Subject: Bentley University Alumni Report, Volume VI, Fall 2008
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:04:13 -0400
From: JAQUINO@bentley.edu
To: JAQUINO@bentley.edu
Dear Bentley International Alumni:
Welcome to the Fall issue of the Bentley International Alumni Report. Arguably the most celebrated and lovely season here in New England, we have a lot to report from Waltham. In this issue you can find information on the second annual International Alumni Committee meeting, held on campus October 3-5; the Bentley Short-Term Programs scheduled for this year abroad; the latest Bentley rankings (all outstanding!); news on alumni chapters around the globe and more.
Do not hesitate to be in touch!
Kind regards,
Jennifer Aquino
Director, International Advancement
BENTLEY
Office of Development, Corporate and Alumni Relations
chmilan17@aol.com
http://jurisdoctorstud.aol.com
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES
Bentley International Advisory Committee Meeting 2008
The International Advisory Committee (IAC) will hold its second annual meeting on the Bentley campus from 3-5 October this year. More than 20 international alumni from all across the globe will meet with President Larson, the Board of Trustees, faculty, administrators and students to discuss the international strategic agenda for Bentley. Learn more at: http://www.bentley.edu/alumni/international-alumni/iac/
Center for International Students and Scholars
Bentley and the CISS welcomed 268 new students representing 61 countries. Among the new group are 123 undergraduates and 100 graduate students, as well as 42 exchanges who will spend a semester or two with us. The new students and their families enjoyed a reception hosted by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, where they were warmly greeted by President Gloria Larson, as well as a welcome dinner hosted by CISS.
Short-term Programs
The Cronin International Center has approved 17 faculty-led global programs for our undergraduate and graduate students in the 2008-2009 academic year.
For more information about these programs, please visit the program website at http://www.bentley.edu/abroad/programs/ShortTerm/Short_Term_Programs.cfm
Education Abroad
Fall 2008 marks the first semester of Bentley students studying at: University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Spain; and Universidad de Navarra, Spain. Also, this fall marks the first semester that a graduate student from Management Development Institute, India, is coming to Bentley. See a full list of programs at: http://www.bentley.edu/abroad/programs/index.cfm
IBIM
The Bentley International Bachelor’s in Information Management (IBIM) http://www.bentley.edu/ibim/index.cfm) offers participants a dual degree in four years through a partnership with two European institutions, Tilburg University in the Netherlands and Deusto University in Spain. Students graduate with either the Bentley BS in Management and the Tilburg BS in Information Systems, or the Bentley BS in Computer Information Systems and the Deusto BS in Computer Science.
Undergraduate Admission
Bentley had a record-breaking year with more than 7,200 applications received for freshman admission. With an acceptance rate of 38% Bentley enrolled a freshman class of approximately 980. Our class represented 34 states and 49 countries. Our international enrollment improved to 11% of the incoming class which demonstrates an increase from our 8-9% in previous years.
Additionally, we have already begun recruit our next freshman class! The Office of Undergraduate Admission has embarked on a new recruitment season visiting 12 countries in 9 short weeks. In the first three weeks alone, we will have been in India, Dominican Republic, Panama, Honduras, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela. In October and November, our travels will take us to Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Admission counselors will be meeting with prospective students, guidance counselors, embassy officials and overseas educational advisors for visits and dinners. We greatly appreciate the support of alumni abroad and all their efforts to connect with us as well as to interact with prospective students. Thank you!
Graduate School Admission
The new McCallum Graduate School class has arrived! After receiving a record number of applications this year, (20 percent greater than 2007,) we are proud to welcome more than 500 new students to the campus. The new group includes a full-time MBA class of 37 international students representing 14 countries Graduate Admissions will continue to focus on recruiting with visits to Geneva, Zurich, Paris, London, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Athens in October and November. Building on success we have had in India this year, it is our goal to meet with as many alumni as possible – undergraduate and graduate alike – to see how best to partner with you to increase the number of new students from around the globe. Prospective students place enormous emphasis on the perspectives of those who have attended the institution they are considering, so your assistance in this effort is most valuable. If you are interested in meeting Graduate Admissions when they are in your area, please contact Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate Admissions Sharon Hill at shill@bentley.edu.
