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The Babson Academy for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurial Learning is offering a remote, targeted instructional coaching program focused on entrepreneurship educators in collaboration with Babson College MBA alumnus and experienced educational consultant and teacher, David James, founder of Beacon Instructional Partners. Participating instructors of entrepreneurship will partner with an experienced instructional coach who will provide tailored instructional suggestions, information, and resources during six intensive coaching sessions over the course of a semester. Find out more >>

Hosted by the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join us for virtual bi-weekly office hours featuring members of our Cutler Center Advisory Board and select alumni in the finance industry.Office hours are open to all finance students, both undergraduate and graduate, who are interested in talking with our industry experts to discuss topics and questions around career guidance, industry trends, interview prep, recommendations for improving your skill set, or questions more specific to your finance coursework. Questions can be as broad or specific as you'd like, or simply choose to attend and learn without having any specific questions.This is a great opportunity to network with industry executives with a wealth of knowledge in finance and investments. There's no limit to the number of office hours students can attend. Come when you can at any point during the hour and feel free to leave as you need to.John Bailer, CFA, '92, Senior Portfolio Manager, MellonJohn is the lead portfolio manager for Mellon's dividend-focused Large Cap Value strategies and Equity Income strategy. He is also a senior research analyst on the Dynamic Large Cap Value strategy, responsible for the Consumer, Technology and Communication Services sectors. John also is the chair of the Mellon Proxy Voting Committee. Previously, John was a senior research analyst on the Large Cap Value team and joined the firm in 1992.John received a BS in accounting and information management systems, with distinction, from Babson College and an MS in finance from Boston College. John holds the CFA designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Boston. John also currently Chairs the Cutler Center Advisory Board.All interested Babson College undergraduate and graduate students should register by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. Find out more >>

Learn about the Blank Center's summer accelerator programSummer Catalyst is a 10-week program that will build your entrepreneurial leadership skills and knowledge, provide resources, tools, and expert connections, and help you accelerate your business. It has similarities to the Summer Venture Program and incorporates many elements like Hot Seat, office hours, and dedicated advisors, but is delivered online. Throughout the summer, you will work with your dedicated advisor, learn from expert speakers, engage with your peers, and participate in skill-building workshops, Hot Seat pitching sessions, office hours, and much more. The programming will leverage all of the resources and expertise of the Blank Center. Find out more >>

Join our conversation with humanitarian, entrepreneur, and values-driven leader, Linda Mason.Join our conversation about Values in Action with humanitarian, entrepreneur, and values-driven leader, Linda Mason."We have always known that if we did our job right, it would mean handing over our passion to those who would grow something beyond our imaginations" - Linda MasonAbout Linda MasonLinda Mason is co-founder of Bright Horizons Family Solutions, taking it from a startup in her home, raising financing, building the organization, and taking it public. The company is the largest worldwide provider of worksite child care, early education, and education advising. Bright Horizons, now a $10 billion public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange, operates more than 1,200 high-quality child development centers for employers in six countries.Linda is the author of The Working Mothers Guide to Life. She has written and spoken broadly on entrepreneurship, building culture, and the issues of corporate work/life policies and challenges. She also co-founded Horizons for Homeless Children, a Boston-based organization that serves the needs of homeless children, and served as Chair of Mercy Corps. Earlier in her career, Linda managed large-scale refugee relief operations overseas.Join the conversation on ZoomMeeting details will be provided in the registration confirmation email.About Values in ActionAs Arthur Blank asks himself in his book, Good Company, "Are we as a company, worthy of our peoples lives? Are we honoring the time, the commitment, and the life energy that they bring their jobs every day?"This series of conversations will explore how values-driven leaders across all sectors embed values into their organizations. We'll hear personal examples of what values matter most to their success when driving outcomes. Find out more >>