|
MBA Office Updates
Note from Mary D.
Thank you! Many of you responded to my note last week by filling out the student services satisfaction survey and I know how busy you all are, so thanks again for taking the time to do it!! There is still time for those of you that said -"I'll do it this week, I promise!!" But we jumped to over 50% participation last weekend and that is awesome!
We are down to two weeks now and talking with students this week revolves around that you can all now see the light at the end of the tunnel!! BGGE presentations are over for all of you now and were terrific as usual, and there is not a member of the SOM community that doesn't know how much time goes into preparing for them!!
Quotes of the Week
“The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we are, but in the direction we are moving.”
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes via Kerry Fenlon!
"Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. ”
--Jack Nicklaus
Announcements
SOM Alumnae Connections
LinkedIn currently lists three Simmons School of Management networking groups managed by SOM alumnae. This is a wonderful and free resource. Simply go to www.linkedin.com, click on “groups directory,” and search on “Simmons” to see the available groups. Membership in these groups is subject to the group owners’ approval.
Fall T-Pass Orders
Semester T-pass orders must be received by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities on Wednesday, August 6. Download a copy of the order form by clicking here.
Please send the order forms and a check or money order to: The Office of Student Leadership and Activities W-002 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115.
Questions about the program? E-mail leadership@simmons.edu
Iran Insight
For insight into ancient and modern Iran read the article "Ancient Soul of Iran - the glories of Persia inspire the modern nation", in the August issue of National Geographic at: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/08/iran-archaeology/del-giudice-text
Talk to your classmate Marzia Akbari who has strong personal ties to Iran about her perspective on the article.
Housing Needed
Next semester's incoming international students need help finding housing! If you know anyone looking for a roommate, subletting an apartment or have an apartment available, please email Diane Reimer at diane.riemer@simmons.edu
Tutor Needed
Prospective MBA student looking for a GMAT tutor. Days/times/logistics to be determined by prospect and tutor individually. Please contact Christine Carr in the MBA Admission office if you are interested, christine.carr2@simmons.edu or 617-521-3897.
Registration
Updates
Fall Registration
Finance B and C have been combined into one section for Fall 08 with Indra Guertler teaching.
Special Note on Authentic Leadership Course
Authentic Leadership got the required number of students to run for Fall 08!
Graduation
Updates
Hotel Room Blocks for Thursday, August 7th
The night of the Dean's Reception, August 7th, we have blocked sleeping rooms at two hotels for raduates and their guests. We have one room block at The Fairmont Copley Plaza (which is where the reception is being held), and we have the other room block at Jury's Hotel (which is located directly across from the Graduation site). If you would like to book at either of these hotels, you must book by JULY 25th to get the reduced room rate. See below for rate and reservation contact number:
Copley Plaza
138 St. James St.
617-267-5300
*Call
by 7/25 to get the reduced rate of $239/night
Jury’s Hotel
350 Stuart St.
617-266-7200
*Call
by 7/25 to get the reduced rate of $235/night
Nearby Restaurants (to John Hancock Hall)
For those of you who would like to make reservation for lunch after the graduation ceremony, we have compiled a list of nearby restaurants with contact information. Please click the link below:
fhttp://my.simmons.edu/som/docs/Nearby_Restaurants.pdf
Mandatory Graduation Meeting
Thursday, July 31st at 6pm
Immediately following the New Alumnae Reception in the Gold Room
Your cap & gowns will be distributed at this meeting and there is a lot of important information that you will need to know. If you can't make it you will be responsible for picking up your cap & gown before graduation from the MBA Office. A summary of the meeting will be posted to eLearning for those of you who can't make it. We do encourage you try to make it!!
In the meantime if you wish to pick up your cap & gown before that date please feel free to do so by stopping at the MBA Office.
Exit Interviews
Mary D. would love to do exit interviews with any student or study group that wants to meet with her. She buys the coffee or the ice cream! Over the years, students have met before graduation, later in August, early September, the options are endless!! E-mail her at mary.dutkiewicz@simmons.edu to set up an appointment.
Health Insurance Extension
The Simmons College Health Insurance Plan offers a 3 month continuation plan for graduating students. The 3 month premium will be $1,695 for graduate students. Students should contact lbonomi@univhealthplans.com or call, 800-437-6448 for more information. There is no option to take less than the flat fee for the 3 months...we checked!
