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BABSONIN THE COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY REPORT / 2017
MISSIONBABSON COLLEGE EDUCATES ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS WHOCREATE GREAT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE EVERYWHERE.COLLEGE FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS– FORBES MAGAZINEIN ENTREPRENEURSHIP(UNDERGRADUATE ANDGRADUATE)– U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTBUSINESS SCHOOLFOR ROI– PAYSCALE
»PRESIDENTFROM THE“Babson’s community of 40,000 alumni and friendsextends to every corner of the globe, but our collectivehome is right here in Needham and Wellesley. This isthe epicenter of our vibrant global network, and as weapproach our Centennial in 2019, we are transformingour campus to enhance the Babson experience andprepare for a second century of innovation andleadership. Thank you for your ongoing support andpartnership as we strive to educate entrepreneurialleaders who will change the world for the better.”– Kerry HealeyPresident, Babson CollegeFOLLOW ME ON nt
A COMMITMENTTO OUR COMMUNITYFINANCIALIMPACT 23 MILLION /Babson and our affiliatedprograms brought nearly 23 million to Wellesley andNeedham during the 2016–2017 fiscal year througheconomic activity and charitable contributions.FINANCIAL IMPACT» Babson’s 2,286 undergraduate students spend anestimated 2,057,400 annually on campus andin the local community.CONTRIBUTING TO THELOCAL ECONOMY» The Babson Executive Conference Center providednearly 288,122 to the Wellesley and NeedhamBabson spends a significant amount on products andeconomies during the 2016–2017 fiscal year:services from Wellesley and Needham businesses each 172,939 in services and products purchasedyear. This fiscal year, the totals were 6,067,628 infrom Needham and Wellesley businessesWellesley and 1,033,876 in Needham. The total spent 30,457 payroll budget for residents of Needhamin Wellesley includes a 75,000 payment in lieu of taxesand Wellesley 84,726 paid to Wellesley for room occupancyto the town.taxes, licenses, and fees» The North Hill Needham Inc. retirementcommunity, located on land owned by Babson,paid 1,015,128 in property taxes to the town of» Babson uses local vendors and contractorswhenever possible: 19 million investment in building projectsNeedham.BABSONEMPLOYEES. 12 million investment in plant maintenance1,360 / TOTAL EMPLOYEES WHO PATRONIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES88 residents of Wellesley/Wellesley Hills68 residents of Needham/Needham HeightsLocal residents are 11.5 percent of the College’s employeesand receive 12.2 million of the annual payroll budgetFor a list of available positions at Babson, visit www.babson.edu/careers2
A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITYSENIOR LEADERSHIP WHOCALL WELLESLEY HOMEBABSON APPOINTS NEW CHAIR OFTHE BOARD, MARLA M. CAPOZZIIn October 2017, Marla M. Capozzi MBA’96, a longtimeglobal strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company andmember of the Babson Board of Trustees for the lastseven years, succeeded Joseph Winn MBA’74, P’15 aschair of the board.In making this appointment, Babson became the onlyMassachusetts business school to have its two mostsenior governance roles held simultaneously by womenleaders. In addition to being a founder and leader ofMcKinsey’s Global Innovation practice, Capozzi hastaught strategy at Babson and served as vice chair of theboard of directors for Project Bread: The Walk for Hunger,a local Boston-based hunger organization.“Babson does a great job of supporting faculty whovolunteer in the community, like when I speak aboutsports analytics at Wellesley High seminar day and“Babson is a small college that does great things. Itsinternational reputation, larger than many collegestwice its size, draws academic leaders and studentsact as umpire director for Wellesley Little League.from all over the world to theAnalytical skills come in handycampus. This is a hidden gemwhen you’re getting teens assignedto 40 games per week all over town!”– Rick Cleary,Weissman Professor oflocated in the heart of Wellesley.”– Bala Iyer,Dean of FacultyBusiness Analytics3
