MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN The new academic year started earlier this month and the campus has been full of excitement and energy. Undergraduate School staff offered inspiration in the form of a music video to remind our students that the Babson community is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. It also was intended to help new and returning students get to know the staff and where we are newly located after some office moves. We hope you stop by the next time you are on campus!
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BABSON NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
On a Roll with Rankings
For the third consecutive year, our MBA program was ranked No. 1 by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review. The ranking is based upon three basic areas of entrepreneurship: Academics and Requirements (coursework, internships, and experiential learning), Students and Faculty (the entrepreneurial profile of faculty, students, and recent alumni), and Outside the Classroom (cocurricular events, clubs, and competitions). MBA programs rounding out the Top 5 behind Babson are: University of Chicago, University of Michigan, BYU, and the University of Arizona. Learn More >>
Rwanda Partnership to Spur Growth
Babson is partnering with Rwanda's Private Sector Federation to open a new Entrepreneurship Center in that country to spur innovation, business growth, and economic development. Ben Cox '10 and Chris Smith '09, GEP'10, who proposed the project as students, will live there for two years as project directors. The new initiative is designed to bring more private investment to the nation. Learn More >>
Top 25 Entrepreneurs under 25
Five Babson alumni businesses -- Cirtex, Convasis, Growth Spark, LiveProud, and PrimeTime Lacrosse -- are finalists in Bloomberg Businessweek's America's Best Young Entrepreneurs Competition, an annual contest that recognizes hot companies founded by those 25 years old and younger. Voting ends on October 21, and winners will be announced October 28. Show your Babson pride and vote now for your favorite Babson business >>
Babson Insight
Babson Insight is a bimonthly newsletter published by Babson Executive Education. It is a unique source for thought leadership, including featured articles by Babson faculty. This month's issue covers how to succeed with analytics, entrepreneurial leadership practices, and steps to create a culture of innovation. Read the current issue and subscribe >>
New Club Leadership, Coast-to-Coast
Congratulations and welcome to Warren Jacobs M'89 and Shaun Steingold M'08, new presidents of the Babson Alumni Clubs of Boston and San Francisco, respectively. Our appreciation for their dedication and contributions goes to Todd Connor M'05, who led the Boston club for five years, and to Akhil Kohli M'04 who led the San Francisco club for more than five years.
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Family & Friends Weekend, October 15−17
Join us for Family & Friends Weekend and enjoy three days of activities, including the Babson Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Dinner on October 15. This year we honor Accenture President and CEO William (Bill) D. Green '76, M'77, H'07 and the Corporation for Supportive Housing President and CEO Deborah De Santis '85. Register for the Awards Dinner Now >>
Fast Forward Back to Babson
Save the dates for next year's reunion and homecoming at Back to Babson, September 23−24, 2011. If your class year ends in 1 or 6, we will be celebrating your reunion. To all who joined us last week for Back to Babson 2010, thank you. You helped make this the largest turnout ever. We hope you had a wonderful time!
Alumni Events
More events and activities are added to Babson's alumni events calendar daily. Check the calendar often and join us 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. Sign up now for the inaugural session on Saturday, 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. Future sessions will take place at Babson and in other locations.
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.
Babson Executive Education (BEE)
BEE is one of the world's top executive education providers, as recognized by Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and our clients. We are a dynamic learning laboratory, where clients, faculty, staff, and partners work together to address real-world business challenges. With roots in Entrepreneurial Thought and Action,® we develop leaders who can create opportunities, envision and navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams to grow organizations and create economic and social value. Learn how you and your organization can create new opportunities with 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. Register now for the CIMS workshop on Thursday, October 14, Project Portfolio Management (PDF), and for the CIMS workshop on Thursday, October 21, Update and Forecast on Cloud Computing (PDF). Also, explore our fall executive courses.
Athletics Events
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BABSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (BAA)
 Did you know that the BAA offers two great financial benefits to Babson alumni, including an affinity credit card from Bank of America, and insurance discounts from Liberty Mutual?
In turn, these programs generate proceeds that help the BAA deliver on its goal to increase alumni engagement, through initiatives such as affinity programs, career support, outreach service efforts, and more. Show your Babson pride and sign up today!
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LIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Rocket Pitch − October 29
Babson alumni and student entrepreneurs are invited to the 11th annual Rocket Pitch on Friday, October 29, in Olin Hall. Each entrepreneur is allowed three minutes and three PowerPoint slides to quickly and succinctly deliver the critical differentiating elements of their ideas. Pitches happen in rapid succession in multiple rooms. An open networking reception will follow, allowing audience members to connect with the entrepreneurs directly. We welcome you to pitch or join the audience for this exciting event. For more information please contact Antonette Ho at 781-239-4456.
Save the Date for the Ninth Annual Babson Forum on Entrepreneurship & Innovation on Saturday, November 13, at Babson College. This year's forum will feature Marsh Carter, chairman, NYSE, Babson President Leonard A. Schlesinger, and more. |
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