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FROM MARY D We know everyone is ready for a week off and some nice weather. This winter seemed unusually long for most students, and I spent way too much time on the MBA hotline for weather announcments!! But, everyone does agree that they worked hard, learned a ton of new things, and view the world differently than they did before. For some students it is the end of their first semester. For others, it is the end of their 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 10th term at the SOM. This is important because it but is encouraging for folks to realize there are a ton of great role models and support systems in your fellow students and all of them can help you reinforce why you are here and why it will be worth it in the long run! Many students now have graduation squarely in sight with one semester to go! But for the majority of you, it marks another milestone in your goal of getting your MBA. Each milestone is a major one and one to be celebrated. I encourage you all to reflect on how much you have learned and accomplished. We are very proud of all of your accomplishments and hope you are too! This is not a long break, so do something fun if you can, go out to dinner, spend time with friends and family and relax. We’ll see you in about 10 days!!
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SOX UPDATES Schedule: MBA
OFFICE HOURS DURING THE BREAK FINALS
AND CLASS NORMS GRADUATION
UPDATES We have done our first round of transcript checks for graduating students. If there is a problem, Paula will be contacting you. This first check is to insure you have the correct number of credits to graduate in August. Graduation invitations are in the MBA office. Students can pick up a maximum of 10 invitations at this time. More will likely be available later! Please remember, it is unlimited seating at the John Hancock Hall, so invite all your friends and family!! Our graduation speaker this year will be Paula Sneed, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Resources and Initiatives, Kraft Foods. A complete bio is coming soon. The Dean's Reception this year will be at the Copley Fairmont and graduation will be held at the John Hancock Hall. Both locations are downtown. A WebCT site for graduation will be set up at the beginning of the summer term. The class gift committee has sent an email to all graduating students and are looking for students to help them. Please read the email!! Leadership
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Have you completed your financial aid application for the 2005-06 academic year?? The April term begins a new award year for financial aid. In order to re-apply for financial aid, you'll need to complete the 1005-06 FAFSA and the Graduate Student Supplemental Information Form. The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov, the supplemental form is available at http://my.simmons.edu/services/sfs. Once you have completed the FAFSA, the Office of Student Financial Services will notify you in writing if any additional information is required. Graduate students are already being notified of their awards for the upcoming year, be one of the first to receive your financial aid package! In order to avoid delays in registering for the April term, please contact a Student Account Representative to make sure that your tuition charges have been settled. Financial
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Meetings INTERNAL EVENTS: SAVE
THE DATE Susan Esper is a partner at Deloitte, Boston, and is the head of the New England "Women's Initiative" (Deloitte's women leaders' group) group. She will be joined by Theresa Brockelman, Senior Manager. Refreshments will be served in the Mockler lobby, starting at 3:15pm, followed by the presentation in the Case Room, and a question and answer section. Please RSVP to Andrea Cole at: andrea.cole@simmons.edu Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! Class
of 2005, Let the Countdown Begin! Contact
Jenn Gorman (jennifer.gorman@simmons.edu)
or Kelly Luethje (kelly.luethje@simmons.edu)
for more information. The Simmons SOM Alumnae Association (SOMAA) Board of Directors invites you to join them at this year's Champagne Reception and Annual Meeting. This is the best attended SOM alumnae event of the year, and alums from all over the US (and even overseas) will be there. Join alumnae, students, faculty, and friends at this terrific event which takes place annually on the eve of the SOM Leadership Conference. Delicious food, live music, and wonderful company await! This is a fantastic networking opportunity for current students. The SOMAA will highlight results of the "Face of the Alumnae" project, a joint collaboration between the Alumnae Association and the SOM. Cost:
Simmons SOM students - discounted rate: $30 Please note that payment is nonrefundable.
