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Venture and Innovation Center Events Cultivate Entrepreneurship at St. John’s
A pair of events at St. John’s University’s new Venture & Innovation Center (VIC) recently engaged students, faculty, administration, and staff, providing valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. The events, held at the Queens, NY, campus, featured discussions on the challenges and triumphs of starting and growing innovative businesses.During the events, Ariella Trotsenko, Director of the New York City Innovation Hot Spot, part of the US National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps), shared valuable insights. "Why do start-ups fail?" she asked....
A MAP Commission Comes to Life
MAP makes its Alice Tully Hall debut May 4 with Norris’ piece and other worksBy Susan JacksonMarcus Norris, the third composer in residence for the Music Advancement Program (MAP), recently debuted his piece "For All That Comes Next" at Juilliard. As reported by Norris himself, the students' performance of his composition was met with enthusiasm and curiosity. Norris expressed his admiration for the young musicians, stating, "It was really inspiring hearing them play it." He further commended the students for their openness to new experiences, saying, "The students...