September 3rd, 2009

MBA OFFICE NEWS & EVENTS CAREER SERVICES SOM LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

Headings marked in BLUE represent new information. Headings marked in PURPLE represent old information.

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.

Quotes of the Week
MBA Office Hours
Academic Policy
New Addition to the SOM Community
Travel Courses for MBA Students
Registration Updates
Executive in Residence: Pat Fili-Krushel, Executive Vice President at Time Warner

Mailboxes and Lockers
IComps
Personal Information Updates
New Policies on Linked Articles
October 10th Classes

MBA Office Updates

Note from Mary D.

Welcome to all of our new students that started in Foundations this week and to all our students returning for another year! We had 58 students begin the MBA program in both the day and evening cohorts. They are off to a great start and they are looking forward to this next chapter in their personal and professional lives! Classes started today with Communication Strategies in the day and both Creativity and Managerial Accounting tonight! It is supposed to be a beautiful long weekend, enjoy it as free weekends will be a true scarcity for a while!

Quotes of the Week

 “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” -- Maria Robinson

“Remember today, for it is the beginning of always. Today marks the start of a brave new future filled with all that your dreams hold. Think truly to the future and make those dreams come true!” – Anon

Announcements

MBA Office Hours

The SOM and Simmons College will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2009. You will have no access to the SOM building on Monday.

During the week, our office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-6:30pm and Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Academic Policy

The Fall 2009 Academic Policy is now posted on the SOM Gateway. Please remember that this document is the key academic document of our program and you should read it! You can go to this document here: http://my.simmons.edu/som/pdf/AcademicPolicy_Fall09._FINAL.pdf

New Addition to the SOM Community

Oana Ghiga gave birth to a baby girl yesterday, September 1st (her birthday also!). Her name is Ilinca and she is 10pounds, 8.5 ounces, 20 3/4 inches. Everyone is doing great!!

Academic Year Travel Courses for MBA Students

We will again offer two different travel courses this year and the deadline for applying is Oct 30, with a deposit of $1000.   The rest of the funds are due by Nov 6. 

Spring 2010 to India: Travel during Winter Break, January 2-17 and will focus on Sustainable Business and will be led by Professor Vipin Gupta.
Spring 2010 to the UAE: Travel during Spring Break, March 5-14. The UAE trip will focus on Women’s Leadership, led by Professor Lynda Moore.

Travel costs all inclusive (airfare, visa, ground transportation, meals, double shared lodging, excursions) are $3,200. Tuition costs are additional.

Each course is 3 credits, and there will be some prework in advance of travel. Students will visit local universities and businesses, and meet local scholars and business executives.

Contact the faculty for further information.  Contact the MBA office or the Director- International Outreach, Professor Vipin Gupta at vipin.gupta@simmons.edu for the application forms and further information.

Registration Updates

Space is still available in:

Investments with Professor Indra Guertler on Thursday nights. There is a pre-requisite of Finance required for this course.

Consumer Behavior, which has 3 face to face meeting times on Sept 24, Oct 15 and Nov 12, 4:15-6pm. The rest is a virtual independent study with Professor Jill Avery.

Public Speaking on Thursday nights with Professor Mary Shapiro.

Executive in Residence: Pat Fili-Krushel, Executive Vice President at Time Warner

We will have our SOM exec in Residence, Pat Fili-Krushel here from Sept. 21-23. She will be in MBA Leading during the day, have lunch with day and evening MBA students, and then have a keynote address on Tuesday, Sept 22 moderated with Prof. Debbie Kolb from the SOM and Prof. Kathleen McGinn from HBS from 6-8pm. Mark your calendars now!!

BIO-Patricia Fili-Krushel is Executive Vice President of Administration of Time Warner Inc.

In this role, Ms. Fili-Krushel works closely with the other members of Time Warner’s senior management team and its operating divisions on a variety of organizational, developmental and diversity issues. Her responsibilities include oversight of philanthropy, corporate human resources, worldwide recruitment, employee development and growth, compensation and benefits, and security.

Before joining Time Warner in July 2001, Ms. Fili-Krushel had been CEO of WebMD Health since April 2000.

From July 1998 to April 2000, Ms. Fili-Krushel was President of the ABC Television Network. ABC Television Network’s ranking improved from third to first in the ratings during her tenure. Prior to becoming President of the ABC Television Network, Ms. Fili-Krushel was President of ABC Daytime, and was responsible for introducing the daytime talk show "The View” and for leading ABC's daytime programming schedule to the number one position among women 18-49 years old. While at ABC, she conceived and orchestrated SoapNet, a 24-hour soap opera cable network.

