Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Join us for Babson’s oldest tradition—Founder’s Day. Since 1947, a day has been set aside to recognize Roger W. Babson, founder and first president of Babson College, and his passion for entrepreneurship, education, and philanthropy.
This year’s celebration will be bigger than ever! There is an opportunity for every member of the Babson community (alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students) to participate in a meaningful way.
On Campus
- Beaver Bowl—the ultimate Babson trivia contest
- Community coffee and celebration of community service at Babson
- Student business competitions (Undergraduate and Graduate)
- B.E.T.A. (Babson Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®) Challenge - Sponsored by The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship and Pepper Hamilton LLP
- Student Business of the Year Award (SBYA)
- Community Lunch and Business Fair—open to alumni, faculty, staff, and student businesses. If you’d like to participate in the Business Fair please register your business.
- Babson Mysteries: A Live Action Adventure
- A conversation with the 2012 inductees to the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs™ Scott D. Cook, Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande, and Howard H. Stevenson. Student business competition awards will also be presented.
In Boston
World Stage, Babson’s premier entrepreneurship education fundraising event, where the 2012 honorees are inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs. Held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Around the World
For the first time ever, Babson alumni and members of the Global Advisory Board will host Founder’s Day celebrations in multiple global locations. There will also be live streaming of signature Founder’s Day activities.