General Information

Schedule Changes & Course Information

Financial Aid Information

Meetings & Events

Student Clubs

Career Services Office

Library

Technology

SOM in the News

General Information

MBA OFFICE HOURS NEXT WEEK
Monday, Sept. 6, Closed, Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 8:30-7pm
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8:30-8pm
Thursday, Sept. 9, 8:30-8pm
Friday, Sept. 10, 8:30-4:30pm

NOTE FROM MARY D
The MBA office staff and the faculty are looking forward to another great year!! Welcome back to all returning students and to all of our new students that will finish Foundations tonite! We have had a terrific few days with all the new students and they are off to a fabulous start! All I have heard from returning students is that their month off from school went way too quickly, but we are thrilled you are back, your faculty are ready and excited to start! I encourage all of you to make the most of this last weekend off before classes begin!!

Photocopying In Library
Great news! The photocopy machine in the library can now run off your ID Card. Just set your ID Card up to function as a Simmons debit card (application forms are in your mailboxes) and you will never need to dig for change again! Call Chris in the MBA Office if you have any questions: 617-521-3812.

SHARK Cards
Use your SHARK Card (Simmons ID Card) for easy purchasing at the vending machines, bookstore and copy machines! Just fill out the application in your mailbox and bring it to the MBA Office. Within the week your card will be ready to use. If you have any questions, read through the Frequently Asked Questions packet that has been placed in your mailbox, or call Chris in the MBA Office at 617-521-3812.

Fall Bookstore Hours
The SOM bookstore will be open in the 419 building from August 30th through September 17th. The hours are as follows:
Aug 30-Sept 2: 3pm-8pm
Sept 7: 3pm-8pm
Sept 8-Sept 9: 11am-8pm
Sept 10: 3pm-8pm
Sept 11: 10am-2pm
Sept 13-Sept 17: 3pm-8pm

Fall Course Material List
The fall course material list is available online.
http://www.simmons.edu/som/student_info/forms/coursematerialfall04.pdf
Please see this list to find out what books and course packs your professors have ordered for your courses. If you have any questions, call Chris in the MBA Office at 617-521-3812.

Technology Training
The Pottruck Technology Resource Center offers a wide range of technology training workshops for students. Go to my.simmons.edu/services/technology/training/ to see what the training schedule looks like for this month. To sign up, contact the center by email at training@simmons.edu or by calling 617-521-2736. Most courses are free for current students.

T-Passes
If you previously ordered a semester T-Pass they are here in the MBA Office for you to pick up. Unfortunately the deadline has passed to order the semester pass. You can purchase a pass for full price at the Cashier's Window located over at the Main Campus.

Fall Student Stickers
Stickers for the back of your ID are in the MBA Office, please come by at your convenience to pick one up.

FACULTY UPDATES FROM THE SUMMER
Susan Hass will be teaching Accounting A
Shelley Strowman will be teaching QA A
Stacy Blake-Beard will be teaching Leading A

TEACHING ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Just a reminder that MBA classes are held on religious holidays that are not legal holidays. Faculty and students should make reasonable accommodations together regarding course requirements.

HEALTH COVERAGE
If you are a student taking 8 or more credits, you are required to have medical insurance through the College or another source. For those of you that need to waive College insurance, you can do it online at http://www.UniversityHealthPlans.com, click on Simmons College and click on waiver form.

NEW STUDENTS THAT DID NOT ATTEND FOUNDATIONS
If you are interested in a brief overview of what happened in Foundations, would like copies of any of the handouts, or a tour please contact Beth R in the MBA office at 521-3839. We also recommend all students that missed Foundations to make an appointment with the Library to get an overview

EMAIL POLICY REMINDER
Please remember that the Simmons College email policy is that all official College email correspondence will originate from and be distributed to only simmons.edu email addresses. This is done for a number of reasons, but most importantly to ensure the safety or incoming and outgoing mail which is automatically scanned for viruses. It will also allow students to get access to all official College email correspondence. Students will be able to forward to multiple accounts. Visit http://email.simmons.edu for assistance in setting this feature up on your computers.

WEBCT
Webct went live on August 30. If you are not able to access it, or are not seeing all of the courses you are registered for, please contact Paula D. at paula.donaldson@simmons.edu or 617-521-3832.

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Career Services Office

Welcome New Students and Welcome Back to Returning Students! Please stop by our office anytime if you need us or just to say hello! (3rd Floor, 419 Comm. Ave.)

