June 28, 2007

 

 


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.
Quotes of the Week
Schedule Reminders for the Week of July 2-7
Graduation Updates
MBA Office Hours Over the 4th of July Holiday 
Important announcement for students who are registered for GSM 512
Career Services Updates
Library Updates


MBA Office Updates

Note from Mary D.

I had a great track meeting with the evening students this week and new Jamits last week. It is clear that the wall that students hit in the last two weeks has not yet passed!! Next week is the 4th of July. For many students, Monday and Tuesday are busy, but then the 4th of July holiday is here, which traditionally means fireworks, barbeques, and spending time with family or friends. Please take the time to relax as much as you can. When you come back after the 4th, you will have 4 weeks to go. Four weeks! Summer term is always the hardest and this year is no exception, but you will need one last push to get to August, so please take some time off and if you have no plans, read a book, go to a movie, take a walk, whatever you find relaxing. I will be on vacation from the 4th-13th, but Paula will be around!!


Quotes of the Week

“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” --Newt Gingrich

 

“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.”
--William Burroughs


Schedule Reminders for the Week of July 2-7

Strategy B, Saturday, June 30, 1:30-4:30
QA Final, Monday, July 2, 6-9pm
Health, Economics and Finance, No Class, July 3
Strategy B, Tuesday, July 3, 6-9pm
No classes, July 4-6
Entrepreneurship, Saturday, July 7, 9-1pm



Graduation Updates

Voting Results:
Day Speaker-Bonnie Jean Casey
Day Marshal-Heather Lantz
Night Speaker-will be released later today; voting has closed in round #3
Night Marshal-Fiona Germain

Announcement Orders
If you ordered announcements there are now available for pick up. Please come by the MBA Office to get yours!


MBA Office Hours Over the 4th of July Holiday 

Wednesday, July 4, Closed
Thursday, July 5, 8:30-4:30pm
Friday, July 6, 8:30-2pm
Saturday, July 7, 9-1pm



Important announcement for students who are registered for GSM 512

Sylvia had attended an institute on hybrid teaching and learning and it has been recommended that she change her schedule. Because of that, there have been some changes made to the CSR schedule for the Fall semester.  Please make note of the following changes on your calendar. A revised synopsis has been posted to the web.


Thursdays: 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/15, 4-5:45pm (Added class on 10/4, Removed classes on 9/20 & 10/11)
Saturdays: 9/22, 9/29: 9-12:30 (Note time change from 1:30 to 12:30pm)
PTRC Session: Saturday, 11/3, 9-12:30 9 (Note time change from 1:30 to 12:30pm)



New Additions to the SOM Community

 

Rachel and Steve Seremeth are the proud parents of Owen Andrew born May 17, 8 lbs, 1 oz and 20.5 inches long and this week.

 

Tina and Brandt Brisson became the proud parents of Jack James Brisson, born June 15 at 5:46am and weighing 6 lbs 4 oz.

 

Both families are doing great!

 

 

 

News & Events

 

Attention Class of 2007 - New Alumnae Reception

 

Tuesday, July 31st

4:30-6:00pm

Green Room

 

You are invited to the SOM Alumnae Association's annual New Alumnae Reception. This event, sponsored by the Simmons SOMAA, marks a wonderful tradition of welcoming the new class of MBA graduates to the distinguished ranks of Simmons SOM alumnae.

 

Join Alumnae Association board members, and student representatives Geetha Krishnamurthy '07 and Mandy Osborne '07, along with faculty and staff, as we toast the class of 2007. This will be a great way to learn about how you can stay involved and connected to the school, each other, and the incredible network of SOM alumnae in Boston and around the globe. Refreshments will be served.

 

A formal invitation will be placed in your student mailbox. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 24th to somaa@simmons.edu. We hope you will join us for this terrific and festive event!

 

 

 

Career Services Updates

Recent Job Postings – Visit Career Connect

• Director of Communications – Shady Hill School
• Senior Manager/ Associate Director, Trade & Distribution Operations– Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Director, People & Culture - Distinctive Talent, Inc.
• Annual Giving Manager– Big Sister Association of Greater Boston
• Manager, Public Relations - Comcast


Recent Internship Postings – Visit Career Connect

• Marketing, PR, Event Planning, or Sales Internships - Newbury Street League

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

Engineering, Technology, and Security Clearance Tech Fair

Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 11am - 6pm at the Hilton Hotel, 2 Forbes Road, Woburn, MA Employers require U.S. citizenship and 2 years' industry related experience.

For more information: http://www.boston.com/jobs/techfair/

Note: Contact Lisa Toby lisa.toby@simmons.edu in Career Services for financial assistance opportunities with admittance fees to career events. Please visit Career Connect (https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/home.aspx) for additional event happenings in the upcoming months.


Partnerships and New Tools

For details about SOM partnerships and new tools please visit the Career Connect Resource Library at: https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/home.aspx


Interesting Career Articles

How Pepsi Opened the Door to Diversity

The rivalry between Pepsi and Coke, which started in the 1940s, is legendary in business. Less known is that a more important battle was being fought on the front lines of the cola wars at the same time: the struggle of African-Americans to gain access to professional jobs in major corporations.

Read on at: http://www.careerjournal.com/reports/diversity/20070207-capparell-sb.html


How Do I Explain to Employers Why I Suddenly Quit My Last Job?

Question: I walked off my last job in frustration with a boss who constantly belittled me and others, never gave clear guidance and ripped apart anything that wasn't his idea. I know that not giving two weeks' notice may hurt me, so how do I explain it in job interviews?

Read on at:
http://www.careerjournal.com/columnists/qanda/interviewing/20070625-qandainterviewing.html?cjpos=home_whatsnew_minor

 

 

Library Updates

Recommended Reading from the SOM Library

 

Stop by the library and take a look at our display of new career books. Some of the books on display are: 

  • Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms
  • Knock 'em Dead 2007
  • You've Got The Interview, Now What?: Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals Tell You How to Get Hired

 

Check out “The InfoTech 100” in the most recent issue of BusinessWeek. This is a list of top information technology companies.

Take a look at the “Top Venture Capital Firms for Entrepreneurs” in the July 2007 issue of Entrepreneur magazine.

 

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