offer and want you to be part of it.

As you read through this, our Fourth Edition of the JMC Newsletter you will see that there is always something new and exciting happening and more than ever, we want all of you to be part of it. In this issue, as in our previous issues, we have shone the spotlight on some of our student leaders who have not only contributed in the classroom, but also contributed to the growth and well-being of the JMC. Please keep in touch with us, through our Jim Moran College LinkedIn and Facebook sites, over email, or better yet, come back to visit us! We want you to let us know what you are doing, help us to mentor new groups of students and brag on all your accomplishments. And if you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, we can help you achieve your dreams.

We would like to leave you with the Entrepreneurs Creed found on the back wall of our campus building.

This is your manifesto.

Congratulations to all our graduating seniors! Graduation marks the end of a long journey and yet, it is the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We are very proud of all that you have achieved, especially during these difficult and uncertain times. To get to this point, you were tested, and with compassion and tenacity, you continued to achieve this incredible milestone. Our wish for all of you is to find your passion, contribute to something bigger than yourself, be kind and take care of yourselves and others. We know you will come out of this crisis stronger and better prepared to face the future.

With warmest regards,

"I believe anything is possible. I see opportunity when others see impossibility. I take Risks. I’ m focused. I hustle. I know that nothing is unrealistic. I feel overwhelming love. I embrace my childlike wonder and curiosity. I take flying leaps into the unknown. I contribute to something bigger than myself. I create. I learn. I grow. I do. I believe it’ s never too late to start living a dream.

I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR!"

S U S A N S . F I O R I T O , P H . D . Dean, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship