November 8th, 2007

MBA OFFICE NEWS & EVENTS CAREER SERVICES SOM LIBRARY

Headings marked in MAROON represent previously posted information; those marked in BLUE represent new information.

The mission of the Simmons School of Management is to educate women for power and principled leadership. We are committed to the advancement of knowledge and practice in management through excellence in education and research. Our academic programs offer rigorous, applied, management education designed for women. We focus on leadership, and our programs integrate the strategic, functional, and behavioral aspects of management. SOM students gain the knowledge, analytical skills, and confidence that they need to manage successfully in dynamic and global environments. We are invested in our students’ success and support them as they launch, advance, and change their careers.

New Information This Week

Note from Mary D.
Quote of the Week
Schedule Updates for Week of 11/12- 11/18
Registration Updates
Hours of Operations over November Holidays

The Access to Capital (A2C) Forum
Entrepreneurship Certificate Information Session
International Education Week Nov 12 -16
Thanksgiving Invitation
UG Marketing Project
New SOM Building Updates

MBA Office Updates

Note From Mary D.

Next week is week 11 of the semester, so if you find yourself in the midst of lots of tests and deliverables, feeling that the pace is a bit relentless and you are a little tired, it is normal!! You only have 5 weeks left in the semester..Hard to believe!! The good news is that you have a break for the Thanksgiving holiday coming and a chance to catch your breath, have some fun with family and friends and gear up for the final push. I figured I would give my non sports fans a break this week from my analogies!!

Quotes of the Week

"Continuous effort -- not strength or intelligence -- is the key to unlocking our potential."
--Liane Cardes

"One cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
--Andre Gide

Schedule Updates for Week of 11/12- 11/17

November 12^th 2007 Veterans Day Please see Hours of Operations and Library Updates for details on school closing.

Track Meeting November 13^th, 2007 11a.m. to 12p.m. CR2

CSR Cancelled November 14^th, 2007

Entrepreneurship Alumna Forum November 16^th, 2007
Orgs Change Management Simulation November 17^th, 2007 9a.m. to 4p.m. CR2


Registration Updates

All registration materials were released again yesterday as the first time it didn't go through! Registration opens next week and the MBA Program Office staff and your faculty are available to help with advising questions!!

Analytical Decision Making will NOT be a summer 2008 elective as planned. Neal Yanofsky, CEO of Panera, has promised he will be back to teach at a later date, but this summer will not work with some new increased work responsibilities he is assuming at Panera.

Hours of Operations over November Holidays:

Monday, November 12th (Veteran's Day):  The SOM will be opened from 3:30-9:30pm and during this time, Students will have ID access to Mockler Bldg and the front door of 409 Comm. Ave.   Prior to 3:30pm if you are looking for an alternate space to study, feel free to use the Main College Library, which is open from 10:00am-11:00pm.

Thanksgiving Weekend Hours: The SOM will be closed from 12noon on Wednesday (11/21) through 7:00am on Monday (11/26). Students will not have access to the SOM Building during this time.  If you are looking for an alternate space to study, feel free to use the Main College Library, which is open on Saturday (11/25) from 8:00am-8:00pm and Sunday (11/16) from 10:00am-11:00pm.

The Access to Capital (A2C) Forum

Learn how to build your team and your partnerships from New England’s most successful CEO’s. Hear how to navigate the world of equity capital from the top venture capital and angel firms in Boston. Get your most pressing questions answered by an expert at our Birds of a Feather session. Hear a select group of entrepreneurs pitch their innovative businesses. Network with investors, CEOs and entrepreneurs who have already successfully navigated the world of equity funding.

Attached to this MBA Update you will find a flyer containing information on how to register for this event. Also, we are having a drawing for 2 free student passes to accompany Professor Teresa Nelson to the Enterprise Forum for any student registering for GSM 600 for the spring 2008 term.


Entrepreneurship Certificate Information Session

DATE: Wednesday, November 14^th

TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

DESCRIPTION:  Professor Teresa Nelson, the SOM's Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship will provide an overview of the graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship.  The Certificate program is an innovative and intensive program designed to teach, mentor and network women as they plan and launch new ventures.  The curriculum is comprised of a sequenced set of four graduate level business courses including an Entrepreneurship Practicum.

For questions and to RSVP, please contact Darla Pires-DeGrace at 617.521.3839 or darla.pires-degrace@simmons.edu


International Education Week Nov 12 -16.

Next week is International Education Week, a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The SOM MBA student body is a great example of this with students from Madagascar, South Africa, India, Haiti, Russia, Kenya, China, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and the U.S. attending this year.

