Babson Alumni Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2017
Babson Connect_ Worldwide
Experience Southeast Asia with Babson
Don't miss Babson Connect: Worldwide, March 24-26 in Bangkok, Thailand. Also, join fellow alumni and friends for an intimate guided tour of Cambodia's most iconic sites March 27-29. Learn more and register »
Congratulations to Our 2017 AEHOF Inductees
Tom MBA'63 and Laurie Cunnington, former CEO and former president, respectively, of Ward Williston Oil Company, Inc., will be inducted into the Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (AEHOF). Rising Stars and Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (B.E.T.A.) Challenge winners also will be recognized at our gala on April 13. Learn more »

Celebrating Achievements in E_ T_ _ A
WIN Lab ® Miami Welcomes New Director
Experienced entrepreneur Carolina Pina to lead Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab® in Miami. "I look forward to working with Babson College and the entire WIN Lab team to make an impact on Miami's entrepreneurial ecosystem." Read more »
Alumni News
The Rise of the Dorm Room Venture Capitalist
Through Rough Draft Ventures, students at Boston- and NYC-area colleges--including Babson--are helping to back the early stage ventures of their peers.  Read more »
Rise of the Dorm Room Venture Capitalist
Thriving with Babson
Career Spotlight: For Amanda Iglesias '09, MS'10, the journey to HubSpot began in a Babson classroom. Now, she gives back by helping fellow alumni learn about the company.  Read more »
Career Spotlight
 
After the Tour of Duty
When soldiers come home to resume their lives in the cities and towns they left behind, some Babson alumni are working to make sure that these warriors, who have sacrificed so much, receive the support they need.  Read more »
Class Notes
Do you have any good news to share? We are always eager to hear about it! Check out the News, Notes + Nods section from the Winter 2017 issue of Babson Magazine. View the News, Notes + Nods »

We want to share your updates with the community: new job, promotion, venture, marriage, or family addition! Post a class note and let us know (photos accepted). Submit a class note »
Giving Back: Chrissy Sayare MBA'96
"Everything that we do helps us get where we end up," says Chrissy Sayare MBA'96, Babson Global Advisory Board member, describing her journey as an entrepreneur.  Read more »
Featured Alumni Business: The Web Studio
Ready to take your website to the next level? The Web Studio, co-founded by Stephen A. Hozan '09, is a full-service digital marketing firm that is dedicated to the promotion, development, and optimization of your business through online digital channels. Alumni discount available with the code BABSON1208. Learn more »

The Web Studio
Athletics
Blinstrub Becomes 14th Division III Coach to Reach 600-Win Milestone
Legendary Babson College women's basketball coach Judy Blinstrub added to her legacy by becoming just the seventh active Division III coach and 14th all-time in the division to record 600 career wins. Read more »
Get Ready for March Madness at Babson
It's almost time for the March Madness Brian Barefoot Athletics Challenge, March 27-30. No matter which team you support, when we play as a team, we're tough to beat. Learn more »

March Madness
Events
We Need Your Help! Choose a Host City for Babson Connect: Worldwide 2018
Please take our brief survey by February 28 to share your input as we choose a host city for our global summit in 2018. Take the survey »
Campus News and Announcements
Entrepreneurship Is on the Rise Globally
The 2016-2017 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reports that more than half of all entrepreneurs expect to create jobs in the next five years. Read more »
Heidi Neck Named President of USASBE
"I couldn't think [of] a better person to be leading the charge. Heidi Neck has an amazing reputation as a difference maker and her enthusiasm is contagious," said Patrick Snyder, executive director, United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). In addition to this appointment, Neck is a co-author of a newly published bookRead more »
Introducing Babson's New 'Full Stack' Living Community
In Babson College's Van Winkle Hall, students have worked with the College to establish their very own "full stack" living-learning community. Read more »
Featured Blog: MBA Student Reflects on the Value of Babson Abroad
By Stephanie Bannister
"You hear it all the time: Companies want globally-minded candidates. We're in an international economy; our businesses can no longer effectively operate in a local bubble." Read more »
Candy Brush Keynotes Euro-American Conference of Women Leaders
The Women Entrepreneurs, As Development and Wealth Generators Conference featured Babson Vice Provost of Global Entrepreneurship Leadership Candy Brush delivering the closing keynote on women entrepreneurs.  Read more »
Alumni Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer for the BAA Alumni Leadership Awards!
Please help us recognize the alumni, parents, faculty, and friends who have generously volunteered their time and talent to the Babson community. The Volunteer Leadership Awards will be presented by the Babson Alumni Association (BAA) at the annual brunch held at Back to Babson in September. All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 7. Nominate a volunteer »
Interested in Traveling Internationally with Fellow Alumni?
Many alumni have expressed interest in traveling internationally with fellow members of the Babson community. Share your specific ideas and interests for a new alumni travel program by completing our brief survey by April 1, and help us shape this global experience for alumni everywhere.  Take the survey »
Hear from Industry Leaders and Changemakers at Babson San Francisco's THRIVE Speaker Series
THRIVE is a series of conversations with founders, leaders, and changemakers--presented by Babson College, Leiden University Centre for Innovation, and Free Range--that will explore the techniques and mindsets needed to adapt and grow in an age of constant disruption.  Learn more »
Make the Most of Bricks and Clicks in Today's Retail Market
Learn how to stay competitive in the rapidly changing retail industry by enrolling in Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing, with Babson Executive Education. Babson alumni receive a 20 percent discount using the code BEE-ALUMNI. Learn more and register »
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