{"id":13673,"date":"2026-01-12T10:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friarwire.providence.edu\/morning-mail\/?p=13673"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:15:35","slug":"finance-golf-and-culture-with-olajuwon-ajanaku-wed-2-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friarwire.providence.edu\/morning-mail\/finance-golf-and-culture-with-olajuwon-ajanaku-wed-2-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance, Golf, and Culture with Olajuwon Ajanaku Wed, 2\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Division of IDEI, in partnership with PC Athletics and the Providence College School of Business (PCSB), proudly presents our Annual Black History Month Engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finance, Golf, and Culture: A Discussion of Entrepreneurship with Olajuwon Ajanaku<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder and Creative Director of Eastside Golf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 I REGISTER HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each Attendee will Receive a Custom Sleeve of Eastside Golf Balls and Tees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session will explore the intersection of finance, golf, and culture through the lens of entrepreneurship, highlighting how Eastside Golf is reshaping the game by seamlessly blending sport, style, and identity while forging global partnerships with brands such as Nike, Jordan, and Bridgeport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajanaku\u2019s background in accounting, finance, and collegiate athletics positions him at the intersection of strategy, culture, and competition, bringing a rare depth of insight into what it takes to build a brand that transcends sport. Through his entrepreneurial journey with Eastside Golf, he catalyzes powerful conversations around innovation, equity, belonging, and access, delivering a dynamic, high-impact experience that challenges convention and reimagines what\u2019s possible for the Providence College community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLIP Points are available for students attending this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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