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On November 3, Olin will host Leslye Arsht, Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Education in Iraq, on campus as part of the Big Conversations speaker series. As with all Big Conversations speakers, the title of Ms. Arsht's talk will be “What's Important?” For more information on Ms. Arsht check out her bio. Members of the Babson, Wellesley and Brandeis communities are being invited to attend the event.
Olin and Babson Colleges are collaborating to create a new master's-level degree program that combines the schools' strengths in engineering and entrepreneurship. The new MS in Management with a Concentration in Technical Entrepreneurship will enable Olin students to enroll in graduate courses at Babson during their final two years at Olin and complete the degree by the end of the fall semester following graduation. The new program is available immediately to Olin students, and will also be open to students from other engineering colleges. For more information, contact the Provost's Office.
Thanks to the efforts of our Campus Service team, Olin Way and Olin College have officially been recognized by MapQuest. You can now get directions to/from Olin College using 1 Olin Way.
The College is currently seeking qualified candidates for several positions. Employees are reminded that HR is always happy to accept referrals.
• Mechanical Engineering, Faculty position for fall 2005
• Data Entry Coordinator, Financial Services
• Campus Services Assistant, Campus Services
• Coordinator of Campus Services, Campus Services
• Access Service Librarian, Library
In addition, the Communication Office is looking for a student assistant. Contact Joe Hunter if you are interested.
The Lunchtime seminars are held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and open to Olin and Babson faculty and staff. To register for a seminar email Beth Schirick. If the class has a limit, you must be on the sign-up sheet to attend. A few of the seminars have a cost and attendees must bring cash or a check made payable to Babson College for those programs. Please make sure to be on time and don't forget to bring your lunch. All programs take place at Babson College.
• 10/8, Independent School Option for Your Children – Needham Room
• 10/13, Breast Cancer Awareness – Reynolds 241
• 10/18, Healthy-On-The-Go – Reynolds 241
• 10/25, Fall Gardening – Needham Room
• 10/27-28, Autumn Harvest Wreath – Reynolds 241
• 11/10, Getting Organized for the Holidays – Reynolds 241
• 11/12, Avoiding Stress – Reynolds 241
• 11/18, Low-back Injury Prevention – Reynolds 241
• 11/19, Thanksgiving Centerpiece – Reynolds 241
• 11/22, Healthy Holidays – Reynolds 241
• 12/2, Holiday Topiaries – Reynolds 241
• 12/8, Peak Performance – Reynolds 241
• 12/3, Holiday Fruit Glazing –Reynolds 241
• TBD, Healthier Baking Substitutes – TBD
Check out the "Events and Initiatives" button on Blackboard for additional classes and weekly updates.
This year's Needham Harvest Fest once again included a strong and lively Olin student presence. Students Nick Zola, Ali Badala and Eric Munsing mingled with enthusiastic soup tasters at the world famous “Souperbowl” Competition (12 local restaurants and Olin participated this year) as they ladled up batches of George's delicious Imperial Clam Chowder. Krystin Stafford, Sam Freilich and Mel Chua, along with Cara Szeghy from External Relations, shared the Olin story with many interested Needham residents who came to visit the main booth.
Polina Segalova, Lara Clark, Meena Vembusubramanian and Lauren Hafford raised money for Olin's Habitat for Humanity by selling photographs. Additionally, Meena thrilled many young Needham girls with her (temporary) henna art making skills, (just ask Mark Somerville about his daughter's tattoo!). Additionally, Mel Chua and Andrew Hollett shared their talent for juggling for the delighted crowds.
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A reminder that all Olin faculty and staff members are invited to Olin's Family Weekend, October 22-24. Olin community members and their families are welcome to participate in all of the weekend's events, including a BBQ, FWOP performance, ice cream social and family game night featuring Olin Jeopardy. The Family Weekend committee is encouraging Olin employees to RSVP through the Family Weekend website. The password for the website is FW2004.
FWOP will present a series of seven supremely funny, contemporary one-act plays directed, and produced by some “super-cool” Olin students. The performance of All in the Timing, by David Ives will take place on October 21-October 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Olin auditorium.
Standard admission is $5 and $4 for students/seniors, and children under the age of 12 are free. Be advised, this show contains profanity and may not be suitable for all audiences.
Space is still available in the Meeting Management Workshops that will be held October 19 and November 9 (1:00—2:00 p.m.). The focus of the workshops will be on giving you an introduction to leading small committee meetings. Everyone is invited —students, faculty, staff. In past groups we've found it helpful to have a mix of participants. Sign up with Carole Perrin if you are interested.
