WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
Welcome back! We hope the new year and spring semester are off to a great start. We're excited to reopen the Cutler Center once again this semester. We'll continue to adhere to the safety protocols that were in place throughout the fall semester to ensure that students and faculty can safely use the resources in the Cutler Center finance lab. We will also continue to provide remote access to our resources for those who can’t return to campus.

Check out our upcoming programming and events available for all undergraduate and graduate students this semester, including our Finance Friday's series, office hours with finance industry executives, and exciting events focused on entrepreneurship in finance and ESG. Details are included below. Be sure to check our website for more updates throughout the semester as well!
STATE OF THE ART FINANCE LAB
Access to Cutler Center Resources
The Cutler Center will be open once again this semester to provide on-campus students with access analytical tools such as Bloomberg and FactSet. For those who will not be returning to campus, we will continue to provide access to Cutler Center resources remotely as well.
Cutler Center Schedule  
The Cutler Center will be open starting Monday, January 25. Capacity of the finance lab continues to be limited and masks and social distancing are required at all times to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. Check out our website for further details on hours of operation and our Cutler Center Assistant staff.
Analytical Tool Tutorials  
Save the date of Friday, February 19 when we will kick off a new series of introductory sessions focused on helping students learn more about the various analytical tools available in the finance lab. Our first session, Demystifying the Cutler Center, will provide an overview of the resources available with subsequent sessions devoted to specific applications, such as Bloomberg and FactSet.
PROGRAMMING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EVENTS
Bi-weekly Finance Fridays
Our Finance Friday's series continues this spring featuring Babson faculty and alumni thought leaders on topics such as automated trading, family office management, and real estate. Our first session, Pioneering Computerized Trading, will be Friday, February 12. Register now.
Office Hours with Finance Industry Executives
Join us for virtual office hours with members of our Cutler Center Advisory Board and select alumni in the industry. Office hours are open to all finance students who are interested in the opportunity to network and discuss various finance careers, industry trends, and other topics with finance industry executives.
Entrepreneurship in Finance Panel Event
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 for a joint event with MassChallenge Fintech as we host a panel of experts with fintech, startup, and corporate experience to discuss fintech's evolution and what's ahead for the industry in 2021.
ESG Investing Panel Event
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 7 to join us for a panel presentation, including Brown Advisory's Karina Funk, to discuss the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance factors, and the opportunities and challenges for investors. More details and registration information will be shared soon.
Spring Recruiting Dates for
Babson College Fund
The Babson College Fund (BCF) is an accredited course in which specially selected students from both the undergraduate and graduate schools manage $4 million of the Babson College endowment. Dates for the spring recruiting cycle have been posted on our website. Join us for an information session on March 2nd.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CFA® Exam Scholarships Available
Through participation in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, Babson College students are eligible to receive scholarships for the CFA Program.
CFA® Exam Updates
In response to global COVID-19 concerns, the CFA Institute has made changes to the CFA exam. Plans to modernize the exam and make it more convenient and accessible for candidates around the globe have been accelerated in the face of new concerns about health and safety.
CONNECT WITH US
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CUTLER CENTER TEAM
Patrick Gregory, CFA
Managing Director
pgregory@babson.edu
Farrah Narkiewicz
Marketing & Events Manager
fnarkiewicz@babson.edu
Leslie Romiza
Program Manager
lromiza1@babson.edu