2006 Events
December 6-8
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is hosting two executive education courses at the Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort in Miami, FL, December 6-8, 2006:
"Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue"
December 5
Boston College Business Plan Competition Kickoff Event featuring guest speakers Peter Bell of Stowe Capital and Highland Capital, and Professor Mike Noughton, Chairperson of the Physics Department. Heights Room (2nd Floor of Corcoran), 7-9pm. Catered food and drink will be served. Optional RSVP to BCVCCompetition@gmail.com will guarantee seating.
November 15
Leadership for Change is hosting an information session. Fulton 513 from 5:30pm-7pm.
November 9
The Chambers Lecture is featuring Colonel Eileen Collins (Ret.). The Heights Room, Corcoran Commons at 7:30 p.m.
November 8-10
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is hosting two executive education courses at the Hyatt Regency in San Antonio, November 8-10 2006:
"Building an Effective Volunteer Program"
"Building and Branding a Breakthrough Signature Program "
November 2
Leadership for Change is hosting an "Alumni Conversation and Workshop". Fulton 513 from 5:30pm-8pm. RSVP to Theresa Carey at careytd@bc.edu.
October 25-27
The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is hosting two executive education courses at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on October 25-27, 2006:
"Communicating and Branding Corporate Citizenship"
"Evaluation and Measurement of Community Involvement Programs "
October 19
Inaugural Lunch with a Leader is Featuring Rev. Edward J. Phillips, MM '68. Boston Room, Corcoran Commons at 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
October 18
Tech Day 2006
"The State of the Video Game Industry" featuring P.J. McNealy, American Tech Research. Fulton 415 at 9am and 10am.
Keynote Address: Paul Nielson, Chief Technology Officer, Monster.com. Walsh Function Room from 12:15pm-1:45pm.
"Securities Trading, Capital Management, and Innovation" featuring panelists from the Boston Stock Exchange, Masthead Venture Partners, and Summit Partners. Fulton 511 from 2:00pm to 2:50pm.
"Future Potential in IT" featuring panelists from Microsoft and iRobot. This session will include a demonstration of Microsoft Vista by Jennifer Hefner and Ron Zuckerman. Fulton 511 from 3:00pm to 3:50pm.
"Careers in Technology" featuring panelists from Microsoft, Monster.com, and Accenture. Fulton 511 from 4:00pm to 4:50pm.
October 17
The Clough Colloquium is Featuring General Anthony Zinni (Ret.). Gasson 100 at 4:00 p.m.
October 5–15
The Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics in conjunction with the Boston College Theatre Department and Robsham Theater Arts Center is presenting AN UNKNOWN FUTURE, The Body, Biotechnology, and Human Nature. A series of programs examining the bioethical issues evoked by the play an Experiment with a Air Pump by Shelagh Stephenson. Visit event page.
October 4
Michael Costello '71, managing partner of the Boston office of worldwide accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, speaks on his career and answers questions from students on topics ranging from implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to hiring policies at his company. More
September 20
CNBC's Mad Money show, hosted by Jim Cramer, visits Boston College on its Back to School tour. To reserve tickets for the taping of the show (in Conte Forum), please call 201.735.2277 or email madmoneyoncampus@cnbc.com.
August 10-11
Pathways to a Secure Retirement, co-sponsored by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and funded by the Social Security Administration, will be held at the National Press Club, Washington D.C. Click here for conference agenda and on-line registration. Note: There is no registration fee, but space is limited so we encourage you to register soon!
June 19-20
Executive Education: Center for Work & Family sponsors Meaningful Work, Meaningful Lives: A Career/Life Planning Workshop. This two-day workshop will help individuals more effectively and proactively manage the often conflicting demands of work and personal life. Sign-up now!
May 22
Commencement. Click here for details.
May 10-12
Executive Education:Strategic Philanthropy, Boston MA
Learn how to link philanthropy to both the company's business interests and community needs, and be sure the philanthropy program brings added value to the company. Register today!
May 10-12
Executive Education: The Institute on Corporate Community Involvement, Boston MA
This course provides a step-by-step framework to develop and implement a community involvement program and forms the basis for understanding relationship building, issues management, and strategy development. Register now!
