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The mission
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NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK:
Note From Mary D.
Quotes of the Week
Schedule Reminders for this Week
Public Safety Update
Distinguished Research Scholar Lecture Series
Women’s Business Breakfast
SOM Microfinance Lunch with Deb
Drake
Career Services Updates
Library
& Technology Updates
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Note From Mary D. It is also a day that you are
proud to be part of the SOM community. For those of you in Operations, it is
great case study of an extremely well designed and managed event, where
nothing is left to chance. Plus, I wear a suit and shoes and that fact alone
is worth coming to see!! “First comes
thought; then organization of that thought into ideas and plans; then
transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe,
is in your imagination.” --Napoleon
Hill “No problem can stand the
assault of sustained thinking.” –Unknown Schedule Reminders for this Week Sometime between 5:30pm on May 1
and 8:30am on May 2, there was another break-in within the SOM buildings,
this time it was the Executive Education offices. All Executive Education offices
were entered, drawers ransacked, and walkie-talkies were stolen. We are
investigating this incident and if any one has any information that could
help us, please let Karen or Mary D. know. Leadership Conference Updates *Schedules and the training session list have been emailed and added
to WebCT. Please be sure to check your
email and Leadership WebCT. *We have record breaking attendance for the leadership conference next
year and for the first time have topped 3000 attendees. It will be a terrific
day and we are so appreciative of all the student and staff volunteers that
help make the day such a success. We couldn’t do it without you! Red Sox Schedule Schedule: http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bos Operations
Dept seeks for Reception Assistance for 1-2 hours per day Summer Track Meetings |
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News & Events
Spring 2007 Distinguished Research
Scholar Lecture Series hosted by Professor Joyce K. Fletcher, Distinguished Research Scholar This lecture series highlights
new, cutting-edge research that is relevant to CGO's Fourth Frame perspective on
gender issues in the workplace. Each
lecture will link theory and practice by offering an opportunity to discuss
practical implications of the findings and apply them to our own situation. Date: May 9, 2007 Discussions of gender in the
workplace often compare the experiences of women and men, focusing on
women’s inadequacies and deficits. Author Laura Morgan Roberts offers a
new, strength-based lens for examining gender and diversity in organizations.
The discussion will be drawn from research on how white women and women of
color cultivate a deeper understanding of their “best-self” and
engage their strengths to mobilize change, build relationships, and persist
in the face of obstacles. Please RSVP by May 8 for “Women at their Best” to cgo@simmons.edu. Date: June 19, 2007 Time: 4:30-6pm. in the Purple
Room Speakers and Topic: Mary Shapiro
and Cynthia Ingols, Ph.D., “Opting In"
vs. "Opting Out” We hear a lot about professional
women opting out of today’s high level jobs. But there's another, untold
side to this story. Come hear findings
from a recent SOM study of 400 women who are not “opting out.”
The findings indicate that these women are using workplace flexibility to
"Opt In" to challenging jobs without sacrificing high salaries or
career opportunities. Authors and Simmons professors Mary Shapiro and Cynthia
Ingols will discuss findings from the study they
conducted with Professor Stacy Blake Beard.
Meet emerging women leaders,
network with your peers, and learn from the experts. Presented by the Sponsored by Citizens Bank Co-sponsored by John Hancock
Financial Services, Putnam Investments, and SPEAKERS: Carey Hoch Senior Jeanne L. Mockard,
CFA
Tuesday, May 8th,
7:15 am-9:00 am Meets at IS A CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES RIGHT FOR YOU? Are you considering a career in
the financial industry? Have you wondered how to go about choosing between work
in investment banking or financial planning or wealth management? Don’t miss this chance
to hear from some dynamic women whose successful careers stand out in the
field. Find out about the unique paths they followed to their current positions. And learn
about the mentors who helped guide their careers along the way. Know what
skills you need and what challenges lie ahead so that you will be ready and prepared to
confidently progress through a successful career of your own. SOM Microfinance
Lunch with Deb Drake Please join our Net Impact
sponsored microfinance-themed lunch with Deb Drake, Vice President of ACCION
International. In addition to being a
microfinance expert, Ms. Drake is the co-author of the book "Alchemists for the Poor: NGOs
as Financial Institutions" and formerly worked at the World Bank. Deb Drake's Bio: http://www.accion.org/services_our_experts_bios.asp?E=130&S= Event Details: Wednesday, May 9th at 12 pm Purple Room *PLEASE send an RSVP to Mandy
Osborne at mandy.osborne@simmons.edu
if you plan to attend the lunch.*
Simmons SOM Alumnae Association (SOMAA) Annual Meeting
and Date: Friday, May 11, 2007 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SOMAA
Annual Meeting, 2006/2007 Board Activities Presentation; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Champagne
Networking Reception Location: Cost: Annual Meeting:- No cost Champagne Networking Reception: SOMAA Professional Members: $35,
after May 1st $40* Simmons SOM Alumnae/Guests: $50 SOM Students: $30 Students are invited to attend the
upcoming Simmons SOM Alumnae Association Annual Meeting and Champagne
Reception. Hear from SOMAA President Joan Tomaceski
’91, and other Board members on the State of
the Alumnae Association and participate in a discussion about its future. Join the SOM Alumnae Association
Board of Directors and special guest, Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands, on a new
night and a new place for the 2007 Annual Meeting and Champagne Reception.
