May 15^th, 2008

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
Updates for Week of 5/17 – 5/24
Graduation Updates
Fall Registration
Memo About Curriculum And Academic Calendar Changes Coming-Note From Mary D
MBA Students please take note:  Parking is prohibited along or behind the Mockler Bldg
The Operations Department is looking for a MBA student
Letter to Graduating Students – What Will Our Legacy Be
Track Meetings

MBA Office Updates

Note From Mary D.

On Tuesday, I am heading to Central Europe for work from May 20-May 31, so if you don’t see me cruising around in the morning or at night, that is where I am! I am joining the UG study tour headed to Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava! The entire Program and Operations staff are around to help with anything you need!!

Quote of the week

“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done” Dwight Eisenhower

“If you want something you‘ve never had, you have to do something you have never done” -Unknown


Updates for Week of 5/17 – 5/24

QA Saturday May 17^th 9a.m. to 4p.m. CR2
Investments May 17^th 1p.m. to 4p.m. 5^th floor CR
SDM Presentations and Individual Plans Due May 19^th 9a.m. to 12p.m. CR2


Graduation Updates:

Important graduation information and forms have been emailed out. If you did not receive these forms please go to Graduation eLearning to access them. Due dates are as early as next week for some of the forms so please be sure to pay close attention. For any questions related to graduation please email Paula at paula.bent@simmons.edu.

Fall Registration

Fall registration will be in late June. This is usually the time graduating students really get excited because they no longer need to worry about it!!


Memo About Curriculum And Academic Calendar Changes Coming-Note From Mary D

Within the next two weeks, you will receive a letter from me outlining some curriculum changes that will go into affect in September 08, including the decision that we will align the MBA calendar with the College calendar starting this fall. There are some things that students read, and other things you do a surface read of given how busy you l are. This is a memo that I really encourage you to read carefully as it is going to affect all of you in various ways. I believe all the changes are good for students, good for the program and good for your learning, and will look forward to discussions with you about them!!

MBA Students please take note:  Parking is Prohibited along or behind the Mockler Bldg

A kind reminder that Students and or Guests are not allowed to park along or behind our Mockler Building.  All of these spots are designated and paid for by fellow Professors or Staff members.  Even if you see a spot available, it does not mean that you can take it (not even for just 5 minutes).  Any unauthorized vehicles along or behind the Mockler Building will be towed.


The Operations Department is looking for a MBA student

The Operations Department at the School of Management is looking for a MBA student to answer phones, greet guests, and help with administrative duties during lunch hours M-F from 12-1pm or 12-2pm. This position is at the front desk starting now with an open end date. Compensation is $12/hour. Please e-mail kirsten.greco@simmons.edu if interested with availability.

Letter to Graduating Students – What Will Our Legacy Be?

Esteemed Classmates,

As we approach graduation we have an opportunity to participate in a Simmons tradition and leave our mark as the “Class of 2008”. Giving a class gift is symbolic of our commitment to the MBA Program at Simmons and our belief in ourselves as future leaders. Like classes before us, our gift will represent both our legacy and our hopes for the future of the SOM. This is our opportunity to leave our mark in the history of the SOM.

Most of us are not familiar with the class gift process so the Class Gift Committee would like to address some frequently asked question:

Who selects the “Class of 2008” gift choice?

We do! The class of 2008 will vote on our class gift. The gift that receives the most votes will be the gift that our class will present to the School of Management at the Dean’s Reception. Voting will take place during the last week of May. To date, the Class Gift committee is hoping to build a legacy gift around sustainability and principled leadership and we welcome any additional suggestions.

Who selects the list of gifts that we vote on?

We do! The Class Gift Committee wants your ideas for class gifts. We have a list of ideas that have been generated by members of the SOM community as a starting point but our options are completely open. Please keep in mind that gifts need to be aligned with the strategic goals of the school and that they should be worthy of our legacy. Please email gift ideas to abigail.mohlin@simmons.edu by Wednesday, May 21 at 5pm.

Who is the Class Gift Committee?

The class gift committee is made up of six co-chairs and a number of committee members. The co-chairs are: Jennifer Alpert; Martha Conover; Erin Decurtis;

Heather Lantz; Erin McFee; and Janet Takarinwga.

If you are interested in being part of the class gift committee please contact any one of the co-chairs to let us know.

Who is Expected to Participate?

Our hope is that everyone will participate at a level they deem appropriate for their own situation. Our goal is 100% participation. Last year’s class was able to achieve 87% participation and we think we can surpass that. 100% percent participation, more than any dollar amount, will be a symbol of our strength as a class.

How Much Do We Need to Raise as a Class?

The amount of funds needed for our class gift will depend on the gift that is selected by the class. For example, last year’s class made a gift of $27,738 that funded Entrepreneurship Certificate Scholarships.

Who Should I Contact if I have Questions About the Class Gift?

Please feel free to contact anyone of the Class Gift Co-Chairs. We are all happy to answer any questions you might have, and also welcome your feedback.

Thank you for your time. The Class Gift Committee hopes you will share your gift ideas with us and we look forward to working with you over the next couple of months to establish our legacy.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Albert

Martha Conover

Erin Decurtis

Heather Lantz

Erin McFee

Janet Takarinwga

PS. Please Save the Date for two Class Gift Events!

