The Skandalaris Center, in conjunction with the Wash U. Debate team, invite you to take a side on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Umrath Lounge (Umrath Hall).  Teams will debate this topic: “Resolved: “Research Universities should support and encourage entrepreneurial activity by students and faculty.”

“We are excited to partner with the Skandalaris Center for this debate,” said Lawrance Fung, a senior in Arts & Sciences and debate team president. “As students, we know entrepreneurship courses are available, but this debate will explore the value of practical entrepreneurial activity for students and faculty, who may typically be focused on research. The university has identified the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship, and debating the topic will inform all of us in the university community.”

Other students participating in the debate are Surya Bahubalendruni, a freshman in Olin Business School; Caroline Moore, a freshman in Arts & Sciences; and Kevin Nwoke, a senior in Arts & Sciences.

A reception will follow the formal debate to encourage further discussion of this relevant topic. You can RSVP on the Skandalaris Center’s Facebook page.

This will be a great opportunity to connect with others on campus who are involved in innovation and entrepreneurship.

For more information and to register, visit the Skandalaris Facebook event, or contact the Skandalaris Center at 314-935-9134 or sc@wustl.edu.

Rosemary Gliedt contributed to this post.