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Laurence J. Kennedy M'81
Larry Kennedy was a member of one of the first groups of volunteers to work with the Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program, a program that has grown to such a size and importance that 800 alumni volunteers are needed each year.  Larry has continued to volunteer throughout the ten years of the program’s existence.  He was among the first members of the alumni committee who volunteered to provide continuing feedback to faculty and staff about how the program could be improved.  When his career caused him to begin working across the country, he consistently arranged to return to campus during the coaching sessions so that he could continue to volunteer.  In addition to his CLTP experience, he was among the first alums to volunteer to participate in the Alumni Mentoring Program, which was initiated to assist MBA students as they seek to return to employment and utilize their new degrees.  He now contributes time to the Santa Fe Business Incubator and returns to Babson as often as possible to participate in alumni programs.

It seems only fitting that Joe Weintraub, Co-Director of the Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program, should get the last word when it comes to Larry Kennedy.  Joe says, “"Larry has been one of the most dedicated coaches we have ever had in CLTP.  Larry sets a standard of excellence and dedication that has been an inspiration to us all."

For his many contributions to Babson, Larry was presented with the Distinguished Service to the College Award in 2006.

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