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June 5th, 2008
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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
Study Trip Note from Mary D.
Updates for Week of 6/07 - 6/14
Graduation Updates
MBA Admissions would
like you to Refer-a-Friend
2008 Forté MBA
Women’s Conference
The 2008 National Black MBA Association Case Competition
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MBA Office Updates
I had a wonderful 10 days with the undergrad students on their study tour on women’s leadership. We were in Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Prague and met with wonderful women entrepreneurs, the highest ranking woman in GE for Central Europe in Budapest, a partner at Ernst and Young in Prague, and great faculty at a variety of universities doing work on gender, CSR, and leadership. It was fabulous and got me very excited about the possibilities for what type of experiences might work well for MBA students!
I have just had two track meetings today with day and evening students and I think it is fair to say that many of you are feeling like you are truly in the tough part of the semester as courses are now having midterms, projects, and other deliverables starting or looming. June for many students is the toughest month of summer term, but then for many students it turns after the 4th of July because many electives are winding down, you have a sense of where you stand in your required coursework and the graduating students are in the 30 day countdown!! Hang in there and stay focused and remember that if you plan ahead, you can go those important social events in your life and have fun and recharge those intellectual batteries!!
“Wisdom is the sharing of wise experiences and knowledge, but a lot of it is common sense. The difference is how we apply this common sense - we all have the ability to keep going even when we face challenges in our lives - basically it comes down to your attitude. We can have a positive attitude towards life, or a negative attitude. We can focus on the good or we can focus on the bad. Keeping a positive mental attitude is one of the keys to success. The choice is always up to you! “ --Anon.
“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." --Joshua Marine
Updates for Week of 6/07 – 6/14 Non-Profit: 9am-4pm, Saturday, June 14th (CR2) SPM: 9am-4pm, Saturday, June 14th (CR1) Non-Profit: 9am-4pm, Sunday, June 15th (CR2)
Invitations
Cap & Gown Payments and Orders
If you have not submitted payment and/or your order for cap and gown please submit them ASAP!! Failure to do so may result in not receiving your order in time for graduation! Please let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns at paula.bent@simmons.edu. Voting
We have narrowed down the candidates for the class speakers, Pat Miller awards, and class marshals. There was a clear winner for the Part Time class marshal (announced later). All other categories are ready for round 2! Voting will remain open until Monday, June 9th at 12pm.
Newsletters to Madrinas members, assisting the CGO
director with support of the partnership.
Interested applicants send their
resume to: heatherjean.mac@gmail.com
MBA Admissions would like you to
Refer-a-Friend
The MBA Admissions office is looking for you to pay-it-forward.
We know that many of you were referred to the Simmons MBA program by alumnae
or current students. Do you know someone you think would be a great new
member of the Simmons MBA community? Come by the MBA Admissions office
to pick up an application fee waiver for your friend and let them know that
we are still accepting applications for the Fall. Give them some
pointers on the GMAT and start them on their way to achieving the Simmons
MBA. Also, let them know that we have an upcoming information session
on Tuesday June 3rd at 6pm in the Green Room. Thanks and
have a great long weekend from the MBA Admissions Team! Purpose. Passion. Power. Join
the Forté Foundation for the one women’s conference that brings
together everything you need to conquer your world and packs it into one exhilarating
weekend. Marshalling an international network of progressive companies,
world-class business schools and phenomenal women leaders, Forté’s MBA
Women’s Conference brings you an unrivaled agenda of speakers and
sessions that compel you to find your purpose, pursue your passion and
project your power. When: Monday, June 16
Where: Schedule: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 8:00
pm Annual Meeting If you would like to attend and cannot due to financial constraints, please
let Mary D know prior to June 1st. Hope to see you there! This will be another great opportunity to
network with alums and see the new building.
