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Watch Commencement 2008 Live Online!
New this year, for those who are unable to join us on-campus, Babson is thrilled to bring you the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies live online!
For details see below.
BusinessWeek Specialty Rankings
Two months ago, we learned that the latest Business Week rankings positioned the undergraduate program at Babson College as #28 in the country, up from #33 last year. One of the most exciting points of that announcement was that the Babson faculty was again awarded an A+ for Teaching Quality. This is a very important—and hard earned—recognition.
This past month, an additional component of the rankings was released in which BusinessWeek announced 11 undergraduate specialty program rankings. The rankings were established by surveying students at each school. Babson appears in the top 10 in six categories! These rankings included #3 for Corporate Strategy, #3 for Macroeconomics, #4 for Microeconomics, #6 for Financial Management, #7 for Marketing, and #10 for Accounting. This is another exciting example of Babson’s growing recognition for excellence in business education and an affirmation of our educational approach and values. Congratulations to the Babson faculty for the well deserved A+ and to the faculty members in the divisions newly recognized by BusinessWeek.
Read more about the Specialty Rankings.
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Volunteer at Babson Commencement, May 17
There area a variety of different host opportunities at commencement and we hope you will volunteer your time! To learn more contact Joan Rule at jrule@babson.edu or 781-239-4573.
Double or Triple Your Gift to Babson
Did you know that there are more than 7,500 companies that match the charitable donations of their employees? Find out if your gift is eligible for a match by visiting your human resources department, completing the matching gift form and mailing it to Babson with your donation. Please call 781-239-4044 for additional details. You will be given credit for the matching gift—making President’s Society giving levels easier to reach. Every gift does make a difference!
To make your commitment on our secure Web site, simply go to www.babson.edu/giving or call the Office of The Fund for Babson at 781-239-4393. Your gift does make a difference!
Undergraduate parents are invited to attend Babson events around the globe. Below is a sampling of what’s happening in the coming weeks. For additional information on the events in this newsletter, please view our Web site.
May 16
International Family Meet & Greet
3:30–5 p.m.
Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson College
Join us to welcome international families to campus, and to start celebrating
the upcoming commencement of our international graduates. Register online now!
May 17
Commencement 2008
10 a.m. - Undergraduate school
2:30 p.m. - Graduate school
If you are unable to attend commencement, view the ceremonies live online!
For undergraduate click here.
For graduate click here.
June 7
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets
7:05 p.m.
Hosted by the Babson Alumni Club of San Diego.
Buy tickets now!
June 9
27th Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament
Wellesley Country Club
Babson alumni, partners, parents, and friends are invited to join President Brian M. Barefoot ’66, P’01 and Babson Athletics for lunch, golf, dinner, and an auction with all proceeds supporting the Babson athletic programs. This promises to be a great event, and it will be Brian’s last time on the course as our College President! Take advantage of early registration because we expect a full tournament field. For more information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.babsonathletics.com.
June 23
Phil LaFauci Golf Classic
1:30 p.m.
Learn more now!
NEW! Breakfast Briefings
8:30–11 a.m., Babson Executive Conference Center
June 4
Finance for Life Sciences Professionals, Part 2*:
Valuation and Value Drivers for Life Sciences
Nonfinancial professionals in the Life Sciences industry will discover how understanding finance can help them become great decision makers, one of the keys to being a successful leader. For more information visit www.babson.edu/bee/breakfast. *Note: you do not need to attend the sessions in order.
If you’re unable to attend, consider supporting Babson by referring colleagues and friends to one of the sessions above.
The Allied Academic Centers collectively advance the College’s strategic vision, to be the globally recognized leader in entrepreneurial management education, by creating institutional relationships, and providing capability and content in areas of strategic interest and focus, including entrepreneurship, global management, and women’s leadership.
Jeffry Timmons, “The Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship”
Babson College is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected death of our dear friend, colleague, teacher, and mentor, Professor Jeffry Timmons, on April 8 at the age of 66. On Monday, April 7, Professor Timmons spent the entire day at Babson with a small team discussing the history and future of entrepreneurship. He was brilliant in the way that he shared his insights, knowledge, and enthusiasm. His passion, as always, was striking.
Professor Timmons was known internationally for his research, innovative curriculum development, and teaching in entrepreneurship, new ventures, entrepreneurial finance, and venture capital. Inc. named him “The Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship Education.” His doctoral dissertation, “Entrepreneurial and Leadership Development in an Inner City Ghetto and a Rural Depressed Area (Harvard, 1971)” was the first use of the word “entrepreneurial” in a dissertation title. He believed, in his own words, that “the entrepreneurial process is not just about new companies, capital, and jobs. It’s also about fostering an ingenious human spirit and improving humankind.” He was feverishly committed to advancing entrepreneurship.
Professor Timmons’ impact and influence on Babson and the global entrepreneurial community is unparalleled and his passing is a huge loss. We know that so many of you were touched by his life and we are truly sorry to have to share this news with you.
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Programs at the Center for Information Management Studies (CIMS)
Celebrating 21 years at Babson, CIMS serves the Boston IT management community through educational programs, executive courses, and a valuable network of IT professionals.
CIMS WORKSHOPS
May 8
Emerging Technologies – Follow the Money
May 21
IT/Business Alignment and the Role of Soft Skills
June 12
Principles of Process Management for IT
CIMS EXECUTIVE COURSES
May 12–13
Measuring the ROI from Technology
May 19-22
ITIL® Version 3 Courses
May 29–30
Managing Outsourced Projects
June 5–6
Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Review Course
Please visit www.babson.edu/cims for more information or call 781-239-4531.
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