Great Rankings News Continues Babson is increasingly regarded as one of America’s elite colleges. The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine recognized Babson for having the the top undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs in the nation. Learn More >> #Babsonbythenumbers Len Schlesinger challenged members of the Babson community to prove their knowledge of accomplishments and happenings through a new initiative, #Babsonbythenumbers. Alumni, students, faculty and staff made their best guesses on five numbers as they vied to win breakfast with the President. Today, Len revealed the correct answers. View Video >> Now LIVE! The Channel – B2B 2012 For the first time ever, tune into the Back to Babson Channel to view live and on demand content throughout the weekend! See Gerri Randlett Live from The Tent and Carol Hacker interviewing alumni Live from the Green Carpet outside of the Green & White Reception. Learn More or Tune in now! Food Sol at Babson On Tuesday, October 16th, Babson Entrepreneur-in-Residence Andrew Zimmern (host of Bizarre Foods and Bizarre Foods America) will join the weekly Food Sol Community Table via Skype to lead a conversation around the changing faces of hunger in America. This special edition of Community Table will run from 11:30-1:00 pm EST and Andrew will be on campus the following week for Babson Food Days. Learn More>> --- --- --- October 19: Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame You are invited to join us for the 2012 Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Dinner. This signature Babson event honors outstanding alumni entrepreneurs and demonstrates the impact Babson alumni have around the world. This year's honorees include Jeffrey Brown '86, founder of Brown's Super Stores, Inc. and UpLift Solutions; and Alberto Perlman '98, co-founder of Zumba Fitness LLC. In addition, meet the alumni Rising Stars who will be showcasing their businesses during a cocktail reception, then join us for dinner and hear from the 2012 honorees. Learn More & Register >> BabsonConnect – October 11 We are bringing Babson Connect back to San Francisco! We are delighted to be returning to the West Coast for a night of networking on October 11th. Join members of Babson staff as they connect with other alumni, meet and greet current and prospective students and hear from Thomas Georgens M'89, CEO of NetApp. It will be an information-rich experience that demonstrates Babson's commitment to making a difference in global business through Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®. Register Now>> Share Your Career Story With Current Students Will you share your career story and industry insights with Babson students? The Undergradate and Graduate Centers for Career Development have designed a very simple tool where you can make a huge impact on the success of our students. Please register with ProNet, our customized networking database tool. You are the best link to career advice for our opportunity seekers. Thank you for making a difference. Register Now>> Alumni Escape to Alcatraz Escape to the Extraordinary with Babson in San Francisco in March 2013! For the second year in a row, Babson will be sponsoring the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and Babson Corporate. Babson will be sponsoring both triathletes in main event as well as several teams in Corporate Challenge race. Deadline to register is November 1. Register Now>> Rocket Pitch - October 25 Babson alumni and student entrepreneurs are invited to the 13th annual Rocket Pitch on Thursday, October 25! Each entrepreneur is allowed three minutes and three PowerPoint slides to quickly and succinctly deliver the critical differentiating elements of their ideas. 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. Learn More >> Save the Date: Fall Student-Run Forums The 2nd Annual Babson Asia Entrepreneurship Forum will take place on October 26. The event is dedicated to providing opportunities of understanding, discussing, and being involved in growing businesses in Asia and by Asian entrepreneurial business people. The 11th annual Babson Entrepreneurship Forum will take place on November 9. This flagship event highlights Babson's reputation of global leadership in Entrepreneurship through panel sessions, business competitions and various guest speakers. The 10th Annual Cruickshank Race for Shelter 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. Support alternative break trips to El Salvador, Louisiana, and Mississippi by registering today. Register Now>> Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program Register today to mentor a current Babson student through CLTP. Fall 2012 dates are Oct. 25 and 27 and November 8 and 10. CLTP gives you the opportunity to provide important feedback to undergraduate students and helps you build important coaching skills for your resume. New coaches are welcome! Learn More & Register>> Raising Capital in the New Normal On October 17, 2012, the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, the Babson Investment Management Association, and the Babson Venture Capital Private Equity Club are proud to present: Raising Capital in the New Normal. This panel is comprised of a serial entrepreneur, merchant banker and a venture capitalists. The moderator is a noted expert in the area of entrepreneurial finance. Each brings a different perspective, coming from a different part of the business and all will share their views on what it takes to raise capital in the “new normal.” Learn More & Register>>