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Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

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The Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (CIEC) builds on the programming of Smith’s Women and Financial Independence program, a successful initiative that was launched in 2001. The center is an intellectual hub where students receive the tools to think expansively and develop innovative solutions to pressing problems. The CIEC hosts and facilitates a slate of programs and activities focused on creative thinking, problem solving, interdisciplinary teamwork and development of business, personal finance and entrepreneurial skills.

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Innovation
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Entrepreneurship
Women & Financial Independence
Financial Education
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Opportunities
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Courses
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Research
Conway Center Programming
About the Center
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Events
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Events

Featured Event
May
27

Reunion II: Open House

  • Conway Center, 2:30–4 p.m.

  • The Conway Center welcomes all Smithies to visit our new space at 146 Elm Street and to find out about our opportunities and programming for alumnae. 

Contact

Conway Center
146 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-3653
Fax: 413-585-3655
ciec@smith.edu

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