BABSON IN THE NEWS June/July 2003 “Babson In The News,” produced by the Babson Public Relations Office, is a sampling of the active online articles concerning Babson and/or members of the Babson community that appeared last month. We thank all contributors for helping to build Babson’s national and international reputation.
Can You Manage?
Entrepreneur magazine.com, 7/1/03
Prof. Allan Cohen on management skills
A Measurable Proposal
CIO.com, 6/1/03
Prof. Tom Davenport on ‘New Reengineering’
Tech Comes Out Swinging
Business Week.com, 6/23/03
Dean Mark Rice on tech trends
Nonprofit's Success Has B-School Wheels Turning
Boston Sunday Globe.com, 7/27/03
Babson supports social entrepreneurship
Family Ties
Entrepreneur magazine.com, 7/1/03
Prof. Steve Spinelli on family businesses
Bush’s Trade Game
Industry Week.com, 7/1/03
Prof. Kent Jones grades Bush's trade policies
La Vida Loca
Barron's.com, 6/16/03
Prof. John Edmunds on Latin America
Cutting Through The Fat
On Point, WBUR.com, 7/15/03
Prof. Ross Petty on fat, health, and the food industry
From Fieldwork In The Aisles To Under The Harvard Lens
New York Times.com, 7/27/03
Prof. Michael Levy's book uses Wal-Mart as example
Exec Ed Flourishes Despite Downturn
Jobfind.com, 7/13/03
SEE Assistant Dean Stephen Flavin on custom ex. ed. courses
Iraq’s Banks Struggle Under Fire
MSNBC.com, 7/16/03
Prof. Michael Goldstein on the Iraq banking system
SEC May Address NYSE Proxy Rule On Investor Hit List
Dow Jones Newswires, 7/21/03
Research by Prof. Jen Bethel on broker votes
Race, Sex, And Age Drive Ticketing
Boston Globe.com, 7/20/03
Prof. Elaine Allen analysis of law enforcement data
Every Which Way From High To Low, Waterfalls Get Raves
Boston Sunday Globe, 7/6/03
New book by Babson ugrads Greg Parsons and Kate Watson
Disappearing Act
Providence Journal.com, 7/10/03
Prof. Paul Mulligan on the value of changing your business plan
Is The Night Time The Right Time?
Boston Sunday Herald.com, 7/27/03
Prof. Joseph Weintraub on differences between working day or night shifts.
The New Work Order
CIO magazine.com, 7/1/03
Prof. Tom Davenport says companies don't treat high end knowledge workers properly
Lasting Advice
CFO magazine.com, 7/1/03
Prof. Allan Cohen on teachers of managers
Pentagon Pulls Plug On Web Futures Market
Boston Herald.com,7/30/03
Prof. John Edmunds on military’s plan to let people bet on terror threats
Entrepreneurship Is Everyone's Business
Business Day South Africa.com, 7/21/03
GEM in South Africa
Change Will Do You Good
MassHighTech.com, 6/2/03
Prof. Farshad Rafii says rapid adaptation is critical to long-term survival of a technology company
Trading Flubs Flummox Investors
MSNBC.com, 7/30/03
Prof. Michael Goldstein on trading errors
Sowing The Seeds Of Community Service
Wellesley Townsman.com, 7/24/03
Babson Summer Core Volunteers program in action
A Scorecard To Track Tech's Next Big Thing
Boston Globe.com, 7/7/03
Babson is among the places to find entrepreneurs
Lowe's Big Plan
Baselinemag.com, 6/16/03
Prof. Michael Levy on Lowe's expansion
Specialized Training Helps Workers Get With The Program
San Antonio Express.com, 7/8/03
Prof. James Hunt on company-sponsored training
Overtime On The Firing Line
Metrowest Daily News.com, 7/21/03
Prof. Geoffrey Carliner on changing overtime policies
Monsanto Urges Court To Intervene with BSE Label
Wisconsin Ag Connection.com, 7/7/03
Prof. Dhruv Grewal gives marketing views in court case
Optimum Potential May Be Unlocked By Real-Time Performance Measurement
EyeForChem.com, 7/17/03
Prof. Anirudh Dhebar on Real-Time Performance Management
Stewart Case Highlights Hazards of Charisma As Marketing Approach
NewsAlert.com, 6/5/03
Prof. David Hennessey on Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart Indicted
NECN.com, 6/4/03
Prof. Jim Hoopes on Martha Stewart
Stewart's Power Could Affect Her Successor's Leadership
USAToday.com, 6/5/03
Prof. Joe Weintraub on Martha Stewart
See-Through Data
Risk And Insurance.com, 6/2/03
Prof. James Lam on risk management
The Wal-Mart Way Becomes Topic A In Business Schools
New York Times.com, 7/27/03
The Ledger.com, 7/27/03
Gadsden Times.com, 7/27/03
Herald Tribune.com, 7/27/03
Gainesville Sun.com, 7/27/03
Tuscaloosanews.com,7/27/03
Prof. Jim Hoopes on Wal-Mart
Investing Can Become A Costly Obsession
Metrowest Daily News.com, 6/29/03
Prof. Michael Goldstein on irresponsible investing
Plan Would Change The Number Of Workers Eligible For Extra Pay
Daily News Tribune.com, 7/28/03
Neponsetvalleydailynews.com, 7/28/03
Prof. Geoffrey Carliner on labor laws
Atrae Capital De Riesgo
SoyEntrepreneur.com, 6/03
Prof. Andrew Zacharakis
Why Modern Management Theory's Emphasis On Moralism Is Fatally Flawed
Chronicle Of Higher Education.com, 6/27/03
Book by Prof. Jim Hoopes
Emperors Of The Cubicles
Hispanic Business.com, 7/9/03
Silicon Valley.com, 7/27/03
Fort Wayne.com, 7/27/93
Philly.com, 7/27/03
Kansas.com, 7/27/03
Bradenton.com, 7/27/03
Ledger-Enquirer.com, 7/27/03
Ohio.com, 7/27/03
SanLuisObispo.com, 7/27/03
Tallahassee.com, 7/27/03
Duluth.com, 7/27/03
AberdeenNews.com, 7/27/03
New book by Prof. Hoopes
Empowerment’ Is Geen (Kapitalistische) Illusie
www.managementsite.net, 7/15/03
New book by Prof. Jim Hoopes
Of Corporate Life And Democracy
Jacksonville.com, 6/1/03
New book by Prof. Jim Hoopes
Cautious Users Cast Wary Eye On WLANs
NetworkWorldFusion.com, 6/23/03
CIMS Executive Director Kavin Moody on Babson's use of wireless
Advocates Meet To Plan Big Mac Attack On Fat
Washington Times.com, 6/22/03
Prof. Ross Petty on 'healthy food.’
There Is Wisdom Among The Fads And Fashions
Business Day South Africa.com, 7/21/03
New book by Prof. Tom Davenport
Business Digest: Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting For Member
Neponsetvalleydailynews.com, 7/28/03
Prof. Carolyn Hotchkiss on celebrity CEOs
Challenge Of Monitoring International Students, Scholars In Post 9/11 Climate Falls On Colleges
Wellesley Townsman.com, 7/31/03
Amri Reza, manager of International Student and Scholar Services, on trying to work with the INS
Older Citizens Find Online Connection With Elderado
MassHighTech.com, 5/5/03
Hatchery business Elderado
Obesity Startup GI Dynamics Lands $4.1M In VC
Boston Business Journal.com, 7/27/03
Biz Plan Competition winner GI raises $4M
CORI Checks Complicate Checks For Summer Camp
Wellesley Townsman.com, 6/12/03
Coach Rick Echlov on summer camp employment rules
Realities Of Job Market Test New College Grads
Boston Sunday Globe.com, 6/23/03
Babson recent ugrad worked hard for his job
People Notes
Newton Tab.com, 6/17/03
Ugrad is a finalist in business plan competition
Evergreen ‘Quirky’ Says Teen Magazine
The Olympian.com, 7/19/03
ElleGirl.com ranks top unique colleges, including Babson
A New Car!
Malden Observer.com, 6/24/03
Ugrad appears on Price Is Right
Help Eliminate Future Jayson Blairs
Wellesley Townsman.com, 5/29/03
Ugrad's op-ed article on journalism ethics
A Hole In 81
Herald Banner.com, 6/8/03
Ugrad in family charity event
Milbury, Young Players Familiar With Sterling
Newsday.com and many others, 6/4/03
Former Babson coach named head coach of NHL’s New York Islanders
Questionable "Airline" Issues Some Refunds
Associated Press and many others, 6/13/03
Student airline coverage
Indoctrination: Babson Program Gives Teens A Dose Of Medicine
Boston Sunday Herald.com, 7/13/03
NYLF summer medical camp at Babson
A First Hand Look At Medicine
Canton Journal.com, 7/17/03
Babson hosts camp for top students interested in medicine careers.
50 Years Ago This Week
Wellesley Townsman.com, 5/29/03
50th anniversary of groundbreaking for Babson Globe
In The Berkshires
Berkshire Eagle.com, 6/12/03
Future Babson student
Masco Class Of 2003
Boxford Tri Town Transcript.com, 6/11/03
Future Babson student
Oak Grove Grads Praise Alma Mater
Ventura County Star.com, 6/12/03
Future Babson student
Money Management: Bankers Benefit From Financial Studies School
Metrowest Daily News.com, 6/16/03
School for Financial Studies at Babson
Coming Up In Business
Boston Business Journal.com, 6/16/03
NEHRA event at CEE
TiE Institute
Lokvani Institute online newsletter
Prof. Julian Lange on good business opportunities
TiE Institute
Lokvani Institute online newsletter
TiE Institute conference at Babson
Lebanon High To Honor 230 Seniors
Albany Democrat-Herald.com, 6/11/03
Co-valedictorian to attend Babson
Coming Up In Business
Boston Business Journal.com, 6/9/03
NEHRA event at CEE
Arts Events
Canton Journal.com, 6/5/03
Event at Babson
Citrix, With 94% Customer Loyalty Ratings, Joins Sun, NEC and BEA to Kick off NFO Prognostics Voice of the Customer 2003 Seminar Business
Wire.com, 6/5/03
Yahoo UK & Ireland.com, 6/5/03
Yahoo Finance.com, 6/5/03
Conference at Babson
Fremont Man Takes On Challenge To Find A Cure
Seacoast Online, 6/27/03
Local cyclist to ride in PMC at Babson
Arts Briefs
Medfield Press.com, 6/5/03
Event at Babson
Save-A-Date
Wellesley Townsman.com, 6/5/03
Event at Babson
Arts & Culture
Boston Herald.com, 7/28/03
Event at Babson
Save-A-Date
Wellesley Townsman.com, 7/27/03
Events at Babson
Activities
Barnstable Patriot.com, 6/19/03
Dean's List
Council on Aging notes
Wellesley Townsman.com, 6/19/03
Wellesley Townsman.com, 6/26/03
Babson computer classes for local elderly population