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Rather than finding its home in a particular dicipline, emergent entrepreneurs and innovators are scattered throughout Furman's academic departments. From Poverty Studies to Sustainability Science, Furman's student entrepreneurs apply what they're learning on through events and fundraisers, often waiting until after they graduate to launch a company, start a non-profit or join a start-up. <br/><br/>[[File:Furman3.png]]<br/><br/><br/>Whether by necessity or by choice, many of Furman's student entrepreneurs wait to go after their big ideas until after they leave campusto pursue their big ideas. A year after graduatingwith a degree in Psychology, Furman alum Dan Widenbenner launched [http://www.millvillagefarms.org Mill Village Farms ]- a community farm that's growing food and creating jobs in Greenville's historic mill communities. On a similar frontSimilarly, Furman alum Shane Sniteman enrolled in [http://theironyard.com/academy/ The Iron Yard code academy Code Academy] a year after graduating with a degree in economics.Students like Dan and Shane are both representative of the driven, ambitious and socially-minded students that Furman recruits. If motivated students are starting ventures upon graduating, what might happen if they had access to the tools, classes, networks and spaces to build capacity and start ventures while at Furman?&nbsp;<br/><br/>

During their time on campus, many of these students choose to pursue their passions by starting joining student organizations, leading community projects or participating in Greek Life. &nbsp;These organizations introduce students to concepts related to entrepreneurship, technology and innovation through by hosting various events, cultural life programs or traveling to and conferences.&nbsp;

[[File:Furman2.png]]<br/>The&nbsp;'''Furman Creative Collaborative (FCC) '''is a student-led movement of creativity and innovation that was started by three freshmen in 2012. What began as a critique of student media organizations on campus evolved into a campus-wide broader discussion about design, creativity and innovation and its role the in shaping future of the liberal arts. From connecting students to a global coversation about [http://knight.miami.edu/oncities/ the future of the city ]to hosting talks by creatives like&nbsp;[http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com Artisinal Pencil Pusher]&nbsp;David Rees, FCC sparks curiosity among the student body - indirectly planting the seeds of entrepreneurship. In the years to come, FCC plans to host engaging events on storytelling, start-ups and brand-building - along with off the wall speakers and experimental events that remind students to approach life with a playful spirit. Check out this [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3xmm5ZC_rfKMlBkblpoNE50Vms/preview PDF] for more insight into how the movement emerged and where it's headed.&nbsp;<br/>