The Bridge - August 2003
Contents
- Welcome: Summer Transformations Now Online
- News: All-New Homecoming Schedule
- Job Posting: GE Needs Principal Consultants
- Save The Dates: "Hairspray" in Boston, "Cats" in Hartford
- Events: Cape Cod Cocktails, Homecoming Fly-In
- Sports: Fall Schedules Now Online
- Did You Know: Financing a WPI Education
- Bookmarks
1. Welcome: Summer Transformations Now Online
The summer issue of WPI's Transformations, A Journal of People and Change, was sent to alumni in late July. You can read it online and access extra links and information for each article from the Web site.
2. News
All-New Homecoming Schedule for Oct. 10-11
For the first time in recent memory, the Homecoming football game will be played in the evening (WPI vs. Norwich, 7 p.m.). The time change has led organizers to create an all-new schedule of events. Don't miss out on cookouts, the parade, reunion activities (Classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003) and other festivities.
WPI Helps Send $250K in Donations to Sierra Leone
With the first peacekeeping troops setting foot in neighboring Liberia this month, there's hope war-torn Sierra Leone will stabilize enough to allow WPI representatives to travel there soon, according to a memorandum of agreement signed last year between WPI and the University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College. In the interim, WPI and other Worcester area donors recently sent more than $250,000 worth of books, computers, desks and other equipment to the University.
University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College
Transformations article on the Namibia Project Center
Generous Gifts Upgrade Information Technology
WPI's Information Technology Division recently Received two major gifts. Avaya Inc. donated nearly $300,000 of network cabling and accessories to rewire the residence halls. CADKEY Corporation gave $535,000 in software for mechanical design.
WPI's Information Technology Division
Full list of Corporate Gifts since January 2003
Wired Magazine
In the August issue of Wired magazine, "The Lost City of Venice" outlines the project to build massive floodgates to protect the Italian seaside city. In the article, IGSD Global Program Manager Fabio Carrera details WPI's contributions to the project through the Venice Project Center.
Read the entire article
3. Job Posting: GE Needs Principal Consultants
GE Global Asset Protection Services (GE GAPS) currently has Principal Consultant openings in the Hartford/Boston area and New York City. Candidates are responsible for managing loss prevention relationships with Fortune 1000 and other large clients. Specific responsibilities include account handling, development of new accounts, oversight of account profitability, and management of the day-to-day service delivery for the account. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years experience in loss prevention management. GE GAPS are part of the Commercial Insurance unit of GE's Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC), the world´s fourth largest reinsurer and a premier global provider of risk solutions. ERC serves clients in property and casualty, life, healthcare, and professional insurance and reinsurance, and other risk management services. Interested candidates should forward their resumes to Patrick O'Brien at c5034@industrialrisk.com. For more information about GE ERC and GE Commercial Insurance business
4. Save the Dates: "Hairspray" in Boston, "Cats" in Hartford
Join the Alumni Association on Sat., Oct. 25, 2003, for a 2 o'clock matinee of "Hairspray" at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. Tickets $87-$97.
Join the WPI Alumni Association on Sat., March 20, 2004, for a 2 o'clock performance of Cats at the Bushnell in Hartford, Conn. Tickets $42.75.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 508-831-5600 or e-mail regional-events@wpi.edu. Purchase tickets online. Visit the Hairspray Web site
5. Events: Alumni
Sept. 19: Cape Cod Cocktails Join area alums for a cocktail reception at The Resort at New Seabury, 95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee, Mass.; $15 per person (send no later than Sept. 10). For information, contact 508-831-5600 or regional-events@wpi.edu.
Oct. 10-11: Homecoming Fly-In. WPI Celebrates 100 Years of Powered Flight with a gathering of pilots and winged vehicles, including the WPI e-plane, WWII and other historical "birds," high performance gliders, ultralights, homebuilts and other unique aircraft. Meet the pilots and learn more about WPI's contributions to powered flight through lectures, displays, and demonstration. Worcester campus and Worcester Airport. Friday, Oct. 10, 1:30-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 11, 1-5 p.m. For more information, contact flyin2003@wpi.edu or 508-831-6222, or visit the homecoming site.
Oct. 11: Class Boards of Directors Meeting Odeum, Campus Center, 8:30 a.m., with continental breakfast. Contact 508-831-5600 or alumni-office@wpi.edu.
Nov. 1: Reunion Workshop Work and information session for classes celebrating reunions in the spring of 2004. For information, contact 508-831-5600 or alumni-office@wpi.edu.
Nov. 20: Happy Anniversary, New York Project Center Area alums meet to network, socialize and celebrate the fifth anniversary of WPI's NYC Project Center. The Lotos Club, 5 East 66th St. $20 per person (send no later than Nov. 10). For information, contact 508-831-5600 or regional-events@wpi.edu.
Events: Campus
Aug. 26-28: Targeted IT Training Info Sessions. Learn about WPI's IT short course and certificate programs at Worcester, Waltham and Southborough campuses. Instruction available in: VB.NET, IT Security, Java, Linux, Oracle, ASP.NET, Web Services and more. