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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
 I am delighted to announce the Babson Alumni and Friends Network, a reorganization designed to broaden the reach of the Babson community and extend its impact. This move will enable Babson to become more valuable to its members by making it not only larger, but also stronger. Learn More>> |
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BABSON NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
No. 1 and Top 25 Again
For the 14th consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report has ranked our undergraduate school No. 1 in entrepreneurship. Babson tops University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Indiana University (Kelley), University of Southern California (Marshall), and MIT (Sloan). And there's more great news: Babson once again ranks in the top 25, at No. 23 among the nation's top business schools, tied with Boston College and a few others. Learn More >>
Babson "Should Be on Your Radar"
According to the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011, Babson College is one of the "Ten Business Schools that Should Be On Your Radar." According to Fiske, Babson is "the country's most prominent institution devoted entirely to business." Learn More >>
West Coast Consolidation
Babson successfully launched the Fast Track MBA program in San Francisco in March, and this fall, it will become the West Coast base for this growing program. Babson will discontinue the Portland Fast Track MBA program to focus on developing this initiative, expanding the San Francisco cohort to two sections for March 2011. Current cohorts in Portland will receive Babson's full support and all program services through graduation. Given the six week interval between face-to-face sessions, San Francisco presents a viable and attractive option for those from Portland who want to pursue an MBA.
Sage Advice
ProNet connects Babson students with professionals across industries, companies, and regions. It's not a recruiting tool, but rather allows you to share important career development insight and guidance with Babson students. As a member of ProNet, you can choose a preferred contact method, and control how many students may contact you. Join the ProNet Community >>
Showcase Your Business at the Career Expo
Are you searching for the best talent to deliver on your business goals? Showcase your career opportunities, corporate culture, and the skills and competencies needed to succeed in your company at Babson's Career Expo, Wednesday, September 29, on campus. Recruiters can meet Babson undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, and administrators to maximize their company's exposure. Learn More >>
Supporting Pakistan Now...
Babson has reached out to 44 Pakistani alumni and 23 current students affected by the devastating floods in that region. Zohair Zakaria '96 sent these photos of a camp in his area that is providing temporary shelter to about 1,000 people. Campus fundraising relief efforts are being coordinated by AMAN, Babson's South Asian Student Association, through Esha Bawa '11 and the Bernon Center. To learn more about relief efforts, contact the Bernon Center at 781-239-5354 or thomasl@babson.edu.
...And Working Together in the Future
Separately, Babson this week announced an agreement with the Pakistan Institute of Business Administration (IBA) to provide technical services to develop and manage the school, as well as establish a Center for Entrepreneurship Excellence. The IBA joins Abu Dhabi's School of Management as another inaugural member of the Babson Global Consortium for Entrepreneurship Educators -- a group of select institutions of higher education from around the world that share Babson's vision of educational, economic, and societal change driven by the power of entrepreneurial thought and action. Learn More >>
Color Me Green
Alyssa A. Ziemba'10 M'10 really bleeds green. In addition to holding two Babson degrees, she has added more proof of her green affinity by becoming a Boston Celtics dancer. Ziemba, who has been dancing since age 3, and participated in Babson Dance Ensemble (BDE), holds one of only 18 spots on the Celtics Dance Team. Learn More >> |
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Come Back to Babson!
Register online by September 17 for Back to Babson reunion and homecoming weekend, taking place September 23-25. Bring your family and enjoy the fall foliage at the Harvest Festival barbecue. Or take in a professional development class or two and meet up with former classmates at your class reunion. Learn what's happening today on campus with faculty, staff, and students. You won't want to miss it. Learn More and Register >>
Alumni Events
More events and activities are being added to Babson's fall alumni events calendar daily. Check the calendar often and join us online, locally or internationally, whenever an event is happening near you: www.babson.edu/alumni/events.
Babson Thought Leadership Series: The New York Program
Babson's commitment to continuous education and personal enrichment extends beyond the campus for a series of professional development programs in select locations. Sign up now for the inaugural session on October 23 in New York City, featuring a career workshop, presentations by Babson faculty and Raghu Tadepalli, Murata Dean of the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, and more.
Babson Executive Education (BEE)
Help your company compete effectively using social media. Attend BEE's new program, Social Media Management: Strategies and Practices for the New Social World, from November 16-18. The curriculum, based on proprietary BEE research including in-depth interviews with 50 organizations and more than 1,000 responses to a survey of company leaders, is intended for leaders charged with designing and implementing social media initiatives. Alumni receive $500 off of the program cost with the discount code "ALUMNI," and discounts are available for organizations sending multiple participants. Learn More and Register >>
Center for Women's Leadership (CWL)
 The Center for Women's Leadership is 10 years old! Join us for activities throughout the 2010-2011 academic year, as we celebrate this milestone and honor those who have helped us make our mark. Our first 10th anniversary event will take place at Back to Babson.
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. Register now for CIMS' September 16 workshop, Business Intelligence & Analytics - Current Trends and Outlook, and for fall executive courses.
Athletics Events
Join us for upcoming athletics events and cheer on the Babson Beavers.
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BABSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
 Greetings from the Babson Alumni Association! As BAA president, I look forward to representing your interests with the College, and working with the newly-reorganized Babson Alumni and Friends Network as described by President Schlesinger in his message above. We hope you will join us for the BAA annual meeting taking place during Back to Babson weekend, or stop by the BAA welcome table at the Harvest Festival. Our alumni association is only as strong as we make it, so please share your ideas for connecting alumni with the College and each other. See you at Back to Babson!
Jacki Giordano Bedard '89
President, Babson Alumni Association
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LIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Vote Now!
Alexander Debelov '10 of Crelligence Media is among five finalists for Entrepreneur magazine's College Entrepreneur of 2010 Award. Show your Babson pride and vote for Debelov by September 10 >>
MassChallenge Finalists
Ten businesses owned by Babson students or alumni have made it to the final round of the 2010 MassChallenge. Being among the 110 finalists places them in the "Accelerator Stage," which includes benefits such as office space, help with goals and prep for final pitches, and mentoring. Three of these businesses recently took part in the Babson Summer Venture Program, a 10-week intensive experience designed to accelerate the development of selected student entrepreneurial enterprises. The Summer Venture Program started in 2009 and flourished in 2010, thanks to a $1 million gift from Trustee Anthony Chiasson '95. Learn More About Babson Finalists and Their Businesses >>
Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Babson Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, October 15, honoring Accenture President and CEO William (Bill) D. Green '76, M'77, H'07 and the Corporation for Supportive Housing President and CEO Deborah L. De Santis '85. More details coming soon. |
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YOUR SUPPORT MEANS A LOT Thank you to alumni, parents, and friends who helped Babson surpass its goal of 1,000 online gifts by June 30. Because of your generosity, we ended the fiscal year with an impressive 1,320 online gifts. Babson's new fiscal year began on July 1 and we'll need your support again to help close the Babson Rising campaign. Designate your gift to support scholarships or any program that's important to you. Show us that you're up to the challenge again this year -- make your gift today! |
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