Following the business meeting, stay for the Champagne Reception and enjoy
cocktails and refreshments. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn
about the SOM Alumnae Association's contributions this year and network with
alumnae, students, faculty, and staff. Please RSVP by May 4, 2007. The event offers free parking in
the Simmons garage. Enter at the main Simmons gate. For more information, contact somaa@simmons.edu or phone 617.521.3825. For more Information please Click
Here
Are you looking for ways to
connect with future employers and SOM alumnae? We are looking for 5 MBA
students to pair with SOM alumnae from the following prospective
companies: Blue Cross Blue Shield,
John Hancock, Fidelity Investments and more! MBA Clubs Net Impact and Women
of Color are looking for current MBA students who want co-facilitate round
table discussions for the
"Building and Shaping the Future" event on Saturday, May 12,
from 9:30a.m.-12 p.m. The SOM and MBA clubs will be hosting approximately 15
Big/Little sister pairs from the greater Please contact Stephanie Creary creary@simmons.edu,
to express your interest! Simmons School of Management (SOM)
and MBA program student clubs Net Impact and Women of Color Club will be
hosting “Building and Shaping the Future” in conjunction with the
Scott/Ross Center for Community Service and Big Sister of Greater Boston on
May 16, 2007 at the Simmons School of Management, 451 Marlborough Street.
This program is designed to empower women and girls in the Simmons and
greater A Special Networking Event at the Come join the Center for Gender
in Organizations (CGO) for a special event at the Simmons School of
Management (SOM) on May 4th from 4 to 6 pm in the Green Room. The event will
foster a new alliance between the CGO and Madrinas,
a networking organization of visionary Please join the CGO and Madrinas for this special opportunity to discuss Please RSVP to heatherjean.mac@gmail.com |
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Career Services Updates Reminder - Time Sensitive: CDG Perspectives The SOM is partnering
with a new organization called CDG Perspectives (www.cdgperspectives.com. CDG
will be sponsoring an *MBA Forum being held in -GMAT Score of 600 or
above; GPA of 3.5 or above (for new students, we can also use your
undergraduate GPA) Please note: The dates for this event take place during
the semester, and it also falls at the same time as the SOM Career Expo event
(June 21st). For those students
specifically interested in Investment Banking, we encourage you to apply as
this is a wonderful opportunity to gain exposure to senior level professionals,
and also includes a tour of a few Wall Street firms. If you are selected and choose to go to
this event, please remember that you are responsible for all school work and
deliverables that may be due during this time. We encourage you to have a
conversation with your faculty in advance. If you have any questions, please
contact Lisa Toby at lisa.toby@simmons.eduor
617-521-3854. Time Sensitive: The Partnership Inc. is now accepting Applications for
the Fall Semester DEADLINE EXTENSION: May 24, 2007
- Visit the
Career Connect Resource Library for application instructions The Partnership's
College to Career Program trains undergraduate and graduate students to enter
the workplace. Activities provide career development and promote networking
among potential employers, other students of color and professionals of color
with established careers. The Partnership is the
expert on talent management solutions for professional of color. We're
introducing new ideas to the national debate; helping individuals become
workplace leaders; and engaging CEOs in best practices that open the doors to
the advancement of professional of color. MAY * Bio Career Fair
– International Convention 2007 EVENT DETAILS Bio Career Fair - International Convention The Ad Club Diversity Fair and Leadership Conference Please follow link for
more information: http://adclub.org/2007_jobFair/jobfair.html The National Society for Hispanic Professionals - Career
Fair Free Admission -
Register Online Please follow link for
more information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair/event/2286 Networking Best Practices - Boston Business Journal
hosts breakfast with Diane Darling Friday, May 18, 7:30am
- 9:45 am , Sheraton Hotel Please follow link for
more information: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=21602 Recent Job Postings – Visit Career
Connect Recent Internship Postings – Visit
Career Connect 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. Partnerships and New Tools Interesting Career Articles Experts Offer Their Tips For Fruitful Networking When it comes to
finding a job, nothing beats good, old-fashioned networking -- contacting
friends, relatives and former colleagues, setting up face-to-face meetings in
the hope of getting job referrals. Yes, it is awkward, but here's why it
simply has to be done: At any given time, about 80% of all available jobs
aren't posted in the classifieds or on job boards, says BH Careers
International, a Read 10 helpful tips
at: http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/networking/20050215-bradford.html Why a Small Company in |
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Library
& Technology Updates Recommended Stop by
the library and take a look at our display of books by the SOM Leadership
Conference speakers. Take a
look at “When Everything Connects” in the most recent issue of
The Economist. This is a special
report on wireless technology. Reference Appointments For
help with research projects, please email Linda (linda.wolf@simmons.edu) or Kathy (kathleen.berger@simmons.edu) to
schedule an appointment. Times are available throughout the day. As always feel free to come by for any help
you need using the databases and finding answers to homework questions and
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