Register online at: http://www.alumnet.simmons.edu/olc/pub/SNS/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=1871022.0
Other ways to register: EXTERNAL EVENTS: Women
For Hire Career Fair
Meet Face-to-Face with 40+ Top Employers! Free resume critique: This is an ideal opportunity to have your resume reviewed by an expert who'll provide considerable advice on this critical document. http://www.womenforhire.com/network/index.asp From
The Career Services Office The Forum, an invitation-only event, invites candidates whose experience and interests most closely match what participating employers are seeking. If you are a degreed professional with 2+ years of experience in your field, or a recent MBA with 2+ years of experience prior to obtaining your degree you are cordially invited to apply to be considered for a Forum invitation. To obtain an invitation, go to: http://www.careerconferences.com/cfwminfo.html PARTICIPATING
EMPLOYERS AS OF 3/30/05
Sign
up for the MIT Sloan SRBC-Babson Net Impact Conference: Make Your Career
(&Life) Make a Difference, April 19th, 2:30 - 8:30 Free registration
to all those who can help plan or help staff on the day of the event:
KEYNOTE: Ken Pucker, COO, The Timberland Company PANELS:
NETWORKING
SESSION: 7 - 8:30 pm Please make sure to register as soon as you can. We need accurate counts of those who plan to attend. We also have some important questions for you regarding panel choices. |
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Capital One wants to recruit Simmons MBA women. Capital One established in 1995, quickly rose from a local bank card issuer to the top of the U.S. credit card industry with a current global customer base of 48.6 million and managed loans totaling $79.9 billion. They are in a prime position to lead the financial services marketplace through this century and they are seeking Simmons MBA women to help them do so. Ranked #200 on the Fortune 500 list, Fortune Magazine and #312 on the Business Week Global 1000. Capital One is a corporate sponsor for the upcoming Leadership Conference and their Human Resources department has requested an electronic resume book. If you would like your resume included please be sure it is current and uploaded to Career Connect; then email Wendy (dambrose@simmons.edu) giving her permission to include your resume; deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 20th. NOTE: Some Capital One jobs are posted in Career Connect but for a comprehensive list of Capital One job postings please go to: http://www.capitalone.com/careers/searchjobs.shtml Trends - Some of the latest Career-Related news! Sales talent is in demand as business outlook improves As the economy goes, so goes the job market for experienced sales executives. Demand for sales stars has been rising since last year, particularly in manufacturing, biotechnology and service companies, recruiters report. Read on at: http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/industries/sales/20050413-mcgee.html?cjpos=home_whatsnew_major Did you know??? Simmons SOM has been accepted as an Alliance of Bridgestar (http://partners.bridgestar.org/simmons/), a non profit organization that got it's start via Bain Consulting. Bridgestar offers nonprofit board and senior leadership opportunities for Simmons students and alumnae. New Opportunities:
Don't forget to check Career Connect on a regular basis! As a reminder, please keep your Career Connect profile up to date. If you forgot your username and password, please contact diana.cook@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 Diana. CSO Hours:
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Media
Services SOM Technology is hiring for the Summer semester! Weekday morning, afternoon and evening shifts available starting at the end of April. Job responsibilities include: Supporting daily operations of the SOM Computer Lab as well as assisting with classroom media. Experience is not required, but we are looking for people that feel comfortable with technology. We'll provide training. Anyone interested should contact Bill Porter at 617.521.3852 or stop by the lab for an application. I can answer any questions about the job and provide an application to anyone who may be interested. Computer Lab New
Study room printer.
LAB HOURS SOM
Lab (staffed) Hours: If you need assistance and a lab staff is not available please call the Helpdesk at x2222 Reminder: Food, drinks and cell phones are NOT allowed in the computer lab, sorry. This rule will be enforced by lab staff. |
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Student Clubs at the SOM are run by and organized by SOM students. The MBA Office Staff assists with the transition from one year to the next by gathering names of interested students and by setting up each club in WebCT. No Info this week. |
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On April 8th, Dr. Deborah Kolb, SOM Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor of Women and Leadership and CGO Faculty Affiliate, gave a presentation entitled "Her Place at the Table: A Woman's Guide to Negotiating Five Challenges of Leadership," based on her recent book of the same title, to approximately 60 members of the Association for Corporate Growth in Waltham, MA. The Simmons School of Management was a source of information on the challenges facing women executives as HP CEO Carly Fiorina announced her resignation. Acting Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands contributed comments to the February 10th editions of both Newsday and Boston Herald, stating that what happened to Fiorina happens to many CEOs in the field, but the visibility of women CEOs and their work is heightened because there are so few in their ranks. SOM Professor Stacy Blake-Beard was quoted in the January issue of Workforce Management in the article “Lessons from the Donald.” Blake-Beard says The Apprentice’s message is to look out for yourself above all else, and that, in reality, organizations promote the star. Mary Finlay SOM ’90, deputy chief information officer at Partners HealthCare System, received one of 10 New England Business and Technology Association awards. The NEBATA awards program recognizes New England business and technology leaders who have made a significant impact in developing or deploying technologies that address critical business issues while contributing to the region’s prosperity. Ann Fudge, Chairman & CEO of Young and Rubicam Brands and former SOM Executive in Residence, was featured in the February issue of Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 75 most powerful African Americans in Corporate America. Simmons
College Alumna in the News EVENTS Upcoming
Admission Events: Spread
the word to friends and colleagues! MBA Career
Panel Invite your friends and colleagues to join us for a panel discussion highlighting remarkable women who have used a Simmons MBA to transcend traditional career paths. They will hear from leaders in marketing, finance, healthcare, and not-for-profit, and learn why they chose to pursue an MBA and how their leadership skills and career opportunities soared. Attendees will receive a free copy of Take Charge of Your Career, published by SOM Professors Mary Shapiro and Cynthia Ingols which discusses how trends have changed the typical career path, and gives advice on managing your boss, dealing with difficult colleagues, and overcoming career blunders. MBA Information
Session Spread the word about our upcoming MBA Information Session. Attendees will be able to hear from Acting Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands, alumnae, students, and faculty as they talk about the Simmons MBA experience. They will learn what it takes to earn a Simmons MBA and how it will open up a world of possibilities and opportunities. Topics include our flexible program options, career placement and financing the degree - including our increased scholarships for full- and part-time students. MBA Preview
Session If someone you know is considering a Simmons MBA and wants to make sure that it is the right choice for her, invite her to experience a Simmons MBA classroom firsthand. The evening's session will be led by Professor Stacy Blake-Beard. Learn how Simmons will prepare you for success! |
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