General Information

GRADUATION UPDATES

The Copley Fairmont group discount rate for Simmons will expire on July 15.
Please remember to call the Fairmont and tell them you are with Simmons, as the online reservations will show the hotel is booked during graduation.

Attention Class of 2005: You are invited the SOM Alumnae Association's Annual New Alumnae Reception, on Monday, July 25 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the green room.
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 Zuania Pomales '05 and Jennifer Meade '05, along with faculty and staff, as we toast the class of 2005. This will be a great way to learn about how we 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.

Look for the paper invitation in your student mail box. RSVP by Monday, July 18 to somaa@simmons.edu. We hope you will join us for this terrific and festive event.

Class of 2005 invited to join Simmons SOM eGroup
This SOM alumnae e-group is open to students in the June prior to their graduation. Stay in Touch with Alumnae without Leaving Your Desk!

Wish you could stay in touch with other alumnae from the convenience of your own desk? Then join the lively email discussion group of SOM alumnae. It's moderated, in a low-key minimal way, by Peg Kelley '88. The group now has more than 150 members, and all SOM alumnae are invited! Current students may subscribe in the June before graduation. Topics include job opportunities, events of interest to alumnae and working women, requests for information, news of business funding options...and more.

How to join? Go to http://www.yahoo.com and click on Groups/Clubs in the "connect" area toward the top of the home page. This will bring you to a page that says, "What is a Group?" and "Join a Group." Under "Join a Group" enter simmonssom (all lowercase and no spaces) and select search. Now you will be at our group page. If you're already a member of Yahoo, then just click "sign in" on the upper right. If you're not a member of Yahoo, click on "register" on the upper right, and enter the requested information. It's FREE. You will then be admitted to the list. Peg will send you a welcome note to confirm your subscription. (It takes more words to describe the process than time to do it!) If you have any questions or difficulty subscribing, contact Peg at 617.926.4845 or via email at kelley@facplus.com.

NOTE FROM MARY D.
Coming back from the 4th of July holiday marks the beginning march towards the end of the semester. Students who are graduating are really struggling to stay focused and continue going to class. Students who are in the other tracks know that the BGGE presentations and Ops final are right around the corner and a lot of work and material still to be covered. Remember, we have one more month til the semester draws to an end. Try to stay balanced and enjoy the summer but remember you are still in school and need to be diligent and focused in these last few weeks!

QUOTES OF THE WEEK
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many." --Unknown

"If you let fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin." -- Katherine B. Hathaway

REGISTRATION UPDATES
SOAR is closed, so if you have not registered for Fall 2005, you will need to contact Paula in the MBA office at paula.donaldson@simmons.edu or 617.521.3832.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Carpet has been installed throughout 411 Comm Ave.

The 419 LR is in the process of being moved, but the comfortable chairs are now in the Oval Dining Room!

NEW MBA UPDATE FORMAT
Starting on July 14th, you will receive the MBA Update in a new format. You will continue to receive it in email format. However, you will see a Table of Contents followed by excerpts of each announcement with a link to get more information. Our new website also has our MBA Update announcements in addition to links in the right margin for archived announcements from past months. We hope you enjoy the new format.

REMINDER! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! - ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Entrepreneurship Certificate Program applications are available. Applications are due by July 8th and should be submitted to the MBA Admissions Office. To obtain an application or if you have questions, contact Suzzette Turnbull at suzzette.turnbull@simmons.edu or at 617.521.3839.

GRADUATION UPDATES
Speakers and Marshals Announced
Maureen Vasquez (day) and Lise Bliss (night) have been voted to be the student speakers; Mikerlange Jean-Louis (day) and Erin Blue (day) voted to be the marshals. Congratulations to them and a special congratulations to all students that were nominated by their peers to be on the ballot.

Extra Tickets to Dean's Reception
Extra tickets are all sold out. A waiting list is being kept in the MBA office. If you are interested in putting your name on the list, please email Carolyn Bogle at carolyn.bogle@simmons.edu.

A Celebration of the Behind-The-Scenes Heros of the SOM MBA
Reserve your spot now for the graduation celebration honoring those partners, friends, roommates, and family members who have helped each of us reach graduation. Tickets can be purchased prior to classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning next week through Thursday, July 7th.

When: SATURDAY, JULY 30th (the weekend prior to graduation)
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Milky Way Lounge & Lanes in Jamaica Plain (subway, bus, and car accessible) Cost: $15 per person, children under 5 are free (must be 4 ft tall to bowl)

We've got the entire Milky Way reserved just for us as a special party. That means 7 lanes of candlepin bowling, pool table, lounge, and a Milky Way Buffet featuring a variety of all-you-can-eat gourmet pizza, (for the true Simmons experience!), salad, drinks, and dessert.

There will be a special program mid-way through the celebration to recognize each of our invited 'honorees'. More details, as well as directions to follow. AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED, so mark your calendars and purchase your tickets ASAP.

Questions? Contact Valerie Grabiel, Jessica Porter, or Nancy Chang.

DEAN'S RECEPTION RSVP
Please be sure to RSVP for the Dean's Reception by calling 617.521.3888. Please RSVP by July 27 and speak clearly when leaving a message. Thank you.

CLASS NORMS
Students have reported that folks are taking food that is not theirs from the cabinets and fridges. These are items that have been labeled as belonging to someone else. Please do not assume that all food is up for grabs in student areas. Thanks!

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Career Services Office

We hope you had an enjoyable 4th of July! August is around the corner!!!!!

TRENDS - Some of the latest Career-Related news!

