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BABSON NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fast Track Founder on a New Track
Mark Rice, Frederic C. Hamilton Professor for Free Enterprise, is leaving Babson to become the first dean of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's newly established school of business. Rice, an admired teacher in Babson's Entrepreneurship Division, served six years as the Murata Dean of the Graduate School. He also served as professor of Technology Entrepreneurship at Olin College of Engineering. Rice's leadership, energy, and drive helped establish the Fast Track MBA, now one of Babson's largest programs. Learn More >>
At the Head of the Class
BusinessWeek ranked Babson #17 on its 2010 Best Undergraduate Business Schools list, up six spots from 2009 and 16 spots in three years. Babson rose to sixth place in overall student satisfaction, earning an A+ in teaching quality, an A on facilities and services, and an A in job placement. Babson also was ranked #7 in the country for academic quality. More on the rankings >>
Springing Forward
This month, 34 students began the new San Francisco Fast Track MBA Program. The class kicked off the semester by first spending a week on campus with the Wellesley-based cohort. Also in March, the Financial Times ranked Babson's Fast Track MBA Program as the third largest accredited online MBA program in the U.S. Learn More >>
Start Here for Startup Talent
Showcase your startup or small venture and interview potential candidates for internships, part-time or full-time positions, all on the same day. Babson is hosting the 2nd annual Small Venture and Startup Career Fair on April 14 from 5-7 p.m. Gain one-stop access to ambitious and interested graduate and undergraduate students. On-site express interviews will take place immediately following the career fair at 7 p.m. Registration is free. Register today >>
Editor's Note: Stay tuned -- the name of Babson's beaver mascot will be revealed in April! |
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Alumni Events
Babson events continue online, on campus, and around the world. See all events listed here: www.babson.edu/alumni/events
Center for Women's Leadership
March is Women's History Month.
Babson Athletics
The Babson women's basketball team made it all the way to the Elite 8 in
the Division III NCAA tournament for the first time in program history.
The record-setting season ended with a loss in the regional finals to
#1-ranked Amherst College. Congratulations to Babson for a record 28-4
year. Read More >>
Babson Executive Education (BEE)
Hundreds of organizations from virtually every key industry have chosen
BEE for custom executive education programs. Consider working with BEE
to create a tailored solution for your company. Programs are taught by
Babson faculty and can be designed as short workshops, weeklong, or
comprehensive modular offerings. One Babson alumnus commissioned BEE to
develop and deliver a "strategic cost management" program for his
organization. Read about this program, which created $8 million in
savings, and find out how you can get
involved.
At the End of the Day
Join us on Wednesday, March 31, 6-7:30 p.m.,
for "Influencing Social Enterprise in Boston," the second in a four-part
series sponsored by Babson's Lewis Initiative. The first forum
addressed key challenges and opportunities that arise when an enterprise
embeds corporate social responsibility into its DNA. Building on the
lessons learned, the second forum will look at ways three Boston
executives have successfully infused social values into their
organizational structures and the resulting impacts. The free event will
be moderated by Professor Phyllis Schlesinger. Register Now >>
2010 Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Nominate
fellow Babson alumni or yourself for the 3rd annual Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Award. Honorees will be inducted at a dinner
ceremony on October 15 on campus. Established in 2008, the Hall of Fame
welcomes alumni who distinguish themselves in entrepreneurial endeavors
in all types of enterprises. Nominations will be accepted through May 14 >> |
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BABSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Last Call! Nomination deadline is April 9.
Time is running out to nominate alumni leaders to serve on the Babson Alumni Association Board of Directors. Voting will take place May 15-30, with board terms beginning July 1. Watch for further communications regarding this important election. |
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LIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Celebrating Student Venturing
Alumni, local entrepreneurs, and investors are encouraged to join us on April 22 for Babson entrepreneurship in action! The day will be filled with student business plan competitions and awards, a speed venturing and networking lunch, and a conversation with Jeff Bussgang, General Partner, Flybridge Capital Partners. To learn more and register, visit www.babson.edu/venturing. |
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH