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July 5, 2007 |
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The mission
of the
NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK
Note
from Mary D.
Quotes of the Week
Schedule Reminders for Next Week
Graduation Updates
Short Term Project Work in the Registrar’s Office
Paula’s New Name
Career Services Updates
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MBA Office Updates Enjoy
the long weekend!! “Those
that say you can't take it with you never saw a car
packed for a vacation trip.” --Unknown “You've
got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than
winning or losing," --Arthur Ashe Schedule
Reminders for Next Week -Monday,
July 9. Authentic Leadership, first class, Green Room, 6-9:15pm -Saturday,
July 14, CSR, 8-1pm
*Additional
Health Insurance is available for an extended period of time for graduating
students on the Simmons insurance. Application forms are available in the MBA
office. According to the insurance company, students should contact them
directly to ask for an extension, get the form, and then return it with
payment of the premium. Students should call University Health Plans before
the termination of this year's plan at 617-472-5324 or 800-437-6448. *The
price of extra tickets for the Dean’s Reception is $70, not $75 as
mentioned in the graduation meetings. *Dean’s
Reception invitations are available for pick up in the MBA Office. *If
you ordered announcements they are in, please come by and pick yours up.
Donna
Dolan, the college Registrar, is looking for an MBA student to do some
project work during the summer. Work expectations are 15-20 hours a week,
project duration to be not longer than the summer. Skills needed: ability to
work independently, excel, data analysis and strong writing. Call Donna if
you are interested at 521.2101 and tell her you are responding to the posting
in the MBA update this week.
Important announcement for students who are registered
for GSM 512
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Attention Class of 2007 - New Alumnae Reception Tuesday, July 31st 4:30-6:00pm Green Room You are invited to the SOM
Alumnae Association's annual New Alumnae Reception. This event, sponsored by
the Simmons SOMAA, 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, and student representatives Geetha Krishnamurthy '07 and Mandy
Osborne '07, along with faculty and staff, as we toast the class of 2007.
This will be a great way to learn about how you can stay involved and
connected to the school, each other, and the incredible network of SOM
alumnae in A formal invitation will be
placed in your student mailbox. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 24th
to somaa@simmons.edu. We hope you will
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Career Services Updates • Director of Communications –
Shady
As a reminder, please keep your Career
Connect profile up to date. If you forgot your username and password, please
contact julie.barenholtz@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 Julie.
November 1-3, 2007 - Caribe Royale Resort
Suites - A chance to interview with the Worlds Top
Professionals The Thirteenth Annual Global MBA/Masters
Employment Conference will again be held November 1-3, 2007 at the beautiful
Caribe Royale Resort Suites in For more information: http://www.careerconferences.com/gmba06/international.html
Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 11am - 6pm at the
Hilton Hotel, For more information: http://www.boston.com/jobs/techfair/
Note: Contact Lisa Toby lisa.toby@simmons.edu in Career
Services for financial assistance opportunities with admittance fees to
career events. Please visit Career Connect (https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/home.aspx)
for additional event happenings in the upcoming months.
For details about SOM partnerships and new
tools please visit the Career Connect Resource Library at: https://www.myinterfase.com/simmons/student/home.aspx
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Recommended
•Cover
Letters That Knock 'em Dead, 7th Edition Take a
look at “The 50 Who Matter Now – The Most Influential People in
the Tech Business” in the most recent issue of Business 2.0 magazine. Reminder:
The library and the building closes at 2:00 pm on Fridays, so please plan
ahead. |