A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITYSUPPORTING LOCALORGANIZATIONSProgram served children of faculty and staff from bothcolleges, which included six children from Needham and33 from Wellesley.Babson is a Wellesley Chamber of Commerce boardmember and provides financial support to chamberactivities. Other local involvement through contributionsinclude the Wellesley Veterans’ Parade and the WellesleySpelling Bee.A full-service Babson Park post office (ZIP code 02457)operates rent free in a Babson-owned building oncampus.In 2017, Babson was one of the many organizations thatsupported the 10th annual candy drive run by Dr. EjazBabson College and Wellesley College provide supportto Wellesley Community Children’s Center (WCCC), achild care center serving 90 children, with families fromboth the Needham and Wellesley communities. DuringAli P’12 and Dr. Femina Ali P’12 from Wellesley DentalGroup. The Babson community was among those whodonated thousands of pounds of Halloween candy, alongwith handwritten notes, to our troops overseas.the 2016–2017 fiscal year, WCCC’s Early Childhood 26,000 IN NEEDHAM TOWNSCHOLARSHIPSwere awarded to four Babson students in 2017–2018THERE ARE MANY BABSON ALUMNI-RUN BUSINESSES IN THE LOCALCOMMUNITY, INCLUDING:» Brian Cook MBA’13, Founder and President of Get In Shape for Women» Mehmet Ozargun ’02, Co-owner and Chef of Café Mangal» Patricia Campbell MBA’83, Co-founder and Managing Director of The Onstott Group» Steven Varriale MBA’73, Owner of O’Neil Jewelers» Amy Weil ’87, Partner at Kertzman & Weil» David Volante ’03, Co-owner of Volante Farms» Angela O’Donnell MBA’92 and Susan Williamson MBA’92, Co-founders of 3D Leadership Group LLC» Mark Magnacca ’91 and Yuchun Lee MBA’96, Co-founders of Allego Inc.» Joseph Bonanno MBA’76, CPA, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Bonanno, Savino, Davies & Ganley, P.C.» Richard Goode Jr. MBA’81, Co-founder and Partner of Kiradjieff & Goode Inc.4
A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITYPOWERING VOLUNTEEREFFORTSDuring Babson’s fourth annual Alumni Day of Service inBABSON STUDENTS, FACULTY,ALUMNI, AND STAFF DONATETHOUSANDS OF HOURS EACHYEAR, VOLUNTEERING AT LOCALAND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.two founded by Babson alumni—Pixza in Mexico City andThe Babson Office of Faith and Service coordinates volun-programs to young people in low-income communities, toteer programs that benefit the children of the Wellesley,co-host events throughout the year, including the annualNeedham, Framingham, and Boston housing authori-NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Summit. In addition, Bab-ties. We offer after-school and entrepreneurial leadershipson graduate students coach NFTE students in the fall andprograms, customized to empower students at everyspring as part of their courses. The College also provides alevel—elementary, middle school, and high school.full four-year scholarship to an outstanding NFTE gradu-2017, nearly 100 Babson alumni collaborated with localcommunity-service organizations in four cities, includingCarry Out Agency in New York City.Babson partners with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which delivers entrepreneurship educationate each year. Learn more at www.nfte.com.The Office of Faith and Service also supports the annualCruickshank Race for Shelter 5K, which attracted morethan 250 local participants and raised 5,000 for Babson’sHabitat for Humanity chapter in 2017.33,000 HOURS VOLUNTEEREDby Babson students, faculty, and staff during the2016–2017 fiscal yearBABSON STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF VOLUNTEERED AT:» American Red Cross» Harvard Square Meals» Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay» Hope and Comfort» Boston Housing Authority» Junior Achievement» Boston Public Schools» Needham Housing Authority» Boys and Girls Club of Boston» North Hill» Community Servings» One for Health» Cradles to Crayons» Rosie’s Place» Framingham Housing Authority» Special Olympics» Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore» Wellesley Council on Aging» Greater Boston Food Bank» Wellesley Housing Authority» Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston5
