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Thanks to the many generous, kind volunteer hosts and coordination by PAB Events Committee Chair, Colleen Jones P’13, the Olin Family Summer Parties proved to be a sizzling success in their fifth year. 605 attendees, an increase of 33% from last year, participated in one or more of the 30 parties held throughout the country from Hawaii to Massachusetts, Texas to Wisconsin and many others in between. Over 80% of the class of 2014 attended a party. "The new parents were very grateful to be able to talk with each other and also talk with the kids and parents that are in school. I think this is a great event for everyone," California host, Sheila Martelaro P'12, commented. Click here to view photos of these fun filled events!
Frank’s, Olin’s “bookstore,” has broken free from the mailroom and will be operating as a separate entity. The product selection at Frank’s has been expanded and the store's entrance is through the mailroom door. Patrons can pay with cash, check, Visa/MasterCard or your Olin ID. The service window for the mailroom will continue to be used for package and mail pickup and for processing outgoing mail and postage. The official re-opening of Frank’s will be on Saturday, August 28. Be sure to come by for laundry detergent, Kleenex, batteries, cough drops or that last minute gift card.
Frank’s and the mailroom service window will continue to be open Monday thru Friday from 12 to 3:30 pm and are located in the lower level of the Campus Center.
On September 12 (iCal), to honor the memory of Mike Moody, Joni Moody and Allen Downey are participating in the Jimmy Fund Marathon Walk. Any and all members of the Olin Community are invited to join them! The Jimmy Fund Marathon Walk is a fundraising event that supports the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Participants can walk a 3, 5, 13.1 or 26.2 mile route along the course of the Boston Marathon. The 13.1 mile route starts at Babson, so it would be great to have a group that starts together at Olin. Please consider walking or making a contribution to support a walker. Click here for details about how to join the team or make a donation and/or email Allen Downey with questions.
Would you like to bike 100 km for a good cause, or support Olin riders for that good cause? Last year, Olin students and faculty raised $2500 for the Beyond the Bike fundraiser to benefit the Needham organization Beyond the 11th and its work with widows in Afghanistan. This year the event is on Saturday September 11. We have 6 riders (so far): Professors Mark Somerville and Caitrin Lynch and students Jaime McCandless, Geoff Pleiss, Jacob West, and Preeta Willemann. To contribute to the Olin students' ride please click here. For more info on the event click here. If you would like to join an Olin team to ride, please email Caitrin Lynch. We are also looking for a good item to raffle at Olin in the first weeks of the semester. Last year we earned several hundred dollars by raffling an iPod Touch over a two-week period in the dining hall. We would welcome a donated high-interest raffle item, or the funds to buy one! Thank you.
Olin's next town meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the Milas Hall Auditorium (iCal). Details to follow in the coming weeks.
August 28 – Arrival Day for the Class of 2014
August 28 –Parent Orientation
September 2 – First Day of Instruction
September 15 –Fall Town Meeting
September 26 –Women's Open House
To the: Parent and Alumni Relations Premiere (iCal)
STARRING: You!
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Location: Milas Hall Auditorium
(Refreshments will be served in the Milas Hall Lobby)
Family and friends of the incoming class of 2014 are invited to join the Office of Parent and Alumni Relations for a Parent Orientation and Dessert Reception. During this event you will be interacting with other incoming families and learning the resources available and events planned especially for Olin families. The red carpet awaits!
The Office of Family and Alumni Relations is excited to share the 2010-11 Parent Handbook! In addition to the Class of 2014, be sure to check out the new Dedham map (pg. 62) and addresses added to all area maps to assist those using GPS (thanks to the feedback and compilation of a parent volunteer!).
You should have already received an email containing a link to the Parent Handbook. It has also been posted to Olin’s Facebook wall. Hard copies will be handed out to incoming parents at Arrival Day and upper-class families at Family Weekend. Those not able to attend either event may request (via parentrelations@olin.edu) a hard copy be mailed to your home.
Many thanks to all who contributed, especially OSL for pages shared from the Student Handbook, the PAB Communication Committee and other parent volunteers for helping edit, and Johannes Santen ‘12 for designing the cover.
The Office of Family & Alumni Relations would like to extend a big thanks to all our parent volunteers who participated in the Parent Caller Program for the Class of 2014. Our coordinators and parent callers did an OUTSTANDING job, making contact with 99% of our incoming families! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Alison Lee '07 married Fritz Streiff on July 17 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Many Oliners were able to join the happy couple for the celebration. To see photographs documenting the day please click here.
Olin's very own actress, Emma Goodman '06, will be appearing in BUDDY, a musical playing at the Turtle Lane Playhouse September 3-19.
Almost 50 years ago, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash aged 22. Now Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which he became the World's top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including 'Peggy Sue', 'That'll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', ‘Everyday’, 'Not Fade Away', 'Rave On' and 'Raining In My Heart'. Click here to buy tickets.
athenahealth – Watertown, MA
athenahealth is looking for a business analyst type for a position in their "Electronic Remittance Advice" team. The position involves data analysis, problem solving, troubleshooting, and other fun stuff. They are looking for someone with a technical bent, but this is NOT a software programming position. This is a great team, and a good way to “get in the door” at athena and in healthcare/business if you are interested. The job description is here: http://careers.athenahealth.com/ext/detail.asp?jobid=athena501492. Please also email Tiana tveldwisch@athenahealth.com if you are interested.
New York City Department of Transportation – New York, NY
The NYCDOT is actively recruiting Engineers from all backgrounds. Mayor Bloomberg is committed to making NYC greener and greater. Join us to help maintain and improve our City’s infrastructure as we bring New York City into the 21st century with improved mobility and transportation choices, safer streets, and a cleaner environment with reduced impact on global climate. Together we can help make New York the world’s best place to live, work, play and raise a family. To see the list of available jobs and to apply please visit www.nyc.gov/dot
Convertible High Heel Company – Fan Pier, Boston, MA
Candice Cabe, an MBA grad from Babson, is looking for an assistant to help her with the Research & Development stage of her start-up. For more information please contact Candice directly at ccabe47@gmail.com .
Covidien – Bedford, MA
Covidien is looking to hire a candidate with 3 years of mechanical / process / manufacturing experience. Please click here for the job description. Resumes and Cover Letters can be sent directly to Dawn E. Scott, Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition dawn.scott@covidien.com
Olin has once again been ranked #8 nationally among undergraduate engineering programs in the August 2010 US News & World Report Best Colleges of 2011 edition. To see a complete listing please click here.
Robert Camp, Adjunct Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, will join Olin from September 2-December 31, 2010. His office will be MH361 and phone is to be determined.
"CU Crafts Energy Tech Program," Omaha World Herald, August 17, 2010
"Needham’s Olin College Ranks Best for Financial Aid in Survey," Needham Patch, August 9, 2010
"Young Engineer Uses Webcam, Laser to Build Budget 3-D Scanner," Wired Gadget Lab, August 8, 2010
In the last issue we asked "How many members of our Class of 2014 are
musicians?"Philip Loh was the closest respondent, guessing 56 (just 8 off).
Trivia buffs, do you know...
Q: What Oliner has an uncle (a Rear Admiral in the US Navy) who is currently serving as Director J6, Communications and Information Systems, US Forces-Iraq? A: First person to respond to Alyson Goodrow with the correct answer receives a prize.
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