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June 27th, 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 6/27 - 7/4
Graduation Updates
Class Gift 2008
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MBA Office Updates
Next week is a much deserved mid semester break for the fourth of July. It will come at a great time as for many students getting through June was the summer hurdle and you are almost there! Take some time over the holiday to rest, and have some fun with family and friends. You know that I really believe that when you get some down time, you are much more productive at work and school because your body and mind has had a chance to rest!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -- Mark Twain
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." --Nelson Mandela Non-Profit Class Friday, June 27th 6-9pm (CR2) Saturday, June 28th 9am-4pm (CR2) Sunday, June 29th 9am-4pm (CR2)
Student News
Annie Hennigan was promoted to be the Simmons College Head Coach for the Softball team after being the Assistant Director for the last 3 years!
Fall Registration Registration for Fall 08 is open! Please register for your fall courses now!! For students thinking about entrepreneurship, the first course-Feasibility has no pre-req’s and will start in October and then students will finish up the course over the January intersession. Graduation Speaker This year’s Graduation Commencement speaker is Simmons College Trustee Regina Pisa, chairman and managing partner of the law firm of Goodwin Procter LLP. With more than 500 attorneys, Goodwin Procter is one of the largest law firms in New England. Ms. Pisa's practice focuses primarily on the financial services area, representing both banks and investment companies. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, earning national recognition for her firm. She is one of the very few women serving as managing partner for a national law firm. She will be talking about transformational leadership.
Graduation Meetings
Please be sure to attend the graduation meeting for important information related to graduation.
Tuesday, July 15th Day Students: 12-12:45pm, Case Room 2 Night Students: 5-5:45pm, Case Room 2
Graduation Student Speakers
Speakers voted by the graduating class are Heather Lantz to represent the day program and Rachele McDonough to represent the evening program.
Invitations
Living Sustainability: Our Legacy. Our Leadership http://livingsustainability.googlepages.com/home The class gift committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to and participated in th e recent raffle and Kick - Off Class Gift Campaign Party on June 20th . It was a complete success! Ticket sale revenue is currently over $1150 and money is still trickling in. Erin McFee , Erin DeCurtis and Amy Ferguson ( Director, School of Management Development ) shared a few words with attendees highlighting the genesis and value behind the Class Gift campaign as well as their personal interest in the cause. Congratulations to all who won a prize and winners who were not in attendance will receive an email advising where/when to pick up their prize. The campaign continues … we look forward to speaking with each of you contributing to the class gift a nd to answer any of your questions or concerns. *The Class of 2008 Gift for Sustainability and Principled Leadership* Members of the Simmons School of Management Class of 2008 give to the Simmons School of Management a gift to support the promotion of sustainability and principled leadership at the School. The Dean of the School of Management will use this gift to support the most innovative, exciting, and important activities related to sustainability and principled leadership at the School of Management. The Dean may use this gift to support activities such as, but not limited to, faculty and/or student research on corporate social responsibility and principled leadership in business; design and enhancement of curriculum related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility; student internships related to sustainability and/or "green" business pursuits; extracurricular and/or academic student activities related to corporate social responsibility; and other activities in support of learning about and practicing principled leadership in business. The Class of 2008 makes this gift to support the commitment to principled leadership held by the faculty, administration, staff, and students of the School of Management community and as a showing of support for the School's visible commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the form of its new building. Members of the Class of 2008 hope the products and beneficiaries of this gift will continue to highlight to the world beyond the Simmons campus the School of Management's unique commitment to teaching and training principled leaders in business. Thank you again for your continued support; this is truly a collective effort. Only 43 days left till Graduation! Jen Albert, Martha Conover, Erin DeCurtis, Heather Lantz, Erin McFee and the 2008 Class Gift Committee |
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Careers at Philips with Karin Daly of Philips Healthcare, Global Marketing Resources Division Please join Karin Daly, Head of the Global Marcom Management Group at Philips Healthcare, for an informal, informational brown bag lunch about careers, especially in marketing, at Philips Healthcare, and more broadly at the Philips Corporation. Before her current role, based in Andover, MA, Karin has worked for Philips at their headquarters in Amsterdam as VP of Global Brand Management. Philips is a global leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions through their brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” They employ approximately 128,100 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of 34 billion USD in 2006, they are a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. Philips has been a leader in sustainable business since their founding. Faculty Publications
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Workshops
The SPSS and Zoomerang workshops are being rescheduled for July. The exact dates will be announced shortly.
UPCOMING
EVENTS - IMPORTANT TIME SENSITIVE
Alumnae Panel Discussion: New Job Success For complete details and to register for Conference: http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MBAWomensConference 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 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
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4th of July Weekend Check out The Harvard Business Review’s special Centennial Issue. Read about new models of employee motivation, investing in the Long Tail, and customer-centric innovations in India. We’re happy to report that the SOM Library blog has been chosen as one of the “Top 100 Management and Leadership Blogs” by HR World. Check out the list at http://www.hrworld.com/features/top-100-management-blogs-061008/ and read the SOM library’s blog, found on the web at http://somlibrarian.wordpress.com/ for articles of interest to the SOM Community. 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! |