Before joining ABC in 1993, Ms. Fili-Krushel had been with Lifetime Television since 1988 as both Group Vice President of Hearst/ABC-Viacom Entertainment Services (HAVES), and Senior Vice President of Programming and Production of Lifetime Television. Prior to Lifetime, Ms. Fili-Krushel held several positions with Home Box Office, culminating her tenure as Vice President of Business Affairs and Production. Before joining HBO, Ms. Fili-Krushel worked for ABC in various positions, including Program Controller for ABC Sports.

Ms. Fili-Krushel holds a B.S. degree from St. John’s University and an M.B.A. degree from Fordham University.

In 1998, Fortune featured Ms. Fili-Krushel among its “50 Most Powerful Women.” She has been recognized by New York Women in Communications, Inc. through their Matrix Awards for her contribution to the field of broadcasting. In 2006, she was inducted into the Museum of Television & Radio’s “She Made It” Collection. She received the prestigious Vision Award for her contributions on behalf of the creative arts. The City of New York awarded Ms. Fili-Krushel the Crystal Apple Award for her distinctive career achievements and contributions to the entertainment community in New York. In 1993, she received the Women in Film Muse Award.

Ms. Fili-Krushel serves on the Board of Trustees of The Public Theater of New York where she is Chair of the Nominating Committee, the Board of Trustees of The Paley Center for Media, and Mayor Bloomberg’s Commission on Women’s Issues.

Mailboxes and Lockers

If you need a mailbox key or want a locker, stop by the program office.

IComps

New students should be have a core set of technology fluencies to be successful in the MBA program. The College has an e-learning page called i-comps, designed to familiarize you with the competencies most important for students to know. It was designed for UG’s, but much of the information is transferable to the graduate program as well. You should test your knowledge in these areas by visiting this site and going through the tutorials. User name and password is i-comps. It is a great site!!

Personal Information Updates

Please make sure your emergency contact info, and all other personal information is updated through AARC. This is really important, especially if you want the college systems to notify you for fun things like a snow day!

New Policies on Linked Articles

As you may have already noticed we no longer have the luxury of linking articles within the syllabi for each class. This includes HBR articles which we are not allowed to use in our eReserves. Please see the Policy and instructions on searching for these articles below.

In order to access (non HBR) materials you will need to use the course eReserves. To find your course eReserves please visit the link below and enter the course number to search for the materials you'll need:

http://library.simmons.edu/search/r

POLICY:

Harvard Business Review Notice of Use Restrictions, May 2009 Harvard Business Review and Harvard Business Publishing Newsletter content on EBSCO host is licensed for the private individual use of authorized EBSCO host users. It is not intended for use as assigned course material in academic institutions nor as corporate learning or training materials in businesses. Academic licensees may not use this content in electronic reserves, electronic course packs, persistent linking from syllabi or by any other means of incorporating the content into course resources. Business licensees may not host this content on learning management systems or use persistent linking or other means to incorporate the content into learning management systems. Harvard Business Publishing will be pleased to grant permission to make this content available through such means.

To Search for a reading from Harvard Business Review:

1.    Go the library homepage:  http://my.simmons.edu/library/
       Click on the “catalog” tab to access the library catalog. 
2.    Go to the “Search the Catalog” option on the left side of the screen and select “Journals.”
3.    Choose “title” from the pull down menu and type “Harvard Business Review” in the search box.
4.    Click on record #2 to access the journal electronically.
5.    Click on the link to access the database which has the publication you need (they are organized by date). 
6.    Find the issue and volume you need by scrolling through the list of dates.  Or, you can select the “Search within this publication” option at the upper right of the screen and search for the reading by title or author. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Library directly:

http://my.simmons.edu/library/services/studentservices.shtml

October 10th Classes

Although October 10th is an academic holiday for undergraduates, this is not the case for MBA Students. You WILL have class on October 10th!

Spring 2010 Travel Course Information

Spring 2010, MBA Travel Courses to India (January) and UAE (March)! Contact Prof. Vipin Gupta at vipin.gupta@simmons.edu for further information and  registration form.