Final Tuition Bills
Just a reminder that July 15 was the deadline for all of you to have your tuition bills paid in full. If you have an outstanding balance, please call Student Financial Services at x 2001. You are not be allowed to walk or participate in the graduation ceremonies with an outstanding balance on your account.
EXTRA Invitations
Available
Extra invitations for Graduation and the Dean's Reception are available in the MBA Office, as well as Personalized graduation announcements for those who ordered them. Guests do not need the invitations to get into the graduation
ceremony.
New Alumnae Reception
The Simmons SOM alumnae Association Board of Directors cordially invites you to the
New Alumnae Reception being held in honor of the Simmons SOM Class of 2008.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Simmons SOM
409 Commonwealth Ave.
Green Room
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (mandatory graduation meeting immediately following)
RSVP via email by Monday, July 28, 2008 to
Jennifer.albert@simmons.edu or heather.lantz@simmons.edu
This event, sponsored by the Simmons School of Management Alumnae Association Board of Directors and the SOM, 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, alumnae, faculty and staff, as we toast the class of 2008 and inform you, our newest class of alumnae, on how to 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.
Class Gift 2008
Our Leadership. Our Legacy. Living Sustainability.
THANK YOU to our Simmons colleagues who have pledged to the campaign; contributions are arriving daily! We are slowly but steadily making our way to a goal of 100% participation. We are confident in our ability to meet this ambitious goal as further evidence of our excellence and commitment to the ideals of sustainability and principled leadership.
As you consider your contribution please keep the following in mind:
· Class gift theme and focus was defined and approved by the Class of 2008
· Every cent of your contribution goes directly to this program
· Future contributions to the SOM can be earmarked specifically for the 2008 Class Gift program
· Check with your company if they have a charitable contribution matching program – some companies will match dollar for dollar which doubles your gift amount credited to you
· You will not be solicited for the Annual Simmons Fund Campaign if you contribute to the 2008 Class Gift Campaign
· Leadership Gifts ($1000+) provides an invitation to a breakfast or a cocktail reception event with Dean Merrill-Sands
· A $500 contribution to the Campaign equals 2.25 Grande Lattes per week at Starbucks
There are two passes to the Institute of Contemporary Art of Boston for the next person who commits at a Leadership Level (>$1000)!
To reach this goal, however, we need all of your support! Please check your company's contribution matching program. You can check the class gift website at http://livingsustainability.googlepages.com/home to see if your company matches.
We look forward to hearing from all of you, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have. Check the website periodically to see how we are progressing toward goal!
The Class Gift Co-Chairs,
Jen Albert, Martha Conover, Erin DeCurtis, Heather Lantz, Erin McFee
Class Gift Committee
Members of the Simmons School of Management Class of 2008 give to the Simmons School of Management a gift to support the promotion of sustainability and principled leadership at the School.
The Dean of the School of Management will use this gift to support the most innovative, exciting, and important activities related to sustainability and principled leadership at the School of Management. The Dean may use this gift to support activities such as, but not limited to, faculty and/or student research on corporate social responsibility and principled leadership in business; design and enhancement of curriculum related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility; student internships related to sustainability and/or "green" business pursuits; extracurricular and/or academic student activities related to corporate social responsibility; and other activities in support of learning about and practicing principled leadership in business.
The Class of 2008 makes this gift to support the commitment to principled leadership held by the faculty, administration, staff, and students of the School of Management community and as a showing of support for the School's visible commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the form of its new building. Members of the Class of 2008 hope the products and beneficiaries of this gift will continue to highlight to the world beyond the Simmons campus the School of Management's unique commitment to teaching and training principled leaders in business.
Current Student Invitation to Attend Graduation
August 8 at 10am at the John Hancock Hall on Berkeley St is the MBA graduation. It is a wonderful ceremony and all current students are invited and encouraged to attend. Over the years, when we run into current students, they often tell us that it is just the motivation and inspiration that you need to keep going and renew the goal of why you wanted to get yourr MBA. It is also really quick!! It starts right at 10 and will be done no later than 12!!
Current Students to Carry International Flags at Graduation
One of the fun parts of graduation is that we try and have the flags of all or our international students to lead the procession. If any current student is going and wants to carry a flag, we would love the extra help! It takes about 5 minutes and is really fun to see!! Email Paula at paula.bent@simmons.edu if you can do it!
|
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
- Buy It Like You Mean It 
- GlassHouse Technologies, Inc.
- Dancing Deer Baking Company, Inc.
Massachusetts Office for Victim 
Strategy Internship Fall 2008
- Reebok International Ltd.