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On December 10 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Babson College's Sorenson Theater, final presentations will be given for the product development collaboration between Babson College, Olin College of Engineering, and Rhode Island School of Design. In this course, students from all three schools have formed six interdisciplinary teams and will display their working production prototypes in brief presentations. Each team is comprised of roughly two RISD industrial design students, two Olin engineering students and two Babson business students. Additional information including the presentation topics can be found here.
“Thank you for the blessing that Olin has been in my life, and for reminding me to follow through on blessing it in return.” – Olin alum
As evident in this recent pledge reminder response from an alum, the Olin spirit is infused with an astonishing philanthropic strength. It is such passion for Olin…the people, the mission, the experience, the future and more… that makes this College such an extraordinary place. From volunteerism to donations, we are grateful to those who have already given this fiscal year. Your shared commitment to Olin is heartfelt and appreciated.
While pondering gift giving ideas and making your year-end donations, please consider continuing your support by giving to Olin. Each gift, regardless of size, has a significant impact. Your gift is not only a symbol of gratitude but also an investment in the education of our students today, tomorrow and in the future. Click here to give today.
Again, we appreciate your continued support of Olin. Season’s greetings to you and your family from the Development, Family and Alumni Relations team!
Winter is almost here. This is a friendly reminder from the Facilities Department to be aware of the Grounds Crew when they are moving snow. Personal vehicles must be moved to designated locations shown on the map. Priority Route 1 should be utilized if anybody must drive during a storm. Thank you in advance from Facilities.
On Friday, December 18, Steven Gendron, Olin's Fidelity representative, will be here to answer questions regarding Olin's Fidelity retirement plan. Human Resources is scheduling half-hour individual counseling sessions with Steven in MH321 between 9:00am and 3:30pm. If you are interested in scheduling time with Steven please mail your availability to Elaine Drobnis. Unfortunately TIAA-Cref does not offer on-site consultations so please refer to the brochure found here for additional information about their offerings, etc.
December 8 –-Babson Author Series with Michael Silverstein
December 10 –Olin/Babson/RISD Product Design class presentations
December 21 –EXPO
Please take a moment to check your information in the Alumni Directory to ensure that it is up-to-date. There is a lot of good information on the way to you soon, including the new Year in Review publication. Don't miss out because your address is old. Simply log in here and check your Profile. You can also go here to search for other alumni to help stay in touch. If you have trouble logging in, please email Olin IT with a password reset request.
On Saturday December 12, at 8:00 pm the Homegrown Coffeehouse will host “A Celtic Christmas,” featuring Robbie O’Connell and Aoife Clancy, with George Keith on fiddle and concertina. This celebration of the mid winter season has a distinctly Celtic flavor and extends from the little known Kilmore carols of Wexford to the Irish-American vaudeville stage. 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 $18.00/$15.00 students and seniors to benefit the Church.
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ERA Associate and Operations Associate
Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College – Wellesley, MA
Part-time Technology and Database Support Administrator
Library Director, Dee Magnoni has recieved a Distinguished Service Award from the Special Library Association. The award recognizes a chapter member for a sustained record of supporting chapter activities over the years. Dee has both chaired the SLA and served on numerous SLA boards, divisions, and committees. In 2007 she served as President of SLA Boston where she organized a number of well attended programs including the Annual Business Meeting at the Boston Aquarium. As a Past-President of SLA Boston, Dee continues to offer her insight, advice and expertise to the current leadership. Dee is the current chair of the SLA Engineering Division and was recently elected as chair for SLA's Leadership and Management Division. Among many SLA positions, Dee is the past Chair, Professional Development Advisory Council; past Board of Directors member; past Chair, IT Division; past President, Rhode Island Chapter.
In the last issue we asked "Which Olin student donated 14 inches of HIS hair to Locks of Love?" Apparently there are several male students who have done this? Who knew... While many people answered no one provided the correct answer which was Karl Schultz!
Trivia buffs, do you know...
Q: Which Olin student’s mother appeared on a 1992 episode of "Oprah" and then soon after, appeared, holding that student who was 1 and a half years old, in a short news segment on their local TV station, KGTV?
A: First person to respond to Alyson Goodrow with the correct answer receives a prize.
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