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The Development office cordially invites you to attend a special musical event by Olin Professor Diana Dabby on April 29 in the Academic Center of Olin College. Diana will perform two recitals consisting of her own composed music. The first will be 1:30 to 3:30 pm and the second 4:30 to 6:30 pm with a reception between the two recitals. Invitation with further details to follow soon.
Between March 26 and April 6, Olin's community service umbrella organization, SERV, held a community service competition among the classes, staff, and faculty. For two weeks, Olin community members recorded their community service time in various activities, with the group contributing the most hours being declared the victor. This year, participants recorded over 280 total hours of work to benefit others. With 26% participation, the Class of 2007 contributed 107.5 of those hours, and have therefore been declared the winners of the 2007 Comunity Service Competition. Contact Leslie Velez with questions or for more information.
Olin College has two Zip Cars on campus and an account set up with Zip Car that offers discounted rates to all members of the Olin Community. These rates apply for faculty, staff, alumnae and students and their parents. The normal application fee of $25 has been waived and the annual membership fee has been cut in half to $25. The hourly and daily rates for driving the cars have also been discounted.
The discounted Olin Account rates are $8.00 per hour or $60 per day (24 hours) and include 125 FREE miles per day, with additional miles from $0.35. This cost includes gas, insurance, and reserved parking.
Questions or issues with the Zip Car program should be directed to Scott Slaboden or 781-292-2318.
What do you want Olin to be in 5 years? There are still some opportunities for you to shape the answer to that question this spring by coming to the strategic planning sessions for the community. The remaining session is listed below. This session is a blended session open to faculty, staff and students. It will enable these three groups to work together to help determine Olin’s strategic priorities. Also, please sign up for the email discussion list for your group to facilitate communication of ideas.
Mixed:
Friday, April 13, 1-3pm AC328
...that Commencement Weekend is only five weeks away? Have you booked your flights, confirmed your lodging accommodations, and made your restaurant reservations? If not, we urge you to do so as soon as possible. With many other area colleges' commencements that same weekend, such arrangements are filling up quickly. Making a vacation out of the trip? Be sure to check out our Greater Boston Area Guide for suggested attractions including restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Science Trivia Challenge - Sweet Prizes
On April 25 the Cambridge Science Festival and the MIT Club of Boston will hold their first Science Trivia Challenge from 6:30-9:00 pm at the MIT Stata Center. There are Youth and Open Divisions for teams of 3-7 people, and questions will incorporate all disciplines of science. The best part is that prizes for top finishers include lunch with top scientists and Nobel Prize winners! The entry fee is $50/team for the Open Division and $30/team for the Youth Division, and all rules can be found at http://web.mit.edu/trivia.
Babson Sol Fest
Join the Babson Campus Activities Board Friday, April 13 from 4:00-9:00 pm on the Reynolds Patio for the first annual Sol Fest, featuring The Old Silver Band and Lucy Vincent. The Old Silver Band describes itself as "beachgrass," a mix of folk, reggae, rock, and bluegrass. They blend a wide variety of influences into one unique style that will make for great music to enjoy with pasta, BBQ, and free drinks (with appropriate ID). Lucy Vincent provides a tight Power Trio package that should make a great end to a week of work. Be sure to bring your school ID to participate in the events.
Remix for Charity
This Saturday, April 14 in Sorenson Theater, The Hypnotik Dance Crew joins with dance teams from several local schools and comedian Jillian Brooks to present "The Remix Show." The show will run from 7-9 pm, and tickets are available for only $2 at the Reynolds Information Desk or at the door. Proceeds benefit the National Psoriasis Foundation and the Lupus Foundation of America.
Babson Entertainment Conference
Are you interested in the entertainment industry? If so, you minght consider attending Babson's Entertainment Conference on the impact of technology on the evolution of the entertainment industry. Attend a panel Saturday, April 14 from 1-3 pm in Sorenson Theater to hear the perspectives of Academy Award-winning director Malcolm Clarke, studentcity.com founder Jaqui Lewis, and others. The panel will be followed by a reception and helpful workshops. Contact Jamie Kent, Babson Entertainment Initiative, at 413-695-5450 with questions or for more information.
Thirty years may not seem like such a long time in the life of a human being, a tree or a folk song. But in the fickle world of modern music, 30 years is a very long time. So how have David Tamulevich and Michael Hough done it? In a word, "audience." Everything Mustard's Retreat does on a stage is aimed at pleasing, moving and engaging their audience. Whether singing their own gentle love songs and vivid ballads, telling tall tales or offering treasures from America's vast traditional song bag, a Mustard's Retreat show always feels like it's designed for the people who have come to see them that day, in that coffeehouse. MUSTARD’S RETREAT at the Homegrown Coffeehouse, Saturday, April 14, at 8:00 pm.
The Homegrown Coffeehouse is located at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Great Plain and Dedham Avenue in Needham center. There is free parking and wheelchair access. Admission is $15.00 / $12.00 students and seniors to benefit the Church. For more information, call (781) 444-7478. Visit us at www.uuneedham.org/Coffeehouse for latest concert updates and advance tickets.
Black & White Photo Workshop
Interested in photography? Babson is hosting introductory classes in B&W Photography on April 7 and April 14, 1:00-6:00 pm. The fee is $50 for Olin students, staff and faculty. Contact Kay Sorensen for more information.
Career Opportunities in the Non-Profit Sector
On April 23, Babson will welcome Laura Glassner Otting in the Needham-Wellesley Room of Olin Hall to discuss general opportunities in the nonprofit sector and specific tips for navigating the nonprofit job search process. Otting has years of experience in nonprofit political and education work, and looks forward to sharing what she has learned. The session will occur from 6:00-8:00 pm, with check-in starting at 5:30. Please RSVP or direct any questions to sfeintuck@babson.edu.
- Vivian Glassman joined us on Monday, April 9, 2007 as a Senior Accountant. She previously worked in the accounting departments of both Whole Foods and BJ's. Prior to her food industry experience, she worked for Touche Ross, a national accounting firm. She can be reached at Vivian.Glassman@olin.edu or extension 2419. Please stop by OC312 to say hello if you haven't met Vivian already.
"Columbia to Receive $400 Million for Student Aid," New York Times, April 11, 2007
In the last issue we asked "Who was the first company/sponsor to fully sign on for an Olin SCOPE project?" It turns out that my original information was in error, and the correct answer was given the week before. Mr. Stephen Longfield was the first to respond with the correct answer of Pepsi.
Trivia buffs, do you know.....
Q: When was the AHS Capstone first offered, and what was one of the fields studied?
A: First person to correctly respond to Andrew Bouchard receives a prize.
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