Famous Dave’s founder to speak on campus

By Danielle Larson
Co-Editor in Chief

The founder of the Famous Dave’s restaurant chain, Dave Anderson, will speak on campus on Monday, April 27. The Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting the event.

Anderson’s presentation, titled “Me, Inc. – The Spirit of Entrepreneurship,” will be about his life stories and the lessons he has learned along the way.

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Anderson has been through a lot in his life, according to Marketing and Public Relations Intern for the Kabara Institute, Catherine McDonald.

Anderson earned a master’s degree from Harvard, has advised two presidents, testified before Congress and the U.S. Senate and has experienced bankruptcy during his life.

His presentation will include Famous Dave’s appetizers, donated by Famous Dave’s of La Crosse, Wisc. After his presentation, the appetizers will be served outside the Performance Center on a first-come, first-served basis.

The presentation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and will take place in the Page Theatre.

The event is free and open to the public.