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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
 As the academic year comes to a close, I wanted to thank you for your support. As always, April was the busiest month of the year for programs and activities, with over 200 events and athletic contests on campus. There were new international forums focusing on Africa and Latin America, long-standing traditions like the business plan competitions, and even a celebration of the mascot's new name. None of these activities would be possible without the support of our alumni, families and friends. Thank you again and I hope to see you on campus soon.
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BABSON NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MacArthur "Genius" Winner to Speak at Commencement
Two Entrepreneurial Leaders Will Receive Honorary Degrees
William E. Strickland Jr., president and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, will speak at both Commencement ceremonies on May 15. He also will receive an honorary degree at the 58th graduate school ceremony. Strickland is a nationally recognized inspirational leader, social entrepreneur, and visionary. He is the author of Make the Impossible Possible which is about his experiences building partnerships to help the disadvantaged. John J. Fernandes '75, president and CEO of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), will receive an honorary degree at the 91st undergraduate school ceremony. Live streaming of Commencement will be available online. Details will be posted in early May at www.babson.edu.
Sweeter 17
U.S.News & World Report ranked Babson's MBA program No. 1 in entrepreneurship for the 17th consecutive year. Behind Babson in the top five are Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan), Harvard University, and University of Pennsylvania (Wharton). Babson's Evening MBA program was ranked No. 20, four spots higher than in 2009 and tied with Boston College as the highest ranked part-time program in Boston. In the full-time rankings, our MBA program ranked 54, down five places from 2009, largely due to softening in 2009 employment statistics. Learn More >>
Getting Down to Business
Babson's beaver mascot has been waiting more than 50 years for a name. Finally, at Banana Splittin' Day on April 15, the new moniker was announced -- Biz E. Beaver, or The Biz, for short. The name was selected by nearly 2,000 community votes and a committee of alumni, faculty, parents, staff, and students. Be sure to say "hi" to The Biz at upcoming activities!
Babson Spring Break: From Africa to the Arctic
During spring break week, many Babson students traveled to some not-so-common destinations. As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, students conducted research in the Arctic. Others took part in a Management Consulting Field Experience project in Rwanda and Kenya. Even more students worked with Habitat for Humanity in Central America, building homes in El Salvador. Learn more about all three experiences, including blogs, videos, and photos >>
Hiring? Think Babson.
If your company is currently hiring, consider posting the position with Babson and hiring a Babson graduate or student through our Career Connections. Also, contact us if you think there might be a summer project for a Babson undergraduate or MBA student. Career Connections will allow our Center for Career Development to post your projects for students. Learn More >>
Accelerate the Growth of Your Woman-Owned Business
Babson alumnae are encouraged to apply for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women program. The program helps female CEOs of companies with more than $1 million in annual revenue/funding take their companies to the next level. Several Babson alumnae have previously taken part in this amazing program, including Jill Cartwright, who says the experience "transformed my business." Learn More >>
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Alumni Events
Babson events continue this spring online, on campus, and around the world. See all of our events listed here: www.babson.edu/alumni/events
Center for Women's Leadership
The Center for Women's Leadership (CWL) at Babson College is winner of the 2010 Advocacy Award by Enterprising Women magazine. Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, named Babson's CWL the winner in recognition of its leadership in advancing women's entrepreneurship in the United States and throughout the world. Learn More >>
Babson Athletics
Cheer on the Babson Beavers at upcoming athletics events.
Babson Executive Education (BEE)
Bring your Babson Professor to Work! By offering our programs and services to a professional audience, BEE expands the College's reach and impact, and provides financial support for Babson's mission. You can help by recommending BEE's open enrollment and custom programs to your colleagues and peers at work. Save on any BEE open enrollment program with the discount code ALUMNI. To learn more, visit www.babson.edu/bee.
Center for Information Management Studies (CIMS)
Celebrating 25 years at Babson, CIMS serves the Boston IT management community through educational programs, executive courses, and a valuable network of IT professionals. Join us for CIMS May 6 workshop on "Leading Radical Change in IT" and register for spring executive courses.
"At the End of the Day"
Join us on Tuesday, May 4, from 6-7:30 p.m., for Extreme Competitive Advantage: Driving Business and Social Value Throughout an Organization, the last in the series sponsored by Babson's Lewis Initiative. The leadership of Grand Circle Corporation will share how they have invigorated their corporate culture to position the organization for extreme competitive advantage while staying committed to both business and social value. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Register Now >>
2010 Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Nominate fellow Babson alumni or yourself for the third 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 >>
President's Cup Golf Tournament
Athletics presents its 29th annual President's Golf Tournament, Monday, June 7 at the Wellesley Country Club. Alumni, partners, and friends are invited to join us for lunch, golf, and dinner reception with all proceeds supporting the Babson athletics program. For more information, click here or e-mail
Athletics Director Josh MacArthur at wmacarthur@babson.edu.
Registration must be received by May 7.
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BABSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
 Your Vote Counts
The election for new and returning directors to the Babson Alumni Board will open May 15 and run through June 4. On May 15, each alumnus/a with a valid e-mail address will receive a unique voter authentication code along with a link to the ballot. Alumni without valid e-mail addresses will be able to contact the Alumni Relations Office to acquire a code. Stay tuned for an upcoming e-mail from Babson announcing the slate of candidates, which will be posted on The Babson Connection Web site before voting opens.
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LIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2010 Summer Venture Program
This 10-week intensive experience begins May 17 and is designed to accelerate the development of student entrepreneurial ventures. The program is offered to Babson undergraduates and graduate students, and students of Olin College of Engineering. Twenty teams were chosen to participate and will receive housing, work space, mentors, and other resources to help develop their business. The program concludes with a Demo Day, where each team presents in front of professional investors and the Babson community. To learn more or get involved, please contact Janet Strimaitis, managing director, The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, at jstrimaitis@babson.edu.
Henri A. Termeer - 2010 Distinguished Entrepreneur
World Stage, held April 7, 2010, marked Babson College's 31st Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs (ADE) celebration. The evening, benefiting global entrepreneurship, was held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The event featured a variety of speakers and guests, including Babson students, World Stage co-chairs David F. Lamere '82 and Craig R. Benson '77, H'03, Babson President Leonard A. Schlesinger, Ananth Raman, and 2010 Distinguished Entrepreneur Henri A. Termeer. To view the video (1:11:14), click here >>
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BABSON HITS STRIDE IN ONLINE GIVING CHALLENGEWith a little more than two months left in our quest to reach 1,000 online gifts, Babson is on pace for a successful finish. We currently have 751 online gifts, but need your help to propel us across the finish line by June 30. Designate your gift to support scholarships, faculty, student life, or any program that's important to you. Show us that you're up to the challenge -- make your gift today! |
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