NEWS NOTES
Rankings
US News and World Report
In the Best Business Programs category, U.S.News & World Report ranked Bentley #43, up from #48. In the Best Universities, Master's (by region-North), Bentley ranked #4, up from #6. In the “Programs to Look For” category, Bentley's Service-Learning program was named one of the best in the nation. In the section "Great Schools, Great Prices," Bentley ranked #4 in the Master’s University/North category.
The Princeton Review
The 2009 edition of The Princeton Review’s annual "The Best 368 Colleges" is out and Bentley is named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Bentley was also ranked #20 for the “Best Career/Job Placement Services.” Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and two Canadian colleges are featured in the book with two-page profiles of the schools and student survey-based ranking lists of the top 20 colleges in more than 60 categories. The Princeton Review also posts the book's ranking lists on its website at www.PrincetonReview.com.
The Fiske Guide to Colleges
The 2009 Fiske Guide to Colleges was recently released. Hailed by USA Today as "the best college guide you can buy," it is an invaluable reference for anyone seeking information on higher education. This is the first time Bentley has been included.
Some quotes include “the quality of teaching is fantastic,” “the dorms are in great condition,” “firms are recruiting heavily on our campus because they know Bentley students are prepared,” “there is never a dull moment on campus,” “students are constantly striving to achieve their best. An ‘okay’ grade is never enough.”
Upcoming Domestic Alumni Events
If you find yourself travelling within the United States in the near future, be sure to check out the Events calendar on the www.bentley.edu/alumni website. Alumni events are planned in various locations throughout the US during the year and we welcome you to join us if your schedule permits. The events range from educational seminars with Bentley faculty and professionals to dinners and social networking events. They are a great way to reconnect with Bentley. For more information, email us at aluminfo@bentley.edu
Alumni Weekend 2008
If you are back in the Boston area in mid-October, please plan to join the more than 4000 alumni, students and families at the annual Homecoming and Reunion festivities the weekend of 17-18 October. Activities include educational workshops, receptions, the Homecoming football game, a campus-wide luncheon, and class parties for reunion years ending in 3 or 8. There is something for everyone! Check out the schedule at www.bentley.edu/alumni for more information.
FalconNet and Facebook
Bentley is currently working on an upgrade involving a new Facebook application that will connect FalconNet and Facebook. This will allow our international alumni to connect to each application through their choice of web medium. In addition, we’ve launched a LinkedIn group for Bentley alumni and are working to edit the “official “ Bentley page on Facebook to make it more meaningful for alumni. We’re embracing social networking technology and hoping it helps alumni connect with each other from all points of the globe. Stay tuned for official launch announcements!
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI AND CHAPTER MEETINGS & EVENTS
Bentley Brazil Chapter
Alumna Andressa Perondi ’97 met with fellow Bentley alumni on 14 September in Sao Paulo to discuss the formation of a proper Bentley Brazil Chapter. They invite alumni to get involved and will be calling the next meeting to discuss possible elections of a Board of Directors for the chapter. Please contact Andressa directly at: aperondi@gmail.com
Bentley alumni in Japan
Alumnus Devin McGrath ‘04 is calling together alumni in Tokyo to meet in the next month. If you are interested, please contact Devin directly at: dzmcgrath@gmail.com.
Bentley Club of Greece
The Bentley Club of Greece Board of Directors met on 9 September to discuss plans for President Larson’s 2009 visit to Athens. Planning for the BCG annual Thanksgiving dinner is underway and a date is soon to be determined. All information will be available on the Bentley alumni web site.
Bentley Alumni Club of India
During the summer, the Alumni Club of India hosted pre-orientation sessions for students accepted for admission to Bentley. The sessions, held in New Delhi and Mumbai, offered an excellent question-and-answer opportunity for the students. The session in New Delhi was conducted by Ashima Khemka, co-president of the Alumni Club of India, and alumnus Shruti Khandelwal. The session in Mumbai was conducted by Toral Patel, co-president of the Alumni Club of India.
BENTLEY ALUMNI COUNTRY AND REGIONAL CONTACTS
For a full list, please go to: http://www.bentley.edu/alumni/international-alumni/intl-chapters-clubs.cfm
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