NESCAC Speed Networking Event

Career Speed-Networking Event For Boston NESCAC Alumni
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
6-8:30 p.m.

Courtyard Boston Downtown/Tremont
275 Tremont Street
(in the Washington Ballroom)

Cost: $37, The admission fee includes appetizers and beverages.

Registration is limited and is expected to sell out very fast!
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to register today!

At this unusual networking event, you will meet at least 12 other NESCAC alums for 6 minutes each, on a predetermined schedule. What makes this event truly unique is that the networking is based on your stated preferences -- you'll indicate the professions of others whom you want to meet. Each attendee will receive a personalized schedule at the door.

Please note the event organizer will limit the number of registrants from any one profession or any one NESCAC school to ensure a diverse attendance and experience.

Pre-register by e-mailing the required information in the form below, to event organizer Craig Turet at psn2008@yahoo.com. Payment instructions will be e-mailed to you thereafter. Please note that your place will be formally reserved only after payment is received.

If you have any questions, please contact Craig Turet directly at (215) 241-8821.

You may also contact Leigh Graham '82 in the Bates College Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (207) 786-8255 or lgraham@bates.edu with your feedback on the event itself.

September 24th Event

Check out the article on Daniel Berman in the Boston Globe

The Boston Bates Business Network cordially invites you to a reception and panel presentation

The Race for News, Technology, Globalization,
and the Role of Newspapers in the Internet Age

Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street at Boylston
Reception at 6 p.m.
Presentation at 7 p.m.

Panelists:
Daniel Berman '08
Global headline-making graduate student
who found Iran election irregularities

Brian McGrory '84
Metro Editor, The Boston Globe

Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
$20 per person, $10 for alumni in classes of 2005-2009

Kindly register by September 21 by visiting: community.bates.edu/bbbnsept09

or by calling Ashley Jewell at 207-786-6487

Business Social

Gearing up for the LARC event in October, where the focus will be on social networking in business.

Great article...

Business Social
Portfolio.com

Boston Globe 100 "The Best of Massachusetts 2009"

Check out this article on boston.com. It highlight's the top ranked businesses in MA. Topping the list is Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc, which is led by CEO and Bates graduate Michael W. Bonney.

Links to Networking Conferences in Boston

Check out this link for some networking events in Boston. This free website offers information about conferences and networking events in cities. Boston is one of the cities that they have put together a list for. Worth a look for some ideas!

Marks Guide - Boston: Networking Events in the Boston Area

The Fine Art of Managing Through a Recession, Wed. April 29th

Check out pictures from last nights event...

Robin Reynolds Starr

Name: Robin Reynolds Starr

Bates Class Year: 1985

Major: Art History & Physics

Current Occupation: Director of Paintings Dept.

Current Company: Skinner, Inc.

Graduate Degrees (if any)MA in Art History from Williams College

Where did you first move after you graduated? Why did you choose to live there?

I moved back to Massachusetts to go to graduate school.

What was your first job after graduation? Why did you choose to do it?

Cataloging here at Skinner – when you’re an art history major and you actually find a job in the field you take it!

What was your natural job progression from there? Did you choose to stay at your company? Move cities? Go to graduate school?

I loved it here, so I stayed, and now I’m running the department.

What words of advice would you have for younger Bates alumni going through a lot of similar choices today?

It’s a tough time, but if you’re in an arts-related field and you don’t have much experience, get it through volunteering (if you can afford to) or internships.

What is your favorite part about your job today? Do you imagine yourself continuing in this capacity?

I love the variety, and my job is to look at art – that’s a good job…yes, I’ll stay here for a while longer.

What words of advice would you have for people struggling in the recent economic downturn (career advice, job search advice, fiscal advice, general life advice)?

Hang in there, and be as diverse and creative as you can in making new contacts who can help you.