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May 1st, 2008 |
The mission of the
New Information This Week
Note From Mary D.
Quote of the week
Updates for Week of 5/03
– 5/10
Conference Volunteers
2008
Initial Graduation List Posted!
Simmons Net Impact presents an
SRI Panel Event
CLASS GIFT 2008
Boston Women in Finance: Career
Development Workshop
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MBA
Office Updates “It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability
to discover ability in others is the true test” “You can’t
build a reputation on the things you are going to do”
Simmons
Leadership Conference Saturday May 3rd Investments
Saturday May 10th 1-4 p.m. 5th Floor CR Public
Speaking (A) Saturday May 10th 9-12 p.m. CR1 Public
Speaking (B) Saturday May 10th 1-4 p.m. CR1 Business
Plans Saturday May 10th 1-4 p.m. Green Room As we head into leadership conference weekend, I
just wanted to thank all of you that have volunteered to work it in advance.
It is such an important day for the school and we cannot run a successful
event without you. I know you are giving up a weekend day, and in school they
are particularly precious, so know how much we appreciate it and I will see
you on Saturday. I have dusted off my suit and found my shoes, so all is
well!!
Please
take a look at the 2008 Graduation List posted in the Mockler Building Lobby.
If you feel your name should be on the list -
OR - You
feel your name should NOT be on the list contact
Paula Bent at x2406 or paula.bent@simmons.edu
Don’t
panic if your name does not appear as this is an initial list.
Socially
Responsible Investing: To Profit with Principles Moderator:
Dr. Indra Guertler Panelists:
Rob Thomas, President and Founder of Social(K) Funds Reception:5:30-6:00p Event:6:00-7:00p Location:
Simmons Cost: Free,
Open to All RSVP
Required mcfee@simmons.edu This
panel discussion explores the world of socially responsible investing, from
options for retirement to different methods of screening companies for
inclusion in a fund. Its focus is to facilitate informed investment
decisions and it is a response to the explosive growth of “green”
funds in the marketplace. Currently, there is over 2.7 trillion
socially responsible investment dollars in the The Class Gift 2008
Team has launched! The co-chairs and
committee members are coordinating a meeting for members of the graduating
class of 2008. If you are interested in participating in our class
legacy at the SOM, please feel free to drop by Friday evening on May 2nd
for a quick bite and brainstorming discussion on gift ideas. The goal
of the gathering is to determine a few gift ideas to present to the Dean and
graduating class for a vote, and to determine where everyone's interest lies
in participation, so please drop by and join the discussion. Location: The Summer
Shack, Alewife Public Trans: Right next
to the Alewife Red Line station Your Class Gift 2008
Leadership Team is: Jen Albert, Martha Conover, Erin Decurtis,
Heather Lantz, Erin McFee, and Janet Takaringwa.
We are eager to include as many members of the graduating class as are
interested on various committees, so please feel free to contact Jen Albert (jennifer.albert@simmons.edu)
if you are interested. We look forward to
seeing you all there! You invest a lot of effort in writing your
investment-related communications. Wouldn't it be nice if people actually
read what you write? Boston Women in Finance is pleased to have Susan Weiner,
CFA of Investment Writing.com lead a lunch & learn investment writing
workshop, titled "How to Write What People Will Read About
Investments." Lunch will be provided! Writing about topics that will interest your clients,
and packaging them in a reader-friendly way, will boost your return on
investment. This interactive program will use examples from investment
commentary to help you to understand your reader's perspective on your
writing. It will also suggest techniques for brainstorming, formatting,
and editing your writing. About Susan Weiner: Susan Weiner, CFA, helps
financial professionals increase the impact of their writing on clients and
prospects. She writes and edits investment commentary, white papers,
articles, web pages, and other communications for leading investment and
wealth management firms. Additional details on Susan's background can be
found in the registration link below. (www.investmentwriting.com) Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 / 12:00 - 1:30
p.m. Cost: Student & Affiliates $10 To Register: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=158587 Faculty have until Sunday, April 27 to turn grades in
for the Spring semester. Many faculty will be done grading before that time
and will post grades as soon as they are done. For new January students, you
will be able to see your grades as they are completed. We do not have a
system that requires all grades to be entered before a student can see them! ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Generations
Incorporated unites older adults and youth in service to strengthen
individuals and communities. We are working toward the day when older adults
and youth are widely regarded as resources to one another and widespread
intergenerational relationships lead to substantially stronger communities.