A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITYFOUNDATIONS OFMANAGEMENT ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP 490,000 TOTAL DONATEDsince FME began in 1999Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME)is an award-winning undergraduate course at Babsonthrough which all first-year students launch and runan actual business. Students donate all business profitsto local organizations—more than 20,000 during the2016–2017 academic year. The 500 students takingthe course also donate their time to a range ofcommunity-service organizations.UBUNTU BRACELETSwas a 2016–2017 FME businesswhere each bracelet was focusedon a unique cause—such astraining for impoverished womenin South Africa—to which a portionof the proceeds was then donated.6
A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITYCOLLABORATING WITHOUR COMMUNITYAt Babson, we know that collaboration across disciplinesgenerates creative solutions to challenging issues. Throughpartnerships with local organizations, we are able to makea positive impact in more corners of the community.BABSON BOARD FELLOWS» The Babson Board Fellows program places BabsonMBA students and recent alumni volunteers asnonvoting members of local nonprofit boards.FOR THE 2017–2018 PROGRAM,BABSON BOARD FELLOWS ISPARTNERING WITH:» The BASE» Cantata Singers» Clear Path for Veterans New England» CommonWealth Kitchen» Commonwealth Shakespeare Company» Communities United Inc.» Community Dispute Settlement Center» InnerCity WeightliftingNonprofits benefit from fresh insights and student» Live4Evancontributions to board committees and special» Sociedad Latinaprojects, while students gain exposure to board-level» Special Olympics MAdecision making, mentorship, and project experience.LOCAL EVENTS AND INITIATIVESDURING THE LAST YEAR, BABSON HOSTED A VARIETY OF NEEDHAM AND WELLESLEY TOWN EVENTS, ASWELL AS CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS, PROVIDING FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, SPACE, AND EMPLOYEE TIMEAND LABOR FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS:» Fiske Elementary School Bingo Night» Fund for Wellesley» Wellesley Police Department annual 5K:Stewart Savage Road Race and Fun Run» Grace Knight Babson Fund: annual religiouseducation program» Wellesley Public Schools administration retreat» Mother-Daughter Tea event: held annuallyby the National Charity League, Wellesley» Wellesley Seniors and VeteransThanksgiving dinner» Wellesley High School administration retreat7
OUR EVOLVINGCAMPUSBABSON IN BOSTONAt Summer Venture Showcase, held every July,teams of graduate and undergraduate entrepreneursshowcase their businesses and accomplishments toprofessional investors and the local community. This isthe culmination of the Babson Summer Venture Program(SVP), a 10-week program in which approximately 15teams of entrepreneurs receive housing, workspace, andother resources to help their businesses develop. In 2017,Babson’s ACTIVATE program (Activating Babson’sPre-College Curriculum) is a project-based, high schoolcurriculum that guides students to recognize problems intheir lives and create sustainable solutions. The BabsonBoston Cup is the culminating event in the ACTIVATEcurriculum. In this regional rocket pitch competition ofventure ideas, young Boston-area student entrepreneursidentify opportunities for innovation in their community.Winners receive seed money, the Babson Boston Cuptrophy, and bragging rights.SVP was held at Workbar Boston, located in the heart ofthe city’s entrepreneurial ecosystemIn the summer of 2017, Babson collaborated withVerizon and Sociedad Latina to create a five-weekCreated by the Center for Women’s EntrepreneurialLeadership (CWEL) at Babson College, WomenInnovating Now (WIN) Lab provides womenentrepreneurs with an inspiring community and arigorous, experiential process that catalyzes innovativethinking and enables them to successfully scale theirbusinesses. This year, WIN Lab Boston will serve 24women entrepreneurs in industries such as technology,food, and consumer products.8entrepreneurship program under the VerizonInnovative Learning initiative. The program, designedfor urban youth in Boston Public Schools, teaches risingsophomores skills such as coding, social innovation, andcommunications. Working in teams to identify and solvereal community issues, the program culminated in apitch presentation of food-based venture ideas to a panelof expert judges.
