Alumni Relations Event
2009-2010 Ideas to Action Forum: New York
You are cordially invited to the Ideas to Action Forum in New York on November 5th, 6:45-8:30 p.m., for discussion and debate about the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in business and society with Mike Lenox, Samuel L. Slover Research Professor of Business and Associate Dean/Executive Director of the Batten Institute. Created in collaboration with the Batten Institute, these forums will introduce a range of perspectives and topics in innovation, strategy, and entrepreneurship, motivated by the current research of Darden's leading scholars. Mike is recognized as a leader in the pursuit for corporate environmental sustainability with specializations in technology strategy and policy. In particular, his research explores the impact of extramural knowledge on firm innovation strategy. A welcome reception will be held from 6:45-7:15, followed by the presentation from 7:15-7:40. Please also join us from 7:40-8:30 for an informal Q&A session and reception following the presentation. Register by Monday, October 26. The first Ideas to Action Forum is dedicated in memory of Mr. Frank Batten, Sr., a generous and visionary benefactor of the Darden School who believed in the power of ideas to motivate and inspire entrepreneurial leadership. www.batteninstitute.org.