Programs & Events

We don’t talk about entrepreneurship. We do entrepreneurship.
We believe the best way to learn about entrepreneurship is to do it. Our programs and events give students, faculty, and community members the chance to take action on their ideas and meet fellow innovators to inspire their work. Everything is open and welcoming to all.
The 2021 Nice Passport Events
Events are added throughout the year. If you have an event related to our core topic areas and can take attendance at the event, let us know. We will add your event to the passport. Also, new this year, you simply have to attend 4 Events total, not an event in each of the categories.
February
- First Fridays: Packaged Foods Businesses ~ Friday, February 5th ~ Online ~ 8:00am
- Possibility Summit ~ Tuesday, February 9th ~ Online ~ 1:00-3:00pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Every Wednesday (Starting February 10th) ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Ben Winchester ~ Friday, February 12th ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, February 17th ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series – Emily Chamlee-Wright ~ Tuesday, February 23rd ~ Online ~ 3:00pm-4:00pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, February 24th ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
March
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, March 3rd ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- Entrepreneurship Club Meeting ~ Wednesday, March 3rd ~ Concordia Barry Auditorium ~ 7:30pm-8:30pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, March 10th ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Greg Lukianoff ~ Friday, March 12th ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, March 17th ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, March 24th ~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
- Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series – Susan Schwab ~ Thursday, March 25th ~ Online ~ 3:00pm-4:00pm
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Adam Thierer ~ Friday, March 26th ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
- 1 Million Cups ~ Wednesday, March 31st~ Emerging Prairie Facebook Page ~ 9:00am-10:00am
April
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Maria Minniti ~ Friday, April 9th ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series – Robert Koopman ~ Tuesday, April 13th ~ Online ~ 3:00pm-4:00pm
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Patrick Wolf ~ Friday, April 23rd ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Nice Alumni Conference – More info coming soon!
May
- IDEAS Research Workshop | Marta Podemska-Mikluch ~ Friday, May 7th ~ Online ~ 2:30pm-3:30pm
**All dates are listed in Central Time
Our Programs
All programs are available for students and community members unless otherwise noted. We are also happy to partner with other organizations to start additional programs. Contact us to discuss.
Past Events
Check through our past events and resources to share with someone else or to experience for the first time yourself.