Doubts about the founding year of CBS extend centenary festivities

In connection with the centenary celebrations, legitimate doubt has arisen about the actual age of CBS. The Senior Management has taken this into consideration, and the consequences will be presented in the following.

04/01/2017

At the book launch of “CBS through 100 Years” on Friday 24 March, the Senior Management was made aware that CBS will not reach the big milestone of 100 years until 2018. This new information comes from a highly credible source associated with the former FUHU (currently DSEB, Danish Society for Education and Business).

It turns out that even though Marius Vibæk, CBS’ founder, had established the organisational framework for Handelshøjskolen in collaboration with FUHU in 1917, CBS did not obtain the official ministerial accreditations until the summer of 1918. Thus, no teaching activities took place at Handelshøjskolen before the fall semester of 1918.

In this regard, President Per Holten-Andersen makes the following statement: “It can be debated whether the humble beginnings in 1917 count or the ministerial nod to Handelshøjskolen in 1918 is to be considered the start of CBS. To me, the fact that no teaching took place before 1918 is the determining factor; as an institution of higher learning, we must acknowledge that.

However, CBS’ historical significance through at least 99 years cannot and must not be questioned; especially not today, as we’re almost turning 100 years. Actually, we’ve received feedback from many stakeholders about the age of CBS; such a youthful and modern business university can’t possibly have reached its centenary year, they’ve said. Well, it turns out they were right; we’re a bit younger than we thought, but 99 years is still a very long time! Now we must look ahead, and of course first and foremost look forward to our centenary celebrations, which will run for another full year. “

The Senior Management has decided that the coming centenary events will be conducted as planned due to agreements made with Frederiksberg Municipality and other external parties. Centenary merchandise and decorations such as the banners inside the buildings and outside on campus will be corrected by the application of festive stickers bearing the following text: “HIP HIP HOORAY! CBS celebrates 100 years in 2017/2018 (centenary year may vary)”.
 

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