The fall Entrepreneurship Forum Series, hosted by Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, is set to begin in September.

The series will be from 3-4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and Nov. 12.

It is free and open to the public.

The forum series will focus on start-up firms. The first one, located at 107 Devlin Hall on the WSU campus, is called “Make Your Passion Your Business.” An expert panel of local business owners will discuss their experiences starting their own business.

The Oct. 1 event, in 208 Hubbard Hall, is titled “The Colossal Success of Blackboard.” Michael Chasen, co-founder and CEO of Blackboard Inc., will tell his story of starting and growing the billion-dollar software company.

Joel Barker, internationally known author and speaker, will highlight the Nov. 12 forum, in 208 Hubbard Hall. “Innovation at the Verge: How to Find a New Territory for New Ideas” will focus on the use of innovation to reinvent or start a business.

For more information, call (316) 978-3000.