On November 10, come to an H-1B workshop presented by immigration attorney Bennett Savitz from Savitz Law Offices. The event is hosted by Babson College International Student and Scholar Services Global Program Services. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Olin Hall, room 120. Bennett Savitz will conduct a workshop to discuss the H-1B visa process and will field questions from the audience regarding other immigration related issues. This event is open to all. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information on this event, please contact Melissa Scher.
Suggestions for the 2005 Summer Book Program should be sent to Rod Crafts by October 29. Please include the title, author, and rationale.
Olin's Dining Services team is committed to providing the best possible dining experience. As such, they are gathering feedback in the form of a web-based survey. By completing the survey, you can improve your dining experience and provide valuable information to Dining Services. Completion date for surveys is October 14.
On Friday, October 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Olin College will host a blood drive in the Crescent Room. If you would like to volunteer or donate blood, or have questions, please email Cathy Murphie. Students, faculty, staff, and others are welcome. The time commitment required for donating blood is 30-45 minutes, volunteering is 1-2 hours. Reservations for donating blood (obtained by emailing Cathy) are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. There is a short health interview before you donate and a photo ID is required (an Olin ID card is acceptable).
Christopher Nolty from Wachovia Securities will be on the Babson College campus on October 22 to conduct seminars on the 529 Savings Plan. All staff and faculty are invited to participate to learn more about this tuition savings plan. Contact Anne Jew with questions or to arrange an alternate time if you are unable to attend one of these half-hour sessions:
• October 22 at 11:00 a.m., Nichols Hall 170, Babson College
• October 22 at 1:00 p.m., Nichols Hall 170, Babson College
TIAA-CREF will hold individual counseling sessions on Tuesday, October 12 in the Babson College Office of Human Resources, Nichols Hall. The available time slots are: 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. Please contact Susan Geist (1-800-842-2004) at TIAA-CREF to set up the appointment.
These sessions are open to all faculty and staff, however if you have recently attended a session, please be considerate of others who have not been able to get an appointment. If you schedule an appointment and cannot attend, please let Anne Jew know as soon as possible.
The annual Benefits Fair for all staff and faculty of Olin and Babson Colleges will be held Thursday, October 21 in Knight Auditorium at Babson College from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Representatives will be on hand from the Wellness Corporation and VSP (Vision Service Plan), and Perks@Work, among others. There will also be some great prizes raffled off at the end of the fair so please be sure to stop by the registration table and fill out a ticket. Contact Anne Jew for more information.
Beginning on Tuesday, October 12, the Babson College Lunder Fitness Center will open at 6:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
The Webster Center will hold the following (beginner) Friday clinics from noon-1:00 p.m.:
• October 8 – Weight Training in the Lunder Fitness Center with Andy Dutton
• October 15 – Swimming in the Morse Swimming Center with Rick Echlov
• October 22 – Tennis in the Webster Center Hartwell Courts or PepsiCo Pavilion with Jim Berrigan
• October 29 – Golf in the PepsiCo Pavilion with Dave Canan
• November 5 – Squash on the Webster Center Courts (A and B) with Jim Castrataro
No sign-up is necessary and equipment will be provided.
The Babson College Webster Center will offer SCUBA certification on several Saturday dates at the Babson College pool. Contact Andrew Dutton for information on cost and dates.
Aaron Boxer has been appointed Visiting Engineer at Olin for the 2004-05 academic year. He is assisting Professors Schiffman and Bourne in their joint Olin/Babson class, Real Time Case Study, a course about an electronic design automation start up company. It is a great match as Mr. Boxer, a professional chip architect, currently evaluates electronic design tools for his company, Cimaron/AMCC of Andover, MA. He will also be interacting with Olin faculty whose interests and expertise overlap with his own.
Leslie Larocca has been selected to fill the position of Director of Post Graduate Planning at Olin College. This appointment is the result of an extensive national search that brought several strong candidates to the campus for interviews. In an email to the community Duncan Murdoch, VP of External Relations and Enrollment, noted, “Leslie made a very successful transition from Admission to start the Corporate Relations Office two and half years ago. She understands the challenges that lie ahead to provide Olin students with the best possible career and graduate school opportunities. Her knowledge of the Olin College culture, her determination and her passion to help lead Olin College through our first commencement in the spring of 2006 (and beyond) will serve us well.”
Rachel Weinstock and Ed Frackiewicz delivered a presentation on “Consortial Risk Management: Is it for You?” at the 85th annual meeting of the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers. The presentation took place in New York on September 28, 2004.
Last week we asked
the name and breed of Dean Moody's dog. Linda Canavan was the first to answer correctly that Dean Moody owns a black lab named Maisey. Linda will be receiving Olin Gear for her correct response. Olin trivia buffs, do you know...
Q: What was F.W. Olin's birthplace?
A: First person to correctly respond to Jennifer Thomas receives a prize.
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