罗耀拉大学 Renames Ideation Lab to Honor Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent 萨瓦

The 罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良 商学院 is proud to announce the renaming of the Ideation Lab in honor of Dr. 罗伯特·“鲍比”(M.B.A. '81) and Lori Kent 萨瓦. Students, faculty and staff attended the dedication event on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

新任命的“博士. Bobby and Lori Kent 萨瓦 Ideation Lab" will continue to serve as a hub for innovation, creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Loyola’s Center for Ethical Entrepreneurship, Center for Entrepreneurship and 易胜博 Development and Center for 国际 Business will use the space both collaboratively and independently. The state-of-the-art facility provides students and faculty with an environment to foster experiential learning, venture development and engagement with the local business community. The lab is also the home of the 企业家俱乐部 和 创新.LOYNO 系列讲座.

The 萨瓦s are long-time 罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良 supporters. Dr. 萨瓦 served on the university’s 校董会 for 12 years, holding positions as the Vice-Chair and Chair during his tenure. The 商学院 incubator program, 狼群发射, is also named in the couple’s honor. The program allows faculty and students to pitch their business plans in an effort to secure seed funding.

"The dedication of this lab allows us another tool to help equip the next generation of innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs,巴拉·沃茨说, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. “This space promotes collaboration and innovation, preparing students for success in a quickly-changing economy."

“I am pleased that we are recognizing the 萨瓦s 和ir contributions to Loyola 和 world at large in this way. They have made an incredible impact through their work and service, and are a big part of the reason why one of Loyola’s key strengths is in entrepreneurship,” said President Xavier Cole. 

"Lori and I are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Loyola's 商学院, whose commitment to producing well-rounded leaders is unwavering,”医生说。. 萨瓦. 

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