OUR EVOLVING CAMPUSBABSON IN MIAMIBABSON IN SAN FRANCISCOWIN LAB MIAMISeptember 2016 marked the launch of a new WIN LabBABSON SEMESTER INSAN FRANCISCO PROGRAMin Miami, thanks in part to an 800,000 investment fromEach spring, Babson San Francisco hosts undergraduatethe John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Now enteringstudents for a tech entrepreneurship study away programits second year, WIN Miami is the only program of itsin San Francisco/Silicon Valley. Students participate inkind for women entrepreneurs in the Miami ecosystem.alumni networking events, company treks, consultingIts inaugural cohort included 21 diverse womenprojects, and neighborhood tours while earning 16 credits.entrepreneurs growing businesses in myriad industriesThe spring 2017 cohort visited Google in San Francisco,such as entertainment, technology, and consumerwhere they were hosted by Nate Lemieux ’15 and Ryanproducts. Following a competitive admissions process,Narod ’16.WIN Miami launched its second cohort of 20 womenentrepreneurs in September 2017.During the month of April, Babson launched a campaignthat dominated the entire 4th and King Caltrain station.NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMSAT CIC MIAMILeading with the theme, “The Right Connections Can TakeYou to All the Right Places,” the campaign featured 16 localFollowing the success of WIN Miami, Babson expandedalumni who demonstrate the true power of the Babsonits graduate school offerings to the thriving Miaminetwork. Featured alumni included: Jamie Siminoff ’99 ofentrepreneurial ecosystem. Starting in fall 2018, Babson’sRing, Gautam Gupta ’07 and Ken Chen ’06 of NatureBox,new hub at CIC Miami, a co-working space in theand Jenny Flores MBA’12 of Bank of the West.University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park, willoffer the following graduate degrees:» Blended Learning MBA, featuring online classes,face-to-face sessions, and virtual collaboration.» Master of Science in Business Analytics, featuringonline classes, face-to-face sessions, and virtualcollaboration.» Certificate in Advanced Management, a self-paceddegree with credits that can be applied to a futureBabson degree.9
OUR EVOLVING CAMPUSNEW RECREATION ANDATHLETICS CENTER“BRAC will create an entirely new fitness,recreation, and athletic experience forGroundbreaking began in September on the new Babsonstudents and student-athletes. Given the sizeRecreation and Athletics Center (BRAC), which isand scope of the project, I am really excitedscheduled to open in fall 2019. The new 75,000-square-footabout the design’s possibilities and believethat BRAC will create new opportunitiescenter will feature:for us to celebrate, educate, recreate, and» A large, two-story fitness and recreation area withstate-of-the-art cardio equipment and weight roomcongregate as a community.”» Multipurpose studio spaces for yoga, dance, and– Lawrence Ward, Vice President forStudent Affairs and Dean of Studentsaerobics classes» Dedicated varsity locker rooms, expanded sportsmedicine area, and an advanced strength, cardio,and conditioning area for varsity sports teams» Three courts for recreational sports» Improved locker room facilities for all students» Large, flexible space to host major college eventsin any seasonCOMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITYBY THE NUMBERS:43tons of food waste diverted annuallyto be composted at local farms205025percent Babson has reduced itscarbon footprint since 2006ZEROyear that Babson has pledgedto be carbon neutralamount of waste Babson strives for at itsevents through recycling and composting» 42 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Park Manor West.» By the end of the 2018 fiscal year, Babson’s goal is to have at least 20 percent of campus food be either local,organic, fair trade, or humanely sourced.» Babson’s water-bottle-filling stations are used roughly 1,000 times per day, with more than 1 million refills in total.» Six new EV charging stations are installed on campus, increasing the number of public stations in Wellesleyby 25 percent.» Babson has partnered with Grab Bag, a nonprofit that collects, sorts, and cleans unwanted campus items andprovides them to first-generation college students to help equip them for campus living.10