May 4
Winston Center for Leadership & Ethics hosts Pulitzer Prize winning author, David McCullough. McCullough will comment on leadership lessons from American history in his keynote address at the inaugural Clough Colloquium. Free an d open to the public. 4:00 p.m. at Robsham Theater. More.
April 25
Leadership for Change Program Information Session. Learn more about this program which will help you develop responsible and accountable leadership practices through a work-based learning project. RSVP by April 18 at 617-552-2044 or careytd@bc.edu.
April 24
Executive Lecture Series: Mr. Ed Eskandarian, Chairman and CEO of Arnold Worldwide Partners will speak on current trends in advertising and marketing. Arnold Worldwide is one of the world’s leading adverti sing agencies, serving such clients as Fidelity Investments, McDonald’s, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Hershey Foods. Fulton 511 at 4:00 p.m.
April 20
The Marketing Academy hosts a panel discussion with Therese Byrne, Chief Marketing Officer, The Jane Blalock Company, Inc.; David Hartstein, former CEO, KaBloom, Ltd.; Stephanie Sidell Sokolove, Owner & Executive Chef, Stephanie’s on Newbury; and Laurie MacDonald, Associate Director of Practice Management, Hinckley Allen & Snyder, LLP. All are welcome. 6:30p.m. in McElroy Conference Room (off of McElroy Commons).
April 19-21
Executive Education: Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue, San Francisco, CA
Are you interested in building a network of trust-based stakeholder relationships? Are you looking for new ways to engage stakeholders to resolve complex issues? Register for this 4-day program sponsored by Boston College's Center for Corporate Citizenship.
April 18
Mr. John Shigley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, will speak to us on MGM Grand’s culture of innovation and how it has been used to driv e record financial performance. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fulton Hall 130 at 4:00 p.m.
April 8
BC MBA 5K. Join the largest graduate fundraiser in the nation. Run and have fun!. Race begins at 10am sharp at BC. Registration details
April 7
Center For Investment Research And Management will hold a reception for CIRM students and industry executives at the BC Club at 4:30 p.m.. To RSVP, please contact Richard Howe. Click here for details.
March 26-28
Join leading experts, executives, and practitioners at the 2006 International Corporate Citizenship Conference in Orlando, Florida and ask the critical questions that will reveal why so many of the world’s greatest companies are investing in corporate citizenship. Sponsored by Boston College's Center for Corporate Citizenship. Register today!
March 8
Boston College Citizens Seminar will host an event with the Boston History Collaborative. Details TBD. Invitation only.
March 2
Come hear Jonathan Greenblatt, co-founder of Ethos Water talk about their unique approach to doing business and how bottled water helps children around the world get clean water. Sponsored by Net Impact. 2:30 p.m. in Cushing 333. For more information, contact Seema Bharwani.
February 27
Continuing the Journey: Launching the Next Phase of Your Career sponsored by the Graduate Women in Business club. Senior executives from Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and Monitor Group offer advice on networking and negoti ating for your career success. 6:00-8:30. For details and registration information, contact Michelle Nallin.
February 4
Winter Gala & Fundraiser: The Graduate Management Association will sponsor a silent auction and raffle, to benefit Habitat for Humanity, at the event held at the Seaport hotel. For event and ticket information, please contact Jared Jones.
January 26
Leadership for Change sponsors "An Evening of Reflection and Learning - International Aspects of Responsible Leadership." 7:00- 9:00p.m. in Fulton Hall, Room 513. Suggested Donation: $5/person. < a href="mailto:careytd@bc.edu%20">RSVP.
January 25
Chief Executives' Club of Boston will host Alan G. Lafley, Chairman, President, & CEO, Procter & Gamble. Invitation only.
January 23
Ms. Elena Fernandez-Bollo, Vice President of Disposables, Procter & Gamble will speak to the Graduate Women in Business club. Fulton 150 at 2:00 p.m.
January 18-20
Executive Education: Building Effective Employee Volunteer Programs, Miami. This interactive program explores the key elements of successful volunteer program planning and provides participants with a clear understanding of how such p rograms are structured to support the business strategy. Sign-up today.
January 18-20
Executive Education: Communicating & Branding Corporate Citizenship, Miami. Learn how to focus on building your communication plan as an integral ingredient of your corporate citizenship program. Sign-up today.
January 12
Chief Executives' Club of Boston will host Kevin B. Rollins, President & CEO, Dell Inc. Invitation only.
