2017-18 final First Thursday event April 19

Thursday, April 19 | 4-5 pm. | Langseth 118 April’s First Thursday is the third Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. MSUM alumnus Eric Piela returns to campus to speak with students about branding as current Head of Brand and Buzz at CoSchedule, the fastest growing startup in North Dakota. In it’s third year, First Thursday offers students real life insight […]

First Thursday postponement

Due to conflicting appointments, The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies’ First Thursday speaker event for April 6 has been rescheduled for April 19. Further information on programming will be provided over the next two weeks. Any questions can be forwarded to CES Director Ken Meyer at meyer@mnstate.edu.

First Thursday: Andrew Scott

Thursday, March 1 | 4-5 p.m. | Langseth 118 First Thursday’s second installment for the spring semester features Andrew Scott, Director of Employer Engagement, with the Dakota Medical Foundation. Dr. Scott has an extensive career in building well-being in the workplace, including employment stints with such notable firms as Goldman Sach’s in Manhattan and Life Time Fitness out of Minneapolis. […]

First Thursday: Mark Ostlund

Thursday, Feb. 1 | 4-5 p.m. | Langseth 118 The popular First Thursday is ready to begin the new year with guest Mark Ostlund, owner of Sandy’s Donuts of West Fargo, North Dakota. Mark will share his story of the trials and tribulations of starting and succeeding in the world of small business. The program takes place February 1 at […]

First Thursday postponement

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sept. 7’s First Thursday programming has been postponed to take place Sept. 14. Langseth Hall Room 118 has been reserved from 4-5 p.m. for this event. The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies wishes to apologize for any inconvenience.