1) GSM 547 - Sustainable Business in Emerging Markets (3 credits)

India - The Triangle (Mumbai, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi)
January 2-17, 2010
Class dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2009 (3-6 pm),  Sat, Feb 27 2010 (3-6 pm)

Program Description
 Learn about India's sustainability challenges, political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, ecological, gender, fair trade.  We visit universities, businesses, micro sites, nonprofits, markets, restaurants, and cultural sites, in different States for a diversity of approaches to sustainability.  Participate in an international conference on gender and sustainability, and network with local students and experts.

Course highlights
Adventure: Experience the wonders of India from The 7th wonder Taj Mahal, to the elephant and camel rides, cultural villages, and ethnic dresses, meals, and festivals.
Basics: Transform how you think about India as you encounter her diversity, and debrief.
Case dialogues: Get inspired through live case dialogues of how women in India are at the forefront of sustainability, ecological, economic, and social.

Program price:  $3,200 (shared occupancy; single occupancy supplement: $500)
Price includes  International and domestic airfare, visa fees, lodging, meals, ground transportation, university and business visits, excursions, ethnic experiences

Faculty information: Prof. Vipin Gupta has done award-winning research on culture and leadership in India and other nations.   He is the author of a leading textbook on Strategy used in many colleges of India.    He has led a hugely popular travel course to India for the past 3 years.


2) GSM 590 - Cross-cultural Comparative Studies of Women leaders

UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
Travel dates    March 4-15, 2010
Class: Sat, Feb 20 and 27, and April 10, 1-5 pm (meet in class), and Sat, Mar 27, 1-5 pm (work online).
Program Description     Learn about the culture and women leadership of UAE by participating in an international conference, live case studies, and cultural excursions.  Meet representatives from the women's association, chambers of commerce, government ministries, United Nations office, and/or US embassy office.  Interact with women students, expatriate faculty members, and businesswomen and entrepreneurs from for profit and non profit sectors.

Course highlights
Adventure: Experience the palaces, mosques, forts, museums, heritage villages, souqs, and dessert safari.
Basics:  Network with the women students from the local universities, and learn about their gender and leadership journeys and aspirations, and the role of families, universities, society, and the government
Case Studies:  Live case studies of the challenges, opportunities and pathways to leadership for women.

Program price   MBAs : $3,200 (double occupancy; single occupancy supplement: $500)+ tuition fee

Alums and non-MBA graduate students: $5000 including tuition fee (double occupancy; single occupancy supplement: $500)

Price includes  International airfare, visa fees, lodging, meals, ground transportation, university and business visits, excursions, ethnic experiences.   Personal expenses extra.

Faculty information
Prof. Lynda Moore has spent a year in UAE as a Fulbright scholar, working on a project on women leadership in UAE.  She has an established track record of successfully teaching and inspiring research on gender and diversity.  She has previously led a hugely popular travel course to UAE.

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News & Events

Partners’ Connected Health Symposium

Each fall Partners HealthCare, the integrated healthcare delivery system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, holds the Connected Health Symposium.  This is a meeting focused on information technology innovations in support of patient self-management, personal maintenance of health and wellness, and aging with independence. 

With over 1,000 attendees at last year’s event, the Symposium is the largest meeting of its kind in the world, dedicated to helping health care move beyond the hospital and clinic and into the day-to-day lives of consumers and patients, aided by computers, cell phones, the Internet, sensors, personal service robots.  In 2009 the Symposium celebrates its 6th Anniversary and takes place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on October 21st and 22nd -- a beautiful time of year, of course, to be in the city.  The Symposium features world-class speakers and unparalleled opportunities to share knowledge, network and build community. You can learn more about the event (and the Center) by visiting www.connected-health.org.

In the future, there will be a need for many more people trained at the graduate and undergraduate levels to think creatively about all aspects of healthcare and information technology.  This is an opportunity for students pondering career options to listen, learn, connect and consider building their  careers in this important and needed area of healthcare.

In keeping with Partners’ role as a nonprofit institution with an educational mission, we invite students to attend the Symposium at a cost o$ 195, which is $700 off of the full registration price.

To students:  We ask you to register in advance at www.connected-health.org and fax your valid student ID immediately afterwards to Partners’ Margaret Spinale at 617-228-4603.  You will need to present your student ID on the day of the Symposium. Student registration is open now.  To obtain the discount, go to the website, register as attendee type “Student” and continue the registration process until completion.  You may contact Margaret Spinale at 617-643-3905 or mmspinale@partners.org with any questions.

Symposium 2009 is structured to make ideas enjoyable and networking easy.  You will have full access to all Symposium educational sessions, to the exhibition area and to the sponsored workshops.   During meals, refreshment breaks and the evening reception, you will have an opportunity to interact with an extraordinary group of employers, thinkers and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Program Garners Six-Figure Support from Two Foundations

(August 3, 2009) With crucial support from the Coleman Foundation and the Will J. Reid Foundation, the SOM will extend the opportunities offered through its nationally acclaimed Entrepreneurship Program into the undergraduate college, the non-business Simmons community, and to local community college entrepreneurship efforts. Founded in 2005 as a certificate-only offering to MBA-trained women, the curriculum expanded into a full-fledged program in 2007.

The Coleman Foundation has pledged $93,000 over two years, and the Will J. Reid Foundation has pledged $51,000 over two years.

"Building partnerships between Simmons and organizations like the Reid and Coleman Foundation is one of the most fulfilling parts of my job as Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at Simmons," said SOM Professor Teresa Nelson. "The people behind those institutional names – Mike Hennessy and Clark McCain at the Coleman Foundation and Elizabeth Moore Westbrook '80 at the Will J. Reid Foundation – really understand who we are and what we are working to accomplish. They gave us the capital to access the tools to reach many more women who each have that one great idea – that passion – to build and grow a viable, community sustaining business or social enterprise."

The funds will be used to develop the following three initiatives: a minor and "mini-minor" in entrepreneurship to all majors of Simmons College and the Colleges of the Fenway; co-curricular programming with the non-business Simmons community; and networks with area community colleges through providing SOM graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship student mentors to community college students.

Since its inception in 2005, the Entrepreneurship program has garnered national recognition and developed groundbreaking initiatives. In 2006 and 2008 Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review named the program as one of the top 25 entrepreneurship programs in the nation, among a set of 2,300 schools. It was recognized by Fortune Small Business in 2006 as one of the 10 most innovative entrepreneur programs in the United States.

The program has built a research program in entrepreneurship and gender/entrepreneurship that has national and international reach, particularly on issues of women entrepreneurs and women's entrepreneurship education. The program has developed a successful business plan competition for graduating MBA students and alumnae, and in 2009 launched a post-Certificate support and mentoring program.

Alumnae of the program are generating real-world, proven successes. In the 2009 cohort, all 12 women are building business plans they intend to actualize within the next three years; two have already launched their ventures. The four-course sequenced program teaches business and professional skills to design, fund and launch, sustainable, scalable ventures with impact. The curriculum is complemented by a range of co-curricular activities including mentor pairing, a business plan competition, entrepreneur and scholar in residence programs, and special events including speaker and lecture series.

The Coleman Foundation was a key partner in the program's 2005 launch, providing essential seed funding through the Foundation's Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education project (2005-08). In 2007 the School began to explore the potential to widen the reach of its entrepreneurship effort. As a result, the Entrepreneurship Program was established, with the graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship as a core element.

For more information, visit www.simmons.edu/entrepreneurship.

http://alumnet.simmons.edu/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1587

Save the Date for the 2009 Net Impact Conference! 

November 13 - 14 in Ithaca, NY at The Johnson School at Cornell University

• Hear from CSR Leaders like keynote Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of GE
• Engage in panel discussions on topics ranging from Base of the Pyramid Strategies to Environmental Sustainability Consulting
• Participate in fun and thought-provoking networking opportunities with organizations and individuals committed to positive social and environmental change
• Explore the beautiful gorges, wineries and town of Ithaca, New York
• Gain a new appreciation of your role as an individual business changemaker

Please contact Amy Longyear at amy.longyear@simmons.edu for more information.

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Career Services Updates

Announcements  

SOM Annual Career Expo

Date: Thursday, September 10th

Time: 12:30-5:30pm

Location: Simmons School of Management, 5th Floor

For schedule of events and to register visit:
http://www.simmons.edu/enews/som_cos_expo_072209/email.html

CAREER EXPO PREP SESSIONS
We invite you to join us for a Career Expo Prep Session to learn more about the organizations attending the Expo, and practice your elevator pitch.

Tues., Sept. 8th, 4:15-5:30pm, SOM - Room: M-222
Please RSVP to georgette.jover@simmons.edu

To view employer profiles including job information click here.   Please note: this document can also be found on the CSO Website and it will be updated as we receive more information on the employers.