For more information about International Education Week or to test your Global IQ (choose a quick online quiz to test your knowledge in either Geographic Economy, Cultural Geography, or the Cities of the

World) visit http://iew.state.gov/

Thanksgiving Invitation

Jane Mooney would like to invite any students with no Thanksgiving plans to come to her house and spend Thanksgiving with her family. Many of us can vouch for the fact that she is a fabulous cook, so all that go are in for a real treat! Please RSVP to her (jane.mooney@simmons.edu/617.521.3836) no later than Monday, November 19^th if you would like to join her. She lives very close to public transportation lines!

UG Marketing Project-Needs MBA Moms To Respond Online Survey

Attention all MBA students! Want to help a team of Simmons' entrepreneurs? Then fill out our online survey. We are Sprout, an adjustable, organic clothing line for infants ages 12-36 months. We are looking for a diverse group of participants, especially mothers, to help us determine our target market. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and will be online until Sunday (11/11/07) at midnight. Come be a part of our market research to help innovate infant clothing!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=a7paXC6ymzGlUjy7ppExbg_3d_3d

Net Impact - Upcoming Meetings and Events

- Thursday, 11/8, 5 pm - Next general meeting of Net Impact

- Thursday, 11/15, 5 pm - Planning meeting for fall event on 11/20

- Tuesday, 11/20 - Save the date for an event with Dean Merrill-Sands and other special guests

All meetings in Mockler unless otherwise noted.

What is Net Impact?

The Simmons School of Management chapter of Net Impact is part of an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of new leaders who use business to improve the world.

For more information or to get involved, please contact katherine.macrostie@simmons.edu or one of your NI classmates. Hope to see you there!

Baby Boomers And Gen'x Students Needed For UG Marketing Group-Serenity Shower

The UG marketing team of Serenity Shower is looking for MBA's who fit the gen x or baby boomer category to fill out their survey. It won't take you long and will help them a lot!

Thanks! Mary D

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=emd5o0AAs_2bopGUQM7r5CSQ_3d_3d


Simmons SOM Fall Phonathon

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Simmons College, 300 the Fenway, Boston MA
Advancement Hall, 4th Floor of the Beatley Library Building

The Office of Development and Alumnae Relations (ODAR) is seeking volunteers for our Fall Phonathon. Our phonathons are an important component of achieving our fundraising goals, and also provide a great opportunity for students to meet and interact with SOM alumnae who also volunteer for the phonathon.  We begin each night with training, so even if you have never volunteered before, you will be comfortable on the phone.  In fact, our Phonathons are a wonderful opportunity for you to sharpen your fundraising and networking skills, which are useful in any field. Please join us to help the SOM reach its goals for 2008. This year's priorities include: strengthening Institutional Growth and Stature, expanding our Global Presence, integrating Innovative Teaching through Technology and adding electives focused on Corporate Social Responsibility. We will provide parking, delicious refreshments, and good spirit to our volunteer callers. Check your calendars and contact Abbie Mohlin at 617.521.3825 or abigail.mohlin@simmons.edu to volunteer.


Spring 2008 discounted MBTA passes now available

Order forms for discounted Spring 2008 semester MBTA passes are now available. The forms can be found online at http://my.simmons.edu/life/commuter/index.shtml as well as on the wall outside W-002 in the Main College Building. The deadline for submission of orders is January 8, 2008, and payments can be made by check, money order, or by paying cash at the Cashier's Window outside W-207 in the MCB. No late orders will be accepted, and payments cannot be made by credit or debit card.

If you have questions, please visit http://my.simmons.edu/life/commuter/index.shtml, email gitchell@simmons.edu, or call 617.521.2423.


OB candidate Karen Whelan-Berry will be on campus

Our first OB candidate Karen Whelan-Berry on campus Monday November 5th. She will have a presentation in the Green room at 2:30-3:30. Please Pencil it in to your calendars we would love to have you attend.

News & Events

The CGO’s Fall, 2007 Distinguished Research Scholar Speakers Series.

Hosted by: Dr. Joyce K. Fletcher, Distinguished Research Scholar Simmons School of Management 409 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA.

Date: Today!

Time and Location: 4pm-5:30pm in the Green Room.
We will provide beverages and cookies.                      
Speaker and Topic: Karen Golden-Biddle, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Boston University School of Management, 
“Excavating the Everyday Work of Change” Golden-Biddle, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Boston University School of Management,  “Excavating the Everyday Work of Change”                                                                               

We hear a lot about major transformation, jolts and the large scale efforts associated with organizational change, But much of the essential work in changing organizations, that which takes place everyday in micro-level situations, has remained invisible. In this session, researcher and author Karen Golden-Biddle will present and give us an opportunity to excavate this everyday work of change, based on the findings of a 5 year study in real time of people implementing system change in the health sector.