Trends - Some of the latest Career-Related news!

Mark your calendars! The Big Help of the Boston Sunday Globe comes out on Sunday, September 12th!

In Indy's Pits, Its more than Speed - here are 5 tips on Teamwork!
Read on at: http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/85/5things.html

New Opportunities: Don't forget to check Career Connect on a regular basis!
Just Added this week
Revenue Analyst - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Web Analyst - Bose Corporation
Director of School Partnerships - City Year Boston
Supply Planning Intern or Extern - The Gillette Company

Click below to login:

New Students: Please register for Career Connect by Friday, September 3rd! Registration requires you to fill out a student profile and upload a resume. Your resume does not have to be a final resume and can be updated at anytime in Career Connect. Any questions can be referred to Diana Cook, Coordinator, Career Services At (617) 521-3857 or diana.cook@simmons.edu

Returning Students: 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.

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Library

Welcome to all students, both new and returning! We look forward to working with you this year.

Holiday Hours: The library will be unstaffed on Saturday, Sept. 4 - Monday, Sept. 6. The library will be staffed from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7.

New Students - Space is still available to sign up for a quick tour of the library and learn how to get a book from another library, where to find "reserve" copies of class textbooks, how to sign up for a group study room, where to find a quiet place to read and much more… Tours which last about 20 minutes will be given during the following times:
Wednesday, September 8 - 12:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 9 - 5:15 p.m.
Monday, September 13 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 14 - 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.

The sign-up sheets for the tours are on the library door. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. If these times are not convenient, please stop by the library whenever you have the chance and we will be happy to show you around.

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.

Reference Interviews - For help with in-depth research projects and questions, please sign up to make an appointment with Linda or Kathy. 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 more…

Gentle reminder: Reserve materials may be checked out for two hours.

Course packs - due to copyright regulations the library does not have copies of the course packs.

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TECHNOLOGY

Computer Lab

Login now required in labs and classrooms
Computers in the public access labs, and classrooms (Windows XP) require that you login. Logging into these computers with your own username and password connects you to your personal storage space on the file server, and to space on the file server where you can share files with other students.

For more about your file server storage space and instructions for changing your computer/file server password see File Server tips (http://my.simmons.edu/technology/helpdesk/fileserver)

Here's more details about how to login and access your personal network folder. http://my.simmons.edu/services/technology/helpdesk/fileserver/windowsXP.shtml

Login Problems?
If you're experiencing problems logging into lab computers or webmail call the Helpdesk at x2222 for assistance.

Drop in Session
Feel free to stop by Case Room 1 September 8th at 3pm to lean first hand about logging into the Simmons network.

Looking for a job on Campus?
We're hiring! Part-time positions available for afternoon, evenings and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include computer lab and classroom media support. If you are interested please contact Bill Porter at x3852 or via email at: william.porter@simmons.edu

LAB HOURS
The lab is open:
Monday - Saturday 7am-11pm
Sunday 7am-7pm

SOM Lab (staffed) Hours:
Monday - Thursday 4pm-7:30pm.
Weekend staffed hours to begin soon (But the lab is open for student use) Bill Porter is also available for assistance Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm If the lab is not staffed and you need assistance call the Main Campus Lab @ x2769

Reminder: Food, drinks and cell phones are NOT allowed in the computer lab or study rooms, sorry. This rules will be enforced by lab staff.

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SOM in the News

The SOM August commencement ceremonies and featured speaker Marie Wilson were featured in the Boston Sunday Globe's Out in the Field section in the August 15 edition. Wilson, president of The White House Project, former president of the Ms. Foundation, and leader of the Take Our Daughters to Work Day, spoke about the importance of women taking on leadership positions, both in business and in politics.

In addition to the Boston Sunday Globe, Wilson also was interviewed for the August 6-8 edition of Boston Metro and on WBIX-AM Boston on August 6 about her commencement message.

SOM Professor and CGO faculty affiliate Stacy Blake-Beard and CGO Senior Research Faculty Evangelina Holvino authored the article "Women Discussing Their Differences: A Promising Trend," which appeared in the Summer 2004 issue of The Diversity Factor. The article discusses the importance of conferences, such as the SOM/CGO/Working Mother Media Professional Women of Color Conference held at Simmons College on May 6, that bring women of color together to dialogue, network, and develop skills and strategies to enhance their advancement and organizational contributions.