2008 Class Gift Kick-off Party

Tuesday, June 10

4:30 pm- 6:30 pm

SOM 409 Commonwealth Avenue Lobby (pending Operations approval)

2008 Class Gift Celebration

Friday, June 20

4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Location TBA (off campus)

MBA Classroom Relocations:

Career Strategies: Remainder of classes in the Green Room (Bldg 411; 2nd Floor)

IT Mgmt:  Moving to the 5th Floor Case Room (Bldg 409; 5th Floor)

Graduation Updates

Health Insurance Extension Option

The Simmons College Health Insurance Plan will offer a 3 month continuation plan for graduating students. The 3 month premium will be $1,695 for graduate students. The students should contact UHP; email lbonomi@univhealthplans.com or call, 800-437-6448 and we will send the info directly to the student. There is no option to take less than the flat fee for the 3 months..we checked!

Graduation Lists are posted in Mockler, please double check to make sure you are on it if you believe you are graduating!

News & Events

Track Meetings

Day Track Meeting

Date: Wednesday June 4^th

Time: 12-1p.m.

Location: Caseroom 2

Lunch will be served!

Evening Track Meeting

Date: Wednesday June 4^th

Time: 5-6p.m.

Location: Caseroom 2

Dinner will be served!

Cradles to Crayons

On May 7^th and 15^th, the Simmons School of Management and the School of Social Work are co-hosting a service learning program entitled: Social Entrepreneurship: Being the Change You Wish to See in conjunction with the non-profit organization, Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides low-income and homeless children the basic essentials such as clothing, books, and toys so they can be safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued.

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 7^th 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 15^th (at 3:00PM – 6:00PM; 82 Myrtle Street, Quincy, MA).

Please join us. Alumni $20 - Students: Free, but register (phone) by contacting: 617-521-3937 or (email): sswprofed@simmons.edu.

Career Services Updates

UPCOMING EVENTS - IMPORTANT TIME SENSITIVE

CSO Annual Career Expo - Thursday, June 19

12:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Paresky Center, 300 Fenway Simmons Main Campus

LIMITED SEATING - RSVP TODAY! julie.barenholtz@simmons.edu

Preparation tips and company updates will be added weekly to the Career Connect Resource Library and posted in the MBA Update

Confirmed Companies (as of May 14)

Athenahealth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.

Communispace

Eduventures

Genzyme

HP

IDG

MIT

Philips

Raytheon

State Street

Umass Medical

Working in a High Growth Firm

Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Purple Room

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:

§ CA Webb, SOM and Certificate in Entrepreneurship alum; now Chief Marketing Officer, Recycline

§ Amanda Thomas, SOM MBA and Certificate in Entrepreneurship alum; now Senior Manager of Program Management and Planning, Concert Pharmaceuticals

§ Neal Yanofsky, former President of Panera Bread, VP of Fidelity Ventures

§ Nicky Sirianni, Associate Scientist II at CombinatoRx, Inc.

Forte Foundation – Simmons Partnership

Take advantage of the Simmons Partnership with the Forte Foundation.

Forte 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 Forte. Two that you may be particularly interested in are access to Forte’s online directory, resume database, and job finder; As well as special access to Forte’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

Kimmel Center at NYU
60 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012

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

Recent Job Postings – Visit Career Connect

~ Senior Program Manager - InnerCity Entrepreneurs (ICE)
~ Project Specialist Enterprise Services -  Partners Healthcare System Inc.
~ Senior Marketing Programs Manager – Bottomline Technologies
~ Deputy Director of Clinical Operations – Bridge Over Troubled Waters
~ Controller – PMC

Recent Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect

~ Marketing Product Manager MBA Intern - Philips Medical Systems
~ Part-time Program Assistant, Violence Prevention and Response Program - The               
   Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical

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

Hispanic & Bilingual Job Fair

Wednesday, May 21, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals’ Career Fair invites you to meet face-to-face with a collection of premier companies who are actively recruiting diversity, Hispanic or bilingual professionals just like you!

Employers will be Recruiting for Open Positions in:

Accounting, Banking, Customer Service, Engineering, Healthcare, Government, IT, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, Marketing, And More

Admission is FREE for all Jobseekers. Business Professional Attire Required

For event updates and job fair tips pre-register at www.NSHP.org

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, Cambridge, MA

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

(WAVE) Women’s Association of Venture and Equity, Inc and (NEVCA) New England Venture Capital Association

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, 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

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

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/

Interesting Career Articles

Network Now

Diane Danielson, Founder of Downtown Women's Clubs, a BostonWorks Job Blog contributor, and networking expert answers networking questions from Boston.com readers. 

Read entire transcript: http://www.boston.com/jobs/chat/transcripts/091305_danielson.html

Resume Tips by Industry

Are you ready to update your resume? These industry tips from our experts will point you in the right direction.

For resume advice by industry and additional resume tip articles please go to: http://career-advice.monster.com/resume-writing-basics/Resume-Tips-by-Industry/home.aspx

Library Updates

Upcoming Workshops

The library will be hosting two drop-in workshops for BGGE, where we will be providing a refresher on the Global Market Information & EIU databases, as well as featuring other resources. Both will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. The first will be from 12:00pm – 12:45pm and will be hosted by Linda Schuller Wolf, the SOM Librarian. The second will be from 5:00pm – 5:45pm and will be hosted by Michael Wick, the SOM Library Assistant.

Library Blog Update

The SOM library’s blog (found on the web at http://somlibrarian.wordpress.com/) has now had over 250 hits! We try to post something at least once a day during the week, so please add it to your blog reader or try and visit it daily. If you have any suggestions for content please email me at wick2@simmons.edu.

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