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Babson Executive Education
Managing the Virtual Workforce
Outsourcing, globalization, collaboration platforms and programs, social media, and the explosive growth of mobile devices and applications all contribute to the continuing virtualization of work. What are the impacts and implications on the workforce? What are the pitfalls of working virtually and how can organizations anticipate and overcome them? These issues will be explored at Babson Executive Education's upcoming Breakfast Briefing, taking place at on the morning of October 25, 2011. Learn more and register>>
Celebrating International Entrepreneurs
Babson alumni from abroad are invited to join the first Spotlight: Babson Entrepreneurs Making Their Global Footprint, sponsored by the Blank Center and the Glavin Office of International Programs. Showcase your business or your family business to the Babson community during Babson's International Education Week (November 3-10) and Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 14-20). Deadline date for submissions is September 30. To participate or for more information, please contact the Blank Center.
Rocket Pitch - October 27
Babson alumni and student entrepreneurs are invited to the 12th annual Rocket Pitch on Thursday, October 27 in Olin Hall at 1pm. 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.
West Coast Rocket Pitch
Rocket Pitch is one of Babson College's greatest traditions and we are very excited to bring it to the West Coast. Please join us for the inaugural West Coast Rocket Pitch on Saturday, October 1 at Babson's San Francisco campus. MBA students from the top business schools are invited to pitch their business concept in three minutes to compete for $15,000+ in prizes. Register to attend, or get more information.
Cruickshank Race for Shelter
The 9th Annual Cruickshank Race for Shelter is Saturday, October 15th. The Cruickshank Race is a 5K run/walk that brings together students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and the community to raise funds for the Babson chapter of Habitat for Humanity and the Bernon Center's volunteer initiatives. Past support from the Cruickshank race has allowed the Bernon Center to offer alternative break trips to El Salvador, Louisiana, and Mississippi to the Babson Community. Alumni are encouraged to participate!
Center for Career Development
Would you like a group of talented Babson students to review an area of opportunity in your organization? Submit your project for consideration for our Spring 2012 Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE)!
Do you know of a manufacturing or distribution center that Organizing for Effective Management students could tour and provide suggestions and insight? Please contact Arline MacCormack, Assistant Director of Experiential Learning..
Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork
Register Today! Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Fall 2011 dates are October 20 and 22 and November 3 and 5. CLTP gives you the opportunity to provide feedback on leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to undergraduate students and helps you build important coaching skills for your resume. New coaches are welcome!
Center for Information Management Studies
CIMS serves the Boston IT management community through educational programs, executive courses, and a valuable network of IT professionals. Register now for CIMS' October 5 workshop on "Current Trends in Business Intelligence and Analytics [pdf]". Information on upcoming executive courses is also available.
Food Day at Babson College
Led by Babson Alum Rachel Greenberger M'11
On October 24, with the rest of the nation, Babson will celebrate Food Day by providing "digestible" entry points into the food debates that matter and catalyzing authentic exchanges between concerned eaters and the food companies that provide for them. People think and act the same way we eat: in bite-sized pieces. So Babson's Food Day is all about practical, tangible ways to think critically and choose actively around food. | 
The 2011-2012 Academic Year is now underway...and we're off to a great start! In addition to the abundance of activity happening at the Wellesley campus, Babson has now officially made its mark within Boston city limits with the opening of 