CONVERSATIONS AND CONNECTIONS: LESSONS LEARNED ON THE WAY FROM INTERN TO CEO
Date: Thursday, September 10th
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Location: 120 Tremont Street, David J. Sargent Hall, Suffolk University Law School, Boston
Cost: Free/Continental Breakfast Included
Register at: http://adclub.org/events?eventId=59778&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Join the Ad Club on September 10th for a special conversation with Andrew Graff… Leason Learned on the Way from Intern to CEO. A career-focused event tailored to students and young professionals.

Careers Panel
Date: Friday, September 11th
Time: 8:00-8:50am
Location: SOM Case Room, 2nd floor
RSVP: to georgette.jover@simmons.edu by September 8th

Join us for this informal panel discussion with SOM graduates and a 2nd year student.  Whether you are just starting the program, or about to graduate in December, panelists will share their experience and advice as you look to advance in your careers. Coffee and refreshments will be served. 

Panelists include:
Kerry Fenlon, MSW, MBA ’08,
Associate Director H.E.L.P. Dissemination Program
Hebrew SeniorLife

Anne Denna, SOM’ ‘05
Senior Financial Business Consultant, Information Services & Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Wei Wong, SOM MBA Candidate, Dec. ‘09
Finance MBA Intern
Shire Pharmaceuticals

SOM Consulting Club Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Sept 15
Time: At 5:00 pm
Location: M-221
Some say consultants rule the business world. Whether you believe that or not, consulting skills form the backbone of many business practices. Attend the first SOM Consulting Club Meeting to

• Learn there's more to consulting than hyper-travel & business buzzwords
• Influence an organization from the ground up
• Build your resume with active club membership
• Enjoy free homemade cookies!!!

The Role of SRI In A New Age of Regulation
Date: Wednesday, Sept 23rd
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Simmons School of Management on, at the Linda Paresky Conference Center
RSVP: Seating is limited! RSVP to alysonloria@gmail.com by Friday, Sept 18th

The Simmons School of Management Net Impact chapter, with the support of EILEEN FISHER, Inc., is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Panel entitled. Professor Indra Guertler will moderate the discussion among SRI professionals:

• Emily Bannister, Senior Research Analyst, Federal Street Advisors
• Paul Hilton, Research Analyst, Calvert Investments
• Sonia Kowal, Director of Socially Responsible Investment, Robert Brooke Zevin Associates 

CAREER FAIRS

CSO Career Expo
September 10, 12:30-5:30pm, at the School of Management Building, 5th Floor
RSVP to georgette.jover@simmons.edu

1st Annual Asian MBA Leadership Conference & Career Fair www.asianmba.org
September 10-12, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City

Boston Career Fair www.nationalcareerfairs.com
September 21, 11am-3pm, at the Radisson Hotel, Boston, MA

National Black MBA conference www.eshow2000.com/nbmbaa
September 22-26, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana        

Massachusetts Green Career Conference http://greencareer.eventbrite.com
Early Registration ends September 4th, 2009!!!!!
October 2, 7:15am–12pm, at the Marlborough Holiday Inn Conference Center

Reaching Out MBA 2009 www.reachingoutmba.org/dc08/
October 15 - 18, at he Westin Peachtree in Atlanta, GA

NAWMBA www.mbawomen.org/site/Calendar/2084584999?view=Detail&id=100981
October 29-31, in Disneyland, Anaheim, CA

National Society of Hispanic MBA www.nshmba.org/conferencesites.asp
October 8-10, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN

Boston’s NAACP Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair www.psijobfair.com
October 20, 10am-3pm, at the Marriott Boston Copley Place, Boston, MA        

2009 Net Impact North America Conference www.netimpact.org
November 13-15, in Philadelphia, PA

CFN Boston Career Forum http://www.careerforum.net/event/?lang=E
(For Japanese-English bilingual jobseekers)
November 20-22, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA

TALENT ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Career Services Office (CSO) is pleased to introduce our new Talent Acquisition Executive-In-Residence (TAEIR) program.  This innovative program will provide an opportunity for SOM students to benefit from the TAEIR’s expertise in sourcing, evaluating and hiring candidates in today’s competitive marketplace.  Our goal is to leverage this “inside knowledge” to help our students stand out as top candidates for the career opportunity they aspire to secure.