OUR EVOLVING CAMPUSWEISSMAN FOUNDRYANNOUNCED» The Weissman Foundry, named in honor of BabsonHORN LIBRARY ADDITIONPLANNED» Made possible by a 36.3 million gift from Robertalumnus and trustee Robert Weissman ’64, H’94,Weissman and his wife, Jan, this beautiful, light-filled,P’87 ’90 and his wife, Jan Weissman P’87 ’90, and10,000-square-foot space will include a four-seasonco-designed by Babson and F.W. Olin College ofgarden for use by students and will serve as theEngineering faculty, students, and staff, will hostgateway to Horn Library. Within the new structure willstudent-led projects involving product developmentbe group study areas and informal gathering spaces, aand the launch of new enterprises. The 9,800-square-café, and a new home for the Stephen D. Cutler Centerfoot, multiuse facility will combine programming,for Investments and Finance.prototyping, and maker spaces with flexibleclassrooms that will be available to students enrolledat Babson and Olin.11
CONNECTINGOUR COMMUNITY TO THE WORLDEDUCATING ENTREPRENEURSAROUND THE WORLDFirst held in 1981, the Babson College EntrepreneurshipFor the Babson Entrepreneurial Leadership Academyworld’s leading academics together annually for what is(BELA) in Tanzania, Babson students, staff, faculty,considered to be the most prestigious entrepreneurshipalumni, and friends traveled to the Ganako Secondaryresearch conference in the world. The 2017 BCERC,School, in Karatu, Tanzania, to teach high schoolco-sponsored by the University of Oklahoma’s Michael F.students leadership and entrepreneurial skills. ThePrice College of Business, was held in Norman, Oklahoma.Research Conference (BCERC) has continued to bring thecollaboration in January 2017 enrolled 110 studentsfrom 14 schools. Babson will offer the same programin January 2018.Babson is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative(CGI) University Network. Fourteen Babson studentswere selected to attend CGI’s 2017 annual meeting atIn October 2017, Babson partnered with the KaratuNortheastern University. There, they learned from someDistrict Council, a Tanzanian local government entity,of the world’s pre-eminent innovators, thought leaders,to establish Babson Entrepreneurial Leadership forand civically engaged celebrities, developing actionTanzania (BELT). BELT will be staffed by two Fellowsplans to address the most pressing challenges facing ourserving for one- to two-year terms upon completion ofcampus and communities.Babson’s undergraduate or graduate programs. BELTFellows will join efforts with a number of governmentaland nonprofit organizations within Tanzania to pursuea variety of projects aimed at strengthening the Karaturegion’s entrepreneurial environment through education,consulting, and celebration of local entrepreneurs.In 1999, Babson College and the London Business Schooljointly initiated the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM), now the largest and most developed researchprogram on entrepreneurship in the world. The latestglobal survey spans 65 economies. For the latest news,follow GEM at twitter.com/GEMNOW.BABSON GLOBAL SCHOLARSPROGRAMThe Babson Global Scholars Program was launched byPresident Kerry Healey in 2014. Each year, this programawards need-based scholarships to a small, highlytalented group of international students. Recipientsreceive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship that includesspecial programming and support. These global scholarsare dedicated to using their Babson education to improvetheir communities around the world.The 2017 Global Scholars hail from Brazil, Ghana,Guatemala, Pakistan, Somaliland, South Africa, Turkey,Ukraine, and Vietnam.12
CONNECTING OUR COMMNUITY TO THE WORLDPRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSONSIRLEAF DELIVERS 2017COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSBabson was honored to have Liberian President EllenJohnson Sirleaf, Nobel laureate and first femalepresident of an African nation, address the graduatingundergraduate and graduate students at our May 2017Commencement. President Sirleaf’s inspiring messagesaluted the new Babson alumni as the next generation ofinnovators and bridge builders, entrepreneurs who cantransform the world for the better.Babson Connect: Worldwide 2018 will be held in Madrid,Spain, from April 20–22. Learn more atwww.babson.edu/connectworldwide.NEW LOCAL AND NATIONALSCHOLARSHIPSBabson is committed to expanding educationalopportunity locally, and, in 2017, we offered twoDiversity Leadership Awards—full-tuition, four-yearscholarships—to two Lawrence High School students:Alenny Acevedo ’21 and Dario Guerrero ’21. In addition,Babson partnered with Junior Achievement USA to offera Junior Achievement Scholarship, worth 20,000 peryear, to Zachary Sadaka from St. Andrew’s School inBoca Raton, Florida.BABSON CONNECT:WORLDWIDE 