Tag: Babson Heroes

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Deirdre Botsch: Keeping the Babson Community Safe
Deirdre Botsch: Keeping the Babson Community Safe » As Babson’s new COVID-19 testing site lead, Deirdre Botsch is playing a critical role in the College’s response to the pandemic.
From the President: Welcoming Arthur M. Blank Home
From Babson Magazine
From the President: Welcoming Arthur M. Blank Home » President Stephen Spinelli on Arthur M. Blank's visit: "Our shared vision for The Blank School will amplify entrepreneurial leadership on a global scale."
Funding Our Future
Funding Our Future » Looking for a way to support students as they return to campus this fall? Donate to the Emergency Fund, or fund a care package that will be waiting for them when they arrive.
Two Babson Grads, From Two Programs, Innovating Together Against COVID-19
Two Babson Grads, From Two Programs, Innovating Together Against COVID-19 » At a top Boston-area hospital, Hiyam Nadel MBA’13 and Nour Al-Sultan ’14 led innovation in the fight to eradicate coronavirus.
Thankful for a Facilities Team Hard at Work This article contains a video
Thankful for a Facilities Team Hard at Work » As Facilities staff members keep the Babson campus clean and safe, students express their appreciation.
Arist Teams Up with Babson Health and Wellness to Deliver Free Text-Message Course
Arist Teams Up with Babson Health and Wellness to Deliver Free Text-Message Course » Babson’s Health and Wellness team joined together with its own student entrepreneurs to create an online course on social connection while social distancing.
Feeding the Frontlines by Supporting Local Business This article contains a video
Feeding the Frontlines by Supporting Local Business » Members of the Babson community have launched initiatives large and small to provide meals for hospital workers and bolster struggling restaurants.
4,800 miles from Campus, the Work Goes On
4,800 miles from Campus, the Work Goes On » The pandemic’s disruption has not stopped students from Babson, Olin, and Wellesley colleges from providing much-needed assistance to a nonprofit in Ghana.
Bringing Comfort to New York City This article contains a video
Bringing Comfort to New York City » Bringing the Comfort, a U.S. Navy hospital ship, to New York City required lots of logistics and teamwork. Overseeing the effort was Rear Adm. John Mustin MBA’06.
26.2 Miles of Motivation
26.2 Miles of Motivation » In an effort to raise money for members of his Vermont community, Alex Crompton ’20 ran an impromptu marathon on the back roads of his home state.
Babson Heroes: How the Community Adapted Quickly to Lend a Helping Hand
From Babson Magazine
Babson Heroes: How the Community Adapted Quickly to Lend a Helping Hand » Babson Heroes: How students, alumni, faculty, and students adapted quickly to lend a helping hand in the early days of the crisis
One College. One Community. #OneBabson. This article contains a video
One College. One Community. #OneBabson. » There has never been a more important moment to come together as #OneBabson. Join us in support of each other, and our students most affected by the crisis.
‘When There’s a Problem, There’s an Opportunity’
‘When There’s a Problem, There’s an Opportunity’ » Entrepreneurs Matt Nuernberger MBA ’10 and David Zamarin ’19 are in different businesses, yet share a common mission: retooling their operations to stay successful in response to the pandemic.
On Campus and Virtually, Student Life Is There to Offer Support
On Campus and Virtually, Student Life Is There to Offer Support » Wherever Babson College students are, student life is there to help.
To Fill a Drastic Need
To Fill a Drastic Need » The family manufacturing firm of Matthew Boyd MBA’07 is shifting production to make urgently needed medical masks. “We feel an obligation to help,” says Boyd.
The MSEL Program Carries On
The MSEL Program Carries On » With the coronavirus outbreak, the close-knit students in Babson’s MSEL program have found new ways to stay connected and do their work.
Giving Back, to Move Forward
Giving Back, to Move Forward » Two members of Babson’s Global Advisory Board purchased flights home for students to help them quickly reunite with friends and family.
In a Time of Need, a Rush to Donate PPE
In a Time of Need, a Rush to Donate PPE » Babson Science Laboratories, inventoried, collected and delivered PPE to Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Inside The Effort To Bring Babson Online
Inside The Effort To Bring Babson Online » Eric Palson takes us behind the scenes of the effort to bring a college online.
Providing an Around-The-Clock Sense of Safety
Providing an Around-The-Clock Sense of Safety » Even during a disruption to in-person classes and work, Babson College Public Safety is committed to the welfare of students, faculty, and staff.
‘In Times Like These, It Is So Important to Think of Others’
‘In Times Like These, It Is So Important to Think of Others’ » In a time of outbreak and lockdown, Alex Freeman ’15 worried about those who are less fortunate. She decided to take action.
Working (Out) From Home
Working (Out) From Home » Babson College is providing online consultations and exercise programming for student-athletes and virtual fitness classes for the community.
Messages from Your Faculty This article contains a video
Messages from Your Faculty » The night before the first day of fully online classes, members of Babson’s faculty and academic deans shared words of support with students.
Focusing on the Facts
Focusing on the Facts » Assistant Professor David Blodgett understands the consequences of misinformation, and created a video with tips on how we can manage COVID-19.
‘The Least I Could Do’
‘The Least I Could Do’ » In the midst of moving home unexpectedly, and preparing to take an online course instead of her elective abroad, Anna Dibble ’22 jumped in to help other students in need.
‘Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Action’
‘Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Action’ » In a time of unprecedented crisis and uncertainty, the Weissmans are there again to help Babson.
Answering the Call
Answering the Call » When Boston Public Schools needed help printing educational packets for students to take home during the COVID-19 recess, Babson’s Canon Copy Center answered the call.
Paying It Forward
Paying It Forward » Last year, Babson helped a pair of students establish their text-message learning company. Now, these same students are giving back in a time of need.