>>>> Please RSVP by November 2 for “Excavating the Everyday Work of Change” to CGO@simmons.edu

Date: December 11, 2007
Time and Location: 12pm -1:30pm in the Green Room. This is a brown bag, cookies and beverages will be provided.
Speaker and Topic: Hannah Riley Bowles, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, "Sometimes It Does Hurt to Ask".                                                                                      
Deficiency models suggest that women are reticent about negotiating for higher compensation because they lack confidence or training.   Research by Hannah Riley Bowles and colleagues suggests otherwise.  They found that women's reticence to negotiate for higher pay to be based not on so called 'deficiencies' but rather on an accurate assessment of the social costs that accrue to women who "ask". That is, women are less inclined to negotiate when they face a higher social risk from doing so. In this provocative presentation we will hear why women hold back and discuss how to approach compensation negotiations in a way that minimizes the social risks of asking and can lead to more positive outcomes.

>>>> Please RSVP by December 4 for “Sometimes It Does Hurt to Ask” to CGO@simmons.edu

Career Services Updates

You’re invited . . .

ANNUAL INDUSTRY EXPO

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 – 8:30 am – 12:00pm, Green & Gold Rooms

This is a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to meet and network with SOM Alumnae and Friends of the SOM who will share their insights and answer your questions regarding their functional areas, organizations and industries.

For additional details:  Log into Career Connect - Resource Library- Industry Expo 2007 Folder (https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/)

Space is limited!

RSVP: julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu

Annual Industry Expo Preparation Session

Learn about the flow of the day

Practice elevator pitch/positioning yourself

Wednesday November 14th, 4:00pm – 5:45pm Mockler Case Room 1

RSVP: julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu

MBA Rotational and Management Development Programs

DETAILS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON CAREER CONNECT (https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) – DEADLINE 11/16/07

Administrative Fellowship Program

KeyBank – DEADLINE 12/8/07

Associate Program - Investment Banking, Corporate Banking

EMC – DEADLINE 12/31/07

Marketing Development Leadership Program

Finance Training Program

Recent Job Postings – Visit Career Connect

- Financial Analyst – Benson & Miller

- Senior Project Manager– Bank of America

- Marketing and Communications Associate – Non Profit Finance Fund

- Studio Manager- Communication via Design, Ltd.

- Research Analyst – Human Capital Management - Aberdeen

Recent Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect

Field Marketing Intern - EdNets

As a reminder, please keep your Career Connect profile up to date. If you forgot your username and password, please contact julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu or 617-521-3857. Please do not re-register yourself as past information about you will be lost. Any questions about Career Connect? Please do not hesitate to contact Julie.

Outside Networking & Career Events

Outside networking and career events will be posted in detail on Career Connect in the Events and Conferences folder located in the Resource Library. Below serves as a brief reminder of upcoming events. You can register for Career Connect at: https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/home.aspx

CFO Summit

Thursday November 29^th, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm.

Newton Marriott, Newton, MA ($350 General Admission. Sold out last year!)

Interesting Career Articles

Hiring Picks Up Pace With Speed Interviews

One morning in August, Robin Dayer arrived at the Chicago headquarters of Abbott Laboratories to interview for a financial-analyst job. By nightfall, she'd landed the position.

For complete article:

http://www.collegejournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing/20071106-needleman.html?coljcontent=mail

Will Taking My Employer's Counteroffer Hurt My Career?

Question: Is it true that taking a counteroffer is bad for a career? I accepted a new job, but then took a counteroffer from my current employer. I thought it would be better to stay at a place I knew, plus I was told I could head up some new activities. Do you think I made the wrong decision?

Read entire article at: http://www.careerjournal.com/columnists/qanda/salaryissues/20071106-qandasalaryissues.html?cjcontent=mail

Library Updates

Holiday Hours: The library hours for the Veterans Day weekend are as follows: Saturday, November 10: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 11: Closed, Monday, November 12: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Recommended Reading from the SOM Library…

Stop by the library and take a look at our display of books on women and work.

Take a look at the “Best Green Companies” in the most recent issue of Working Mother magazine.

Check out the “Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies” in the November 2007 issue of Entrepreneur magazine.

Bloomberg Tutorials – If you are still interested in a Bloomberg tutorial, please email Kathy (kathleen.berger@simmons.edu).

Need Help with Citing Your Sources:

The library has an online guide to creating a bibliography and using citation styles: http://my.simmons.edu/library/bibliography/. This guide includes examples from citation styles such APA, Chicago and MLA.

Reminder: Please remember to use your cell phones outside of the library.

Reminder: Please be respectful of students using the quiet study space.

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