Honor Hynes Institute Dedication

Senate Resolution No. 2018 BY: Senator MAYER COMMEMORATING the dedication of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona College on September 12, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of excellence in education and service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the dedication of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona College on Thursday, September 12, 2019; and WHEREAS, Established in 2017, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is an emerging program which aims to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders to move the world; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital program ensures students develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to create, innovate and lead in a global economy; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Endowed Professor and Founding Program Director Dr. Christoph Winkler, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides students with an environment which fosters an entrepreneurial mindset through practice and creative problem-solving across all disciplines and schools; and WHEREAS, Entrepreneurship is a universal skill set that gives students the ability to take ownership of their learning by identifying and solving the big challenges of the world through innovation; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation creates and fosters an interdisciplinary community of Iona students who engage in entrepreneurial learning opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset; and WHEREAS, Through this entrepreneurial process, Iona students are not only able to create a better world for themselves, but also the communities in which they live and work; and WHEREAS, The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers: interdisciplinary curricular in entrepreneurship and innovation for all students in any major; co-curricular programming such as student clubs, speaker series, workshops, competitions, community engagement, internships, as well as co-working, mentoring and networking opportunities; opportunities to work with Hynes Faculty Fellows, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, accomplished alumni and visiting entrepreneurs; and access to start-up support, mentorship and funding, and a newly established community incubator; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the dedication of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona College on September 12, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Iona College.