Catherine Beyer Hurst, Director of the Undergraduate Management Program, was quoted in the August 8 edition of the Boston Herald. In the article "This guy's so dreamy!" about a huggable "boyfriend pillow" marketed toward women, Hurst says the cost of the Japanese product $111 is too high to be a gag gift, and appears to be marketed to the 45-plus age group.

EVENTS

MBA Information Session
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
6:00 p.m.
451 Marlborough Street, Boston
RSVP at 617.521.3840 or somadm@simmons.edu

Spread the word to prospective women MBA students about the upcoming SOM MBA Information Session. They'll 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 the one-year accelerated program, part-time options, curriculum, career placement, financing the degree, and the application process.

Executive in the Classroom - Barbara M. Talbott
Executive Vice President, Marketing, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Thursday, September 23, 2004
419 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA
4:00 - 5:45 p.m. Presentation & Q&A
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Reception
RSVP to http://www.simmons.edu/som/email/talbott_rsvp.html.

Brand Inside: A Four Seasons Experience
Brands today are recognized as essential corporate assets: key contributors to enterprise value, profitability, and long-term success. Four Seasons has built such a brand - one which is synonymous with "the best" - by creating a unique guest experience, built around consumer needs and then bringing that experience to life in every representation of the brand. Come for a lively and interactive exploration of the Four Seasons brand journey with Barbara Talbott, Executive Vice President of Marketing. Barbara Talbott oversees marketing strategy for the world's most honored hotel company, ensuring that Four Seasons deeply instilled service values are brought to life in every representation of the brand. With 62 hotels in 29 countries, it is a global effort which includes advertising and public relations; direct sales, worldwide reservations, and e-commerce. Talbott joined Four Seasons in 1989.

Leading Women Entrepreneurs Series
3rd in our series: Creating a "Double Bottom Line" of Financial and Social Return September 28, 2004
451 Marlborough Street, Boston MA
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. panel discussion and Q & A;
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. light refreshments
RSVP at www.simmons.edu/som/entrepreneur

Save the date for the third program in our Leading Women Entrepreneurs Series, made possible through a generous donation from the Citizens Bank Foundation. Meet four women who know firsthand that financial and social return need not be mutually exclusive. Learn how investment in profitable, growth-oriented enterprises can also create social value and stronger communities. Join our speakers as they share their triumphs and lessons learned while pursuing a "double bottom line" strategy that is both mission driven and financially successful.

The mission of this program is to enable leading women entrepreneurs to address business issues critical to starting a new business and growing an existing one. The Entrepreneurs Series is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the relevance and breadth of our teaching, research, and convening in entrepreneurship. The cornerstone of this agenda is the establishment of the Elizabeth J. McCandless Professorship in Entrepreneurship. Simmons SOM is committed to excellence in educating future women entrepreneurs.

Panelists:
Diane Hessan, President & CEO, Communispace Corporation
Andrea Lyons, Founder & CEO, Goddess Granola
Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO, Mavens & Moguls
Kaidi Grant, Creator and Founder, Lip-Hop Cosmetics, Inc.
Moderator: Dr. Jill Kickul, Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship

Strategic Leadership for Women
October 3-8, 2004
Simmons School of Management, 409 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

* Manage strategically across your organization;
* Enhance your leadership abilities and competencies; and
* Expand and utilize your network of results-oriented, high achieving women.

For more information about how to become a strategic leader, log on to: http://www.simmons.edu/som/email/execed/slw_landing.html

MBA Career Panel
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
6:00 p.m.
451 Marlborough Street, Boston MA
RSVP at 617.521.3840 or somadm@simmons.edu

If you know a woman who is considering an MBA, invite her to join us for a panel discussion highlighting remarkable women who have used a Simmons MBA to transcend traditional career paths. She'll 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.

The Negotiation Edge: Everyday Skills for Women
October 25-27, 2004
Simmons School of Management, 409 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

* Improve the way you approach everyday negotiations;
* Enhance your influence and bargaining power;
* Reach creative agreements with reluctant people; and
* Make your value visible and achieve measurable results.

For more information about the program, log on to: http://www.simmons.edu/som/email/execed/neg_landing.html

MBA Preview Session
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
6:00 p.m.
451 Marlborough Street, Boston MA
RSVP at 617.521.3840 or somadm@simmons.edu

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 of Finance Indra Guertler. Learn how Simmons prepares students for success!

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