2017In March 2017, Babson Connect: Worldwide took placein Thailand, one of the great economic success storiesof Asia. Babson alumni, faculty, and friends gatheredin Bangkok with renowned figures in the internationalbusiness community for a compelling exchange of ideasand insights. Keynote speakers and panels discussedemerging trends in youth entrepreneurship, familybusiness, global investing, and social enterprise.BABSON’S SUMMER STUDYBabson’s Summer Study: Summer Study for High SchoolStudents is a credit-bearing, residential program thatgives students real-world experience while building afoundation of business knowledge and entrepreneurialskills. During summer 2017, 108 students from 23countries experienced Babson’s unique, hands-onlearning experience, including site visits to localentrepreneurial organizations, prototype scrambles,hack-a-thons, and more. Students gained a globalperspective, developed a personal brand, and created anew business venture while experiencing life on a collegecampus. Learn more at www.babson.edu/summerstudy.13
CONNECTWITH OUR CAMPUSON-CAMPUS EVENTSBabson has events going on every day of the week, manyof which are open to the public (free or nominal charge,and free parking). Here’s a sampling of the programmingyou can take advantage of in your backyard.JOIN OUR CONVERSATION ABOUTFOODThe seventh annual Babson Food Day, co-hostedby Babson entrepreneur in residence Andrew Zimmernof Bizarre Foods, was a showcase of food innovationfrom the restaurant world, large food productcompanies, college dining, and food startups. Visitwww.babson.edu/foodday for a recap of the event.for more than 280,000 in cash and services inkind to support their business development.Finalists make their presentations to a panel ofjudges that includes Babson alumni entrepreneursand investors from the local area. Learn more atwww.babson.edu/betachallenge.» Rocket Pitch is an annual event where studententrepreneurs from Babson, F.W. Olin College ofEngineering, and Wellesley College, as well asBabson alumni, present a three-minute pitch andget feedback from an audience of investors, serviceproviders, entrepreneurs, faculty, and students.Participants in the 2017 Rocket Pitch presented 48entrepreneurial ventures in industries ranging fromconsumer products to tech/mobile.Learn more atEvery Tuesday from 1–2 p.m. while school is inwww.babson.edu/rocketpitch.session, Babson’s Food Sol hosts Community Table,a hub for eaters and food entrepreneurs of all kindsto connect and share ideas. For more information,visit www.foodsol.org.» The Babson Entrepreneurship Forum featuresmore than 30 innovators, thought leaders, andvisionaries who discuss opportunities to shapeentrepreneurship around the world. Check outSEE ENTREPRENEURSHIP INACTION» The Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action (B.E.T.A.) Challenge recognizes major milestonesBabson businesses have achieved by taking action.Babson student and alumni entrepreneurs compete14www.babsonforum.com for a recap of last year’sspeakers and topics, as well as this year’s lineup.
CONNECT WITH OUR CAMPUSCOME CHEER ON THE BEAVERSBabson Athletics experienced unprecedented success in2016–2017, finishing among the country’s top 5 percentAdditionally, men’s basketball won its first nationalchampionship in program history and the school’s firstin 33 years, while field hockey became the first women’sprogram in school history to advance to the NCAA Final Four.of 450 NCAA Division III institutions. The department also matched all-time highs, with 11 of its 22 programshaving representation at their national tournaments andsix programs winning conference championships.Babson hosts 150 intercollegiate competitionsthroughout the year that are open to the publicfor a free or a nominal charge. Check outwww.babsonathletics.com for schedules and events.Babson’s men’s basketball team celebrates its NCAA Division III national championship win over Augustana.15