U.S. Firms to Hire at Solid Pace through September
Read on at: http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/hotissues/20050620-carey.html

Looking for outside networking opportunities and job leads?
The National Black MBA Association (http://www.bostonblackmba.org/) and National Society of Hispanic MBAs (www.nshmba.org) have terrific job fairs with top tier companies! You are still eligible for the student member rate if you sign up today!

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!

Just added this week:
Development Officer for Annual Giving - Bell National
Manager, Business Analysis - Novartis
Reporting Design Consultant - Fidelity Investments
Assistant Director of Admissions - Wheelock College

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:
In the attempt to better serve your needs this summer, starting the week of June 20th the CSO is adjusting it's hours as follows:

Monday - 10:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday - 8:45am-6:00pm*
Wednesday - 9:00am-8:00pm
Thursday - 8:45am-6:00pm*
Friday - 8:45am-2:00pm*

*We understand your busy schedules and offer evening appointment hours on request. If you need to schedule an evening appointment (for anytime after 6pm) please contact Wendy at (617) 521-3854 or dambrose@simmons.edu.

Reminder:
Deb Kadaner is our Affiliate Interview Expert. Feel free to contact Deb directly to make an appointment for interview prep. She can be reached at debkadaner@hotmail.com or at home at 617-479-7011; Deb is available to do both phone and in person interview coaching by appointment.

Please contact Diana at diana.cook@simmons.edu or Wendy at dambrose@simmons.edu if you have any questions.

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Library

Bloomberg Training Session - Reminder to Sign Up Today!
The SOM Library is pleased to offer SOM students the opportunity to participate in a training session focused on the utilization of the Bloomberg terminal. This session designed specifically for SOM students, will be offered on Friday, July 15th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, in downtown Boston, 100 Summer Street at the Bloomberg Training site.

To sign up for this session, please either come into the SOM Library or call Kathy Berger, SOM Library Assistant, at 617-521-3847 by Wednesday, July 13th at 12:00pm. Registration for this session is on a first come first serve basis and will be limited to 25 students. You will receive a confirmation that you are registered for this session.

Reference Interviews
Make an appointment today with Linda or Kathy for help with your research projects.

The library is looking for Part-time Graduate Student Library Assistants. Day/Evening/Weekend hours are available. If interested, please contact Kathy Berger, SOM Library Assistant, at 617-521-3847 or e-mail kathleen.berger@simmons.edu for an application.

Worth a Read…..
Check out our Book Swap to find some new titles for relaxation and reading. Feel free to take a book or leave one for the swap.

Catch up on news of the world by taking a look at The New York Times or Wall Street Journal or Financial Times, located just inside the library door.

The July 2005 issue of HR Magazine has a new list of the Best Small and Medium Places to Work.

Entrepreneur for July offers its 5th Annual list of the Top 100 Venture Capital Firms.

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Technology

Computer Lab

New Study Room Printer
We now have a new CS Printer setup in study room 3D in 419. It is the default printer for all 3rd and 4th floor study rooms. You may still print to the lab, but just be sure to select the printer you need from the drop down menu.

Lab Hours
The lab is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 11pm, and on Sunday from 7am to 7pm.

Staffed Hours
During summer hours, the lab will be open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9:30am & 2:30pm to 6:30pm, and on Fridays from 8am to 11am.

If you need assistance and a lab staff member 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 the lab staff.

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SOM in the News

CHECK OUT THE ARTWORK OF YOUR FELLOW STUDENT!!
See Crystal Y. Brown and her artwork in person July 9 - 10, where she'll be a participant in Art in the Park at Copley Square.

Art in the Park is sponsored by the Boston Afro-American Artists Association. http://www.cyb4ever.com/artpark.pdf

HEAR YOUR FELLOW STUDENT ON WBUR!!
Zuania Pomales, a current day student was interviewed on WBUR. She was part of an interview on why women of color graduates are leaving Boston. She mentions the SOM too!! Read more here->

Simmons faculty and students were well represented with four presentations at the Babson-Kauffman Entrepreneurship Research Conference:

Fiona Wilson, Jill Kickul, and Deborah Marlino presented their paper, "Is The Pipeline Of Future Entrepreneurs Strong Or Weak? - Using A Longitudinal Approach To Examine The Role Of Perceptions And Self-efficacy In Generating Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Young Women And Men." In addition, Jill and Fiona (in partnership with colleagues from the University of Bodo, Norway) presented their paper, "Across Cultural And Economic Boundaries: Modeling Cognitions, Norms, And Motivations Onto Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy And Intentionality."

Lindsay Titus ('05), Jill Kickul, and Patrick Murphy (DePaul University), using some of the recent research from the Panel Survey of Entrepreneurial Dynamics (PSED) presented a paper on "Contextualizing Legitimacy, Risk Preference, and Social Capital For Women Entrepreneurs." Also, in partnership with Norris Krueger (Boise State University) and as a follow-up to the work by Laney Whitcanack ('05) and Jill on entrepreneurial cognition, a talk was given on "Choice Modeling Of Venture Preferences: The Impact Of Mental Prototyping."

Finally, Laney Whitcanack and Jill Kickul are collaborating on an international study with Alain Fayolle, E.M. Lyon, France, Benoît Gailly, Université Catholique de Louvain, and Nargisse Lassas-Clerc, E.M. Lyon and will be presenting their work at the International Conference of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ICSB Conference) on "Capturing Variations in Attitudes and Intentions: A Longitudinal Study to Assess the Pedagogical Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Teaching Programs." This paper and line of research coincides nicely with our recent grant award under the Coleman Foundation's Entrepreneurship Excellence in Teaching Colleges program.

Simmons SOM cited as a "model program" for working mothers! Read more->

EVENTS
Upcoming Admission Events: Spread the word to friends and colleagues!
All events are held at 451 Marlborough Street. For more information call 617.521.3840 or somadm@simmons.edu.

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