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June 12th, 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
Note from Mary D.
Updates for Week of 6/14 - 6/22
Registration Updates
MBA Admissions would like you to Refer-a-Friend
Speaker Event : Sherry Gordon on June 16th
Staffing Changes in the Career Services Office
Marketing Guru - Contest Winner!
*Graduating Class Party 6/20, Raffle & Gift Designation*
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MBA Office Updates
Well it is the playoffs and since golf is my favorite sport with a major tournament this weekend, I decided that it might be time to resurrect the sports analogies!! Momentum would be my analogy of the week. In your MBA program, momentum can build or swing when you finish a big IT or Strategy presentation, get the Ops midterm behind you, or have a class end. It is that sense of confidence that comes from accomplishment and success towards a goal. One thing that I always observe in you as a collective group of students is that you never lose sight of your end goal, which is not just to get the MBA, but to come out of each semester or the program different than you started, with stronger skills and abilities and more confidence. You come to class every week, multiple days and nights, for 3 to 11 semesters. You prepare hard, and you each give it your all, every day and every week. You are all a great example of momentum that never quits!
“ Sometimes being pushed to the wall gives you the momentum necessary to get over it!“ --Peter de Jager
“One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals. " --Michael Korda
Updates for Week of 6/14– 6/22 SPM: 9am-4pm, Saturday, June 14th (CR1) Non-Profit: 9am-4pm, Sunday, June 15th (CR2) LGA: 9am-3pm, Friday, June 20 (CR2)
Fall Registration
Registration materials for the Fall 2008 semester, including the course synopsis, will be available Wednesday, June 18th. The appointment times for your fall online registration have been randomly assigned by the Registrar’s Office based on credits earned. You may begin your registration at the appointed time or any time after it. Simply log on to AARC (the online registration tool) and click "My Registration Start & End Time" for your specialized appointment time. AARC will be open beginning on June 25th.
Invitations
Graduation Announcements
Graduation Announcements are ready for pick up in the MBA Office.
Voting The voting has closed for the class speakers, award winners, and marshals. We will reveal the winners soon for the class speakers and marshals. The Pat Miller award winners will be announced at the Dean's Reception.
An Investments class has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th from 6-9pm in the 5th Floor Case Room to make up for the canceled class on June 2nd.
Graduating Class Party 6/20, Raffle & Gift Designation
OUR LEGACY
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 Saturday July 19th. Thanks and best wishes 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. 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 Julie Barenholtz, our amazing Career Services Coordinator, has been offered a wonderful opportunity to conduct clinical research at Joslin Diabetes Center. This position will allow her to use her master’s degree in social work combined with her commitment to addressing serious health problems in a challenging world-renowned setting. We have been fortunate to have Julie with us for nearly 2 years, and she will be sorely missed as a key member of the CSO, and of the School overall. Please join me and Terry in congratulating Julie, and wishing her well in this new endeavor. Marketing Guru – Contest Winner! We received 16 excellent entries for naming our new 2009 internship program. All of the entries were then passed onto a program committee made up of faculty and administrators for a final vote. We are pleased to announce the new program name will be called, “Women’s Internship Network (WIN)”, entered by Jennifer Canfield! Thank you to all of the marketing gurus who participated, and congratulations to Jennifer! CGO Seeks Upcoming
Graduate Assistant For Upcoming School Year Newsletters to Madrinas members, assisting the CGO
director with support of the partnership.
Interested applicants send their
resume to: heatherjean.mac@gmail.com
UPCOMING
EVENTS - IMPORTANT TIME SENSITIVE
CAREER EXPO PREP SESSION Want to learn more about the organizations attending the Career Expo, 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 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! Please also view the important attachments: Career Connect Instructions, Company Profiles, and Preparation Tip Power Point. Confirmed Companies (as of June 11) Monday, June 23, 409 Comm. Ave, Green Room – 4:00 – 6:00pm 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. Seminar: New Job Success Wednesday, July 15, 409 Comm. Ave, Green Room – 4:00 – 6:00pm After landing a new job, one might think that what is called for is a sigh of relief. It is common to assume all the hard work is over. Think again. The first ninety days on a new job can be a very vulnerable time while also a time of great opportunity. Technology Workshops Think you might be interested in market research, analysis, or data collection? Shelley Strowman will be offering two great workshops that will add value to your resume. 1) SPSS: This beneficial statistical software tool is used widely in many fields that require statistical analysis. Recent Job Postings – Visit Career Connect ~ Managing Associate, Advisory Services - Next Street Financial Recent Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect ~ Sales & Marketing Internship - EPFR 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
10th Sino-American Pharmaceutical Association New England (SAPA-NE) Annual Conference 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 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association- Summer Networking event - Small Bites with Sound Bites Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 – 9:30 pm Kick of the summer with an evening of networking with your HBA colleagues while sampling the exquisite taste of fine tapas and sangria! For event details and to register: https://hbaonline.hbanet.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=1502 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce: Life Sciences Forum Thursday, June 26, 7:45 a.m. Registration & Networking, 8:10 - 9:00 a.m. Register: Visit Life Sciences Forum Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28 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
Networking and Schmoozing for Women and Minorities Staples acquisition boosts delivery business
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Group Study Rooms We have had some issues recently where a group has signed up for a group study room, made the long trek up to the fifth floor, and found another group occupying that room. This is a reminder that you must sign up with the library if you want to use a group study room. If you have not signed up for the room and a group who has comes to use it, then you need to give them preference in using the room. We appreciate you following this policy, especially during this period when many groups are meeting. BGGE Assistance If you need any assistance with your BGGE projects, please do not hesitate to contact either Linda Schuller Wolf (Linda.wolf@simmons.edu, 617.521.3851) or Michael Wick (wick2@simmons.edu, 617.521.3847) for an appointment or just some quick help. Featured Item of the Week Check out The Economist’s special Technology Quarterly section from the recent issue. Read about desalination efforts, wind and wave farming, and other technology efforts. 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. |