Currently, we strive to achieve this goal through our focus on
children’s literacy. We are
a fast paced, innovative organization in which service is the organizing
principle. The Generations Incorporated Experience Corps program, through
which we bring older adults into school and after school sites to serve as
mentors and literacy volunteers, is one of the best in the nation. Currently,
Generations Incorporated is expanding throughout Greater Boston, and needs an
intern to support this strategic planning process. QUALIFICATIONS MBA,
MPA or other graduate degree candidate interested in working with a nonprofit
organization through the final stages of a strategic planning process. Strong
communication skills, high level of detail and organization, ability to
quickly understand the organization, and dedication are essential to this
internship. For more information, please see the word document attached to the
MBA Update. What
you get: Every volunteer will receive a free polo shirt and resident students
may remain in the residence halls free of charge until May 18th. Commuter
students will receive a $65 honorarium. Please join us and take part in the
Commencement 2008 celebration at the Transportation
from the Simmons parking lot to When:
Wednesday, May 14th at 11 A.M. Where:
C101 (Free
luncheon for volunteers following the meeting.) If you
are interested send the attached sign up sheet to: commencement@simmons.edu by MAY
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Cradles to Crayons The program combines didactic learning and
service learning on the topic of social entrepreneurship. A two hour evening
session on the definition and application of social entrepreneurship will be led by Teresa Nelson, Ph.D.,
Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship,
Simmons College School of Management, and Lynn Margherio,
Cradles to Crayons Founder and CEO ( May 7th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM Simmons College Palace Road Building, Room P406). The course attendees will follow up this session with a service
project at Cradles to Crayons
on May 15th (at 3:00PM – 6:00PM; Please join us. Alumni $20 - Students: Free, but
register (phone) by contacting: 617-521-3937
or (email): sswprofed@simmons.edu.
A celebration reception will take place on
Friday, May 2, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Green Room at the Simmons
School of Management, The program will include a preview of recent
research by Professors Stacy Blake-Beard, Cynthia Ingols and Mary Shapiro who
will share their preliminary findings on their examination of how women
across ethnic groups manage their careers. An update on the accomplishments
of the The Simmons Leadership Conference, with keynote
speaker, Gloria Estefan, will take place on the
following day, May 3, 2008 in DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is the generous sponsor of the reception. Please RSVP to patricia.deyton@simmons.edu if
you plan to attend the reception and advise us if you are attending the
Leadership Conference. We hope you will join us for this very special
event and celebration. Roseanne Lopez, President, Madrinas |
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CSO
Annual Career Expo - Thursday, June 19 12:30
pm – 5:30 pm, LIMITED
SEATING - RSVP TODAY! julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu
Please
see invitation attached Preparation tips and company updates will be added
weekly to the Career Connect Resource Library and posted in the MBA Update Fireside
Chat: Human Resources & Organizational Development as a Career Choice Wednesday May 14, 3:30 – 5:45pm, Green Room RSVP by May 7, julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu
Guests
Working
in a High Growth Firm Monday,
May 19, 2008 - 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Panel
Presentation: Presented by the Entrepreneurship Program and the Career
Services Office Please
Sign up NOW – Seating Limited RSVP: entrepreneurship@simmons.edu Moderator: Professor Teresa Nelson Panelists:
Forté Foundation is a consortium of major corporations and
top business schools that has become a powerful change agent in educating and
directing talented women toward leadership roles in business. There
are many benefits of registering with Forté. Two
that you may be particularly interested in are access to Forté’s
online directory, resume database, and job finder; As well as special access
to Forté’s company sponsors through events
and networking opportunities. Take
advantage of your membership today and attend the: 2008
MBA Women’s Conference* Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28 Registration Deadline June 20
For
complete details and to register: http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MBAWomensConference * Ask
CSO for help with funding Additional
details explaining Forté Foundation and all your
member benefits are attached. Register with Forte:http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cc_powertools
Recent
Job Postings – Visit Career Connect ~ Sr.
Financial Analyst/Business Partner Role - Alkermes,
Inc. ~
Financial Analyst - ~
Associate Business Analyst - PTC ~ Managing
Associate, Advisory Services - ~
Project Manager - The Parent Review Great
Students
and Alumnae of all levels and functions are encouraged to be a part of a
great CSR Initiative in Healthcare. Don’t
miss the chance to be part of one of the largest industries in Join
SVP Nancy McDermott at (TopSource) and President of
ONQI (Overall Nutritional Quality Index), to work on a new Partnership
between a grocery chain cooperative and a Hospital to help Americans eat
better. For
more information and to submit your resume please email Constance de Brun ‘08, at constance_penguin@yahoo.com
For
more information on http://www.topsourcellc.com/News/SupermarketNews.pdf
For
more information on ONQI: http://www.topco.com/SNJan07.pdf
http://www.griffinhealth.org/Research/ONQI.aspx Recent
Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect ~
Summer Internship ~
Marketing Intern - IMN (iMakeNews, Inc.) ~
Marketing Intern – (microbusiness) Hip Baby ~
Business Development Intern – UpDown.com ~
Marketing Intern - CLF Ventures, Inc. 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 Monster
Job Fair Monday
May 5, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Radisson
Hotel Details
and Registration: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/monster/job_fairs/details/MA/Boston/May/5/2008/?WT. Tuesday,
May 13, 3:30-5:30pm Taj Details
and Registration:
https://secure.mscpaonline.org/events/special_events.php?page_function=detail&special_event_id=2 MIT
Sloan CIO Symposium and MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Award for IT Innovation Wednesday
May 21, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm MIT Kresge Auditorium, Now
more than ever business leaders require effective and cost efficient
information technology to manage their sprawling domains. The 2008 MIT CIO
Symposium will provide CIOs with the insights and
the tools needed to exploit technological innovation as part of a
comprehensive and balanced IT investment and management strategy. Details
and Registration: http://www.mitcio.com/index.php
Register
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