CONNECT WITH OUR CAMPUSBABSONARTSCOMMONWEALTH SHAKESPEARECOMPANYSPEAKERS ON CAMPUSBabson’s professional theater company in residence,TONY SHALHOUB, Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winningCommonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC), bringsfilm, television, and stage actorvital and contemporary productions of Shakespeare’sNICHOLAS BAUME, director and chief curator of the Public Art FundTHI BUI, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, author of The Best WeCould Doworks to the people of Greater Boston. In addition tostaging annual free productions on Boston Common, CSChas expanded its year-round programming to includeATTEND A BABSONARTS EVENTseveral play-reading events, as well as fully staged classicBabsonARTS expresses creative and entrepreneurialand contemporary plays presented at Babson’s Sorensonthinking in numerous creative forms:Center for the Arts.» Theater» Dance» Visual arts» Literary Arts» Film screenings» Conversations» MusicTo view upcoming performances, exhibitions, and more,visit www.babsonarts.org.Top Left: Sorenson Scholars Annaliese Glaubitz ’19, Alexa Forgione ’19, Lauren Nohelty ’18, Maria Blanco ’20, and Joseph Nash ’20. Photo by Gaolin Xie’19. Top Right: Maria Schneider Orchestra. Photo by Maggie Hall. Bottom Left: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Our American Hamlet. Photo byNile Hawver/Nile Scott Shots. Bottom Right: Artist LaShonda Cooks ’10 at the opening of A Coming of Age. Photo by Alexandra DiNatale ’19.16
CONNECT WITH OUR CAMPUSVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESThe Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program(CLTP) began its 21st year in October 2017. Launched byaward-winning Babson professors and authors JosephWeintraub and James Hunt, CLTP provides developmentalcoaching and feedback on key leadership andinterpersonal competencies to Babson undergraduatesduring the fall and spring semesters. More than 6,000coaches from the alumni and business communities,trained through CLTP, have conducted more than 12,000We welcome new coaches who have business experience.Babson professors in management provide valuable andrelevant training for all of our coaches. To become acoach, go to www.babson.edu/coach.Managing Talent: Your Own and Others, a required coursein the MBA curriculum, connects full-time MBA studentswith Developmental Learning Partners. These volunteercoaches help students construct individual personaldevelopment plans by exploring options and putting theirdrafted plans to the test. To become a DevelopmentalLearning Partner, go to www.babson.edu/dlp.one-on-one coaching sessions since the program began.17
CONNECT WITH OUR CAMPUSCONTINUING EDUCATIONOPPORTUNITIES» Certificate in Advanced Management (CAM),a nondegree, credit-bearing opportunity to takeBabson MBA-level coursesWellesley and Needham senior citizens may auditFind out more about Babson’s graduate programs atBabson’s undergraduate and graduate classes at no cost ifwww.babson.edu/graduate.space is available. In 2017, two Wellesley residents auditedtwo courses, worth 13,581, and four Needham residentsNORTH HILL AND BABSONtook a total of six courses, worth 34,188. Find courses andNorth Hill, a senior living community, and Babson Collegeapply at www.babson.edu/classaudit.have a long-standing connection that spans more thanthree decades. A number of North Hill residents haveThe Babson Executive Conference Center is open toreceived degrees from Babson, and Babson faculty oftenthe entire community to host groups needing overnightserve as lecturers for North Hill’s lifelong-learning offerings.accommodations and event space. Contactbeccsales@babson.edu or 781-239-4000 to learn more,or visit www.babson.edu/becc.THE F.W. OLIN GRADUATE SCHOOLOF BUSINESS AT BABSON OFFERSGRADUATE-LEVEL PROGRAMS TOALIGN WITH VARIOUS CAREERSTAGES:» Full- and part-time Master of BusinessCORPORATE ENGAGEMENTOPPORTUNITIESGrow talent from within your organization andaddress the needs of your changing workforce byproviding your employees access to action-basedpart-time graduate courses at Babson. Tuition benefitsare available for qualifying companies. Learn moreat www.babson.edu/partnerships.Administration (MBA) programs for midlevelprofessionals. MBAs at Babson have the optionRecruit top talent for internships and full-time positionsto pursue Business and Social Innovation or WINat both the undergraduate and graduate level. CompaniesLab Intensity Tracks to amplify their graduateparticipate in industry panels on campus, judge studentexperiences.competitions, and sponsor relevant campus events.» Master of Science (MS) programs, including therecently launched:» Master of Science in Finance program,which equips students interested in financeand investment careers with the expertiseand communication skills to pr
» The Babson Executive Conference Center provided nearly 288,122 to the Wellesley and Needham economies during the 2016-2017 fiscal year: 172,939 in services and products purchased from Needham and Wellesley businesses 30,457 payroll budget for residents of Needham and Wellesley 84,726 paid to Wellesley for room occupancy taxes, licenses .