We are proud to introduce Lauri Rich as our first-ever Talent Acquisition Executive-In-Residence.  Lauri has extensive Human Resources experience, with over 20 years in the field. Beginning in September, Lauri will be available approximately 15 hours per month.  To schedule an appointment, please contact Lauri directly at lauri.rich@verizon.net.  Her available hours in September are:

• Tuesday, September 8, 12 – 6pm
• Thursday, September 17, 12 – 6pm
• Friday, September 18, 11 – 1pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 2 – 6pm

For more information about the TAEIR program please contact the Career Services Office.

JOB POSTINGS

Recent Posting
~ Hospital Elder Life Program, Program Coordinator - Hebrew SeniorLife
~ Product Marketing Manager – American Well
~ Development Intern – Science Club for Girls
~ Knowledge Leadership Internship Overview  - Cone
~ Research and Knowledge Management Intern – Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
~ Marketing and Communications Interns – Suffolk University

For all recent job and internship postings visit Career Connect.
As a reminder, please keep your Career Connect profile up to date. If you forgot your username and password, please contact georgette.jover@simmons.edu. Please do not re-register yourself as past information about you will be lost.

INTERESTING CAREER ARTICLES

More Than Just A Job
The world's most powerful women aren't waiting for permission to take their careers to the next level, they're doing it for themselves. And they're seeking much more than just a job.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/18/corporate-executives-careers-forbes-woman-power-women-09-public-sector.html

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Library Updates

Welcome to the Simmons College Library! A warm welcome back to returning students.

Library Labor Day Weekend Hours:
Saturday, September 5
Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 6
Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 7
Library will be closed

Reference Desk: Librarians are ready to assist you at the Reference Desk in the Library during the following times this semester:
Monday-Thursday- 8am-9pm
Friday-8am-8pm
Saturday-10am-8pm
Sunday-12pm-9pm
The Reference Desk is located on Level 1 of the Library, immediately to the right of the entrance.

The Library web site has lots of information for you!  You can find it at:
http://my.simmons.edu/library/
On the site, you can search for books and journals in the catalog, explore databases, find out about course reserves, place requests for inter-library loans, book study rooms, find research guides and more.   Check out the "How Do I" tab on the top right of the page for answers to many commonly asked questions.

Upcoming Workshops: Watch for signs and postings in the MBA Update on upcoming workshops. These 20-30 minute sessions will help you to search the catalog to find books and articles, and to navigate the business news databases. Stay tuned!

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Technology Updates


Greetings SOM Students!

On behalf of Technology at Simmons, welcome to the Main Campus!  Technology is here to help you have a smooth semester start as you settle in to your new space!

• For other tip sheets and descriptions of technology resources visit my.simmons.edu/technology/students  We even have some podcasts on iTunes U.
  
• Need help with your computer?  Sign up for a Technology Self Help Clinic by calling (617-521.-2222) or emailing helpdesk@simmons.edu.
  
• Media Services has a variety of equipment is available for you to borrow including laptops and cameras: my.simmons.edu/services/technology/media
  
• The Technology Desk on the 1st floor of the Beatley Library Information Commons is staffed with Simmons students eager to help you use the computers and study rooms available to you throughout the Library. This includes the Media Viewing and Listening Room, where you may watch or listen to DVDs, VHS tapes, and broadcasts.

• At the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor you may borrow, among other items, a laptop that has the Bloomberg application on it.

• Do you wish to enhance your software skills?  Go to ptrc.simmons.edu for a course catalog and to sign up for a workshop.

In addition to all of the resources around campus, the new SOM building has computing spaces available to you.

• The MBA Resource Room on the 1st floor houses six computers and both a black/white and color pay-for-print printer.  Two of the computers are Macs that run Windows Vista or Mac OS X Leopard.

• The MBA Living Room on the 2nd floor contains two Express Web Stations. 

• There are also seven study rooms, all of which include a computer.  In addition, M205 and M230 include the following:
• Large screen LCD monitor
• Auxiliary audio and video inputs (e.g. for laptop)
• VCR/DVD player
• Audio/video recording (beta service: requires prior training)

Stay tuned for additional information about the College, including Technology’s services and resources by reading the MySimmons announcements on a regular basis. 

We are happy to assist you, so please let us know what we can do to help you get acclimated to the Main Campus.

- Technology at Simmons

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