 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTFamily & Friends Weekend was terrific and I enjoyed seeing so many of you on campus. The turnout was solid, energy levels were high, and the response was strong to the array of activities offered.
One of the areas I was asked about is our new collaboration with Wellesley College and the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. This agreement suggests exciting opportunities for our students on many fronts. Since the announcement, student government association leaders have met to develop a plan for new and expanded activities among the three schools. Faculty members have launched a joint initiative focused on research, teaching, and creative work in the area of environmental sustainability. Additionally, staff members are working to better align course schedules and enable students to take advantage of the substantial offerings of the three colleges.
We will keep you posted on new developments in this multi-college collaboration as we move forward. All in all, it's one more reason why it's a great time to be a Babson student! |
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Babson Facilities Named a "Dining Hall of Distinction"
The dining program at Babson College is among the Top 12 across the country in the "Dining Halls of Distinction" recognition program by University Business Magazine. Dining Halls of Distinction represent excellence in all aspects of dining operations, including atmosphere, service, variety of offerings, guest satisfaction, environmental sustainability, and financial stability. Read more on the magazine's overview of Babson's dining program. |
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Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25
Three Babson businesses - Emergent Energy Group, IdeaPaint, and VIVO Natural Products - have been named finalists in BusinessWeek's America's Best Young Entrepreneurs Competition. This is BusinessWeek's fifth annual search to find the country's most promising young entrepreneurs. To be considered, founders had to be age 25 or under when the nomination form was posted in late June. Voting ends on Monday, November 2. BusinessWeek will announce the top vote-getters on the Small Business channel on November 9. Please vote for your favorite Babson business at the BusinessWeek Web site. |
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College Recruiting Chat with Dean Hanno
On November 19 at 2 p.m., Babson will be conducting an interactive online video and chat discussion with college recruiters. Current and prospective employers will hear from Undergraduate School Dean Dennis Hanno as he discusses current trends in college recruiting at undergraduate business schools. With Undergraduate Center for Career Development Director Megan Houlker, they will also answer recruiter questions regarding the current hiring environment, student career placement trends, and consulting and recruiting programs available at Babson. Register now! |
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Notable Entrepreneurs Honored
Internet entrepreneur Matthew R. Coffin '90 (CEO of Coffin Entreprises, and founder and former CEO of LowerMyBills.com) and Babson Overseer Carlos J. Mattos M'76 (founder and president of Hyundai Colombia Automotiz, S.A.) were inducted into the Babson Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on October 16 during Family and Friends Weekend. Babson also conferred at the event an honorary degree on Dr. Carl J. Schramm, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Learn more. |
Pictures from Babson's Overseas BRIC Program
Babson's newest overseas program, BRICs: The Cornerstone of the New Global Economy, immerses students in a semester-long exploration of the economic, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). Students travel to two of the four BRIC nations (Russia and China), where they combine onsite course work and meetings with business leaders, government officials, and academic leaders to hear and see firsthand how and why the global business landscape is changing. Catch a glimpse of the experience via the student blog at http://www.babsonbric.com/. |
Babson Rising Campaign Reaches Milestone
Thank you for helping us reach the midpoint of our $200 million campaign. All Fiscal Year 2009 donors (July 2008 to June 2009) are listed in the new Report of Philanthropy.
Now, more than ever, we need your gifts to help fund student scholarships and fellowships--our top priority for the next half of the Babson Rising campaign. All gifts to The Fund for Babson count toward the campaign.
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