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November 19th, 2009 |
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.Mary D's Sports Analogies for Those That Like Them
Quotes of the Week
Degree Requirement Reception Date
Now Accepting Orders for the Spring 2010 Semester T-Pass
Consulting Club Meeting
Entrepreneurship Club Event!
Pot Luck Dinner with the SOM International Club
Greater Boston Food Bank Food Drive!
Entrepreneurship Facebook Page
Net Impact is Recruiting New Members!
Reminder for Students Finishing Their Degree in August
Global E-Ship Event Results: Big Pitch
Schedule Updates for Spring 2010
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MBA Office Updates Next week marks Thanksgiving and when you return, you will be in week 13. It is really important that you rest and recharge yourself over the holiday. Whether you are here or traveling to be with family and friends, enjoy the holiday. Eat a lot of turkey, watch a movie, go for a walk, get some sleep! You will come back and have 3 weeks for finals, group projects and all your other deliverables and you need to be able to kick into a new gear in December!! Enjoy next week, you have worked really hard and it is a wonderful holiday to celebrate! My favorite quote around the holidays is an old one that many of you have read or heard, but I love it just the same. “When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar...and the coffee...A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed."Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life."The golf balls are the important things- your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions- things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your education, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else-the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical! to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18 holes of golf Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Mary D’s Sports Analogies for those that like them
“If you’re not willing to risk the possibility that your loss will be known by others, then you shouldn’t compete.” -- Shaun Klein Degree Requirement Reception Date Now Accepting Orders for the Spring 2010 Semester T-PassesWe are now accepting orders for the Spring Semester T-Pass. You may order your T-pass on the secure website using a credit card or checking account. If you choose to order your T-pass by mail, please note that all orders must be received by Monday, January 4, 2010.T-passes will be available a few days prior to the beginning of each month at the Cashier's Window (W-207, 2nd Floor, Main College Building) or the School of Management MBA Office (for students in the School of Management). For more information please visit: http://my.simmons.edu/life/leadership/resources/mbta.shtml The next Consulting Club meeting will be on Wednesday, December 2 from 5-6 PM (room to be announced). We apologize for having to reschedule our meeting due to scheduling conflicts! Please join the Entrepreneurship Club on Monday, November 23rd, at 6 pm in M-501 for appetizers, wine, and conversation.
Hear current student Liana Cassar present on her recently launched business, Rooted Radiance - http://www.rootedradiance.com/
Learn about opportunities to build your resume and develop transferable skills.
Meet the current entrepreneurship cohort to ask questions.
Contribute your ideas for future events!
RSVPs appreciated - please email simmonsentrepreneurshipclub@gmail.com by TODAY! We look forward to seeing you there! Pot Luck Dinner with the SOM International Club The SOM International Club is organizing a Pot Luck Dinner for Dec 8th Please spread the word around about the Entrepreneurship Certificate! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/Simmons-College-Certificate-of-Entrepreneurship/156507158921 Net Impact is Recruiting New Members! The Net Impact group at Simmons is planning two info events to give students a chance to learn about the organization, ask questions, hear about the conference, and sign up as new members. We are planning to host the info sessions on the following dates: Tuesday, December 1st @ 9pm and Wednesday, December 2nd @4pm in the SOM building. Please keep an eye out for flyers around the SOM! Reminder for Students Finishing Their Degree in August You need to make sure that you have taken Career Strategies or plan to take it this spring, 2010. It will not be offered this summer. Global E-Ship Event Results: Big Pitch We had some terrific graduate “pitches” as part of global entrepreneurship week and happy to report that Christina LeBlanc won for her idea of changing the face of the bookkeeping industry through an academic base, opportunities to network, receive training and support services and establish an on-line community. Schedule Updates for Spring 2010 UAE and India Travel trips are both a GO! Tech and Ops: Start date is Wednesday, 1/27 not 1/28, end date is 4/14 and not 4/15. Deborah Merrill-Sands Feature in the Boston Business Journal Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands was featured in the Boston Business Journal, being called "The Green Dean". Check it out! https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B6pbnCCzJuUYZjAxODE5MWQtNDA4ZS00OGU3LWFmZGMtNWI4ZTQxNmFhNWNj&hl=en Spring 2010 Registration Updates Reminder About Study Rooms This is just a reminder that you need to come down to the Academic Programs Office to book a study room. Even if the room is open, does not mean that it hasn't been booked by another student. Please check the study room reservation book before you enter a study room. The student that booked the room has priority and can ask you to leave. We also would like to remind you that groups can only reserve a room for 2 hours at a time, especially the rooms with the projector/camera. Each member of the group is not allowed to book the room for 2 hours and book an entire room for 8 hours. We will be monitoring this more closely, especially since finals are coming up and everyone needs an equal opportunity to a study room. Thanks in advance! Interested in exploring a career in higher education? The MBA Admission and Marketing team is currently looking for two MBA students to assist with recruitment efforts for the Fall/Spring semesters. Responsibilities include executing call campaigns; conducting informational interviews and assisting with events. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in higher education while earning a little extra cash. Please contact Kerri Brophy at kerri.brophy@simmons.edu or 617-521-3840. Please include “Graduate Admission Assistant” in the subject line. The estimated time commitment is ~10 hr/week. The Entrepreneurship Club is Having an Event! Please join the Entrepreneurship Club on Monday, November 23rd, at 6 pm in M-501 for appetizers, wine, and conversation. Hear current student Liana Cassar present on her recently launched business, Rooted Radiance - http://www.rootedradiance.com/
Health Care Certificate Program Are you interested in the Health Care Certificate program? The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2010! For more information please email Darla at darla.pires-degrace@simmons.edu. Thanksgiving Invitation from Jane Mooney For many years, Prof. Jane Mooney has invited MBA students to her home for Thanksgiving. Traditionally, there is always a group that head out to Wellesley to join her, her daughter Eva and many of their friends. They always come back saying how great the food is and what a nice day they had!! So, if you have no plans and want to join her, please let her know by November 23! RSVP to jane.mooney@simmons.edu Dean's Roundtable Events: Put This on Your December Calendar! 1. Evening Students: Monday, 11/30, 5-6pm, M223 2. Day Students: Tuesday, 12/1, 11:30am-12:30pm, M223 3. Graduating Students: Thursday, 12/3: 12-1pm, M223
Great News: Ranking Top 20 in Aspen Institute's Beyond
Grey Pinstripes ranking -
The ranking methodology is rigorous. As the Business and Society Program notes, “While many MBA rankings
exist, only one looks beyond reputation and test scores to measure something
much more important: how well schools are preparing their students for the
environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business.” In formulating their rankings, the program
reviews curricula, course syllabi, and faculty publications. This year, 149 business schools from 24
countries competed to ranked in the top 100.
“In these challenging
economic times, the general public, not just scholars, are questioning
whether the established models of business are broken,” said Rich Leimsider,
Director of the Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education. “Beyond Grey Pinstripes schools are
thoughtfully pursuing new approaches. They are preparing students who take a more holistic view of business
success, one that measures financial results as well as social and
environmental impacts.”
In this ranking, we are in great company. Among the top 15 schools are: U. of
Michigan (Ross), Yale School of
Management, Stanford Graduate School
of Business, Notre Dame (Mendoza), UC Berkeley (Haas), NYU (Stern), and
Columbia Business School, U. of Virginia (Darden), Cornell (Johnson), GWU
School of Business. I am also pleased that we were ranked significantly ahead
of local competitors – Babson is #26, BU is #56, Bentley is #67, and Boston
College (Carroll) is #73. Our #15 gives us a great competitive edge in
recruiting MBA students! Given the relevance of these issues to undergraduate
students, we will leverage this ranking to increase visibility for the entire
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Announcements Join the CSO Task Force! As a member of the CSO Task Force you will act as an advisor to the CSO team, provide feedback as we explore new program and service offerings, and also serve as an ambassador in promoting CSO initiatives to the larger student body. We will have one introductory face-to-face meeting and then we will continue to “meet” electronically through the year. If you are interested in joining, or if you have any questions, please contact georgette.arato@simmons.edu or 617-521-5837 as soon as possible. Internship Meeting Thinking about or planning to conduct an internship?
The SOM Investments Club is open for business!
Did you know NAWMBA is on TWitter! @NAWMBA
SOM: CSR & SUSTAINABILITY Book to read: Landmarks for Sustainability: Events and Initiatives That Have Changed Our World by Wayne Visser What’s Ecological Intelligence? Daniel Goleman Explains
Sustainability Virtual Summits: Smart ICT Recent Sustainability Job Postings
CONFERENCES & CAREER FAIRS European Career Fair www.euro-career.com/candidates.php East Coast Career Fair http://eastcoastcareerfairs.com Job Expo www.jobexpo.com/JobSeeker/viewEvent.asp?eid=1258 TALENT ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM We have received excellent feedback from students and graduates who have met with our new Talent Acquisition Executive-In-Residence, Lauri Rich. SOM students & graduates benefit from Lauri’s expertise in sourcing, evaluating and hiring candidates in today’s competitive marketplace. She brings over 20 years of experience working with top financial services, healthcare and nonprofit organizations, among other sectors. To schedule an appointment, please contact Lauri directly at lauri.rich@verizon.net.
JOB POSTINGS Recent JOB Postings - Visit Career Connect for all the latest internship and job posts.
INTERESTING CAREER ARTICLES 10 biggest job interview blunders Avoid These Interview Killers
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Research Paper Clinics: Wednesdays at 2pm in L-225 Every Wednesday in L-225, the Library and Writing
Center provide individual assistance with any stage of the research or
writing process. These drop-in research clinics, have both a Writing Center
tutor and a Reference Librarian available to help students find books,
articles, and high-quality websites on their topic; search electronic
databases; evaluate the quality of their information sources; organize
paragraphs; convey ideas clearly; use APA, MLA, or other documentation
styles; avoid plagiarism.No appointment necessary - students can drop by with
a few quick questions, or stay longer for more extensive help. Need help with research for a project or assignment? Get in touch with
Linda Schuller, Management Librarian. Call or email her for times to
meet in person, via email or chat. The College Librarians have prepared research guides to help you find
information on many topics. We especially recommend the following guides:
Company Information, Industry Information, Entrepreneurship, Demographics and
Statistics, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Still having trouble finding your way around the Library? Want to know
where to find quiet places to study, the latest magazines, or the business
books collection? Contact Linda for a 20 minute tour. |
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