Competition Schedule
Friday, September 19, 2008 All
questions pertaining to the case competition can be directed to Case
Competition (NBMBAA) at 314-580-8086 or via CaseCompetition@nbmbaa.org. |
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Career
Services Updates
CAREER EXPO PREP SESSION
Want to learn more about the organizations attending the CareerExpo, and how to prepare for a great day? Join us on Thursday, June 12th from 4:00 – 6:00pm in the Mockler Case Room 1 to learn more about the event. We will discuss the flow of the day, what to expect, and how to effectively position yourself for success. RSVP: julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu
CSO Annual Career Expo - Thursday, June 19
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Paresky Center, 300 The Fenway - Simmons Main Campus SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be holding a raffle for a $200 Ann Taylor Gift Card for all students who RSVP and attend the Career Expo. The winner will be announced at the event on June 19th – the winner must be there to receive this gift! Confirmed Companies (as of June 4) Athenahealth
Note: Organizational overviews including current job openings will be emailed by Tuesday, June 10th.
Got An Off? Negotiations Seminar
Monday, June 23, 409 Comm. Ave, Green Room – 4:00 – 6:00pm
RSVP
– LIMITED SEATING
Facilitator: Ginny Rehberg
(http://www.ginnyrehberg.com/)
We'll
be walking through the steps of accepting the phone call when an offer comes
through, strategizing how to negotiate, what language to use and making the
big decision. If you are interested in
finding out about common negotiation mistakes, and how to manage the process
in your own best interests, come and join our discussion.
Technology
Workshops
Think
you might be interested in market research, analysis, or data collection?
1)
SPSS: This beneficial statistical software tool is used widely in many fields
that require statistical
analysis. Recent Job Postings – Visit Career Connect
~ Associate - Next Street Financial
Recent Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect
~ Intern - Recycline 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.
(WAVE)
Women’s Association of Venture and Equity, Inc and (NEVCA) Panel
discussion on Women who Aren't Afraid of Risk: Hear from women who've founded
and are building private equity firms Thursday, June 5, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Edwards
Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Admission is free for all members and guests of
WAVE/NEVCA Moderator, Sarah Camougis,
Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer Dodge LLP Panelists: Maria Cirino, Founder and
Managing Director, .406 Ventures Linda
Lynch, Founder and Managing Director, Fisher Lynch Capital Gina Raimondo, Founder and
General Partner, Point Judith Capital Gwill York, Founder and Managing Director, Lighthouse Capital
Partners To register, please visit our website at
http://www.women-wave.org If you
have any questions please email us at admin@women-wave.org or call
1-866-919-WAVE
10th Sino-American
Pharmaceutical Association New
Saturday,
June 14, 9:00 am -
5:30 pm
After the meeting, the 10th
anniversary celebration and dinner reception will be held in Cambridge
Marriott from 6pm to 9pm. You may network with the speakers from the
day-time conference and other distinguished guests. The ticket for the
dinner reception is $25.
Questions: For all other
questions, please contact or Visit: http://www.SAPA-NEweb.org <http://www.SAPA-NEweb.org>
2008
MBA Women’s Conference*
Friday,
June 27 - Saturday, June 28
Registration Deadline June 20
For complete details and to register for Conference: http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MBAWomensConference * Ask CSO for help with funding
Register with Forte: http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cc_powertools
The
Wall Street Journal Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, July 29 (Online)
You’ve never had a job
interview this easy.
At The
Wall Street Journal Virtual Career Fair, you’ll get immediate access to
the decision-makers who can hire you. Without traveling any farther than your
computer, you can:
Explore opportunities Do your
career homework Drop
off a resume or virtual business card Interview
by live chat with company representatives Network
in The Wall Street Journal Lounge Learn
more about this opportunity at: http://online.wsj.com/careers/career-fair?frame_src=http://www.wsj-classified.com/virtualcareerfair/
For Job Hunters, The Big Interview Is Getting Bigger Anxious about meeting a key hiring manager? Your job-search jitters may soon intensify when you confront the ultimate stress test: a panel of interviewers.
Pinch-Hitting Is a Key To Success at Small Firms
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New Book Display Visit the library & check out our new display, focusing on career resources—just in time for you to send out your resumes! Library Blog Check out the SOM library’s blog, found on the web at http://somlibrarian.wordpress.com/ to read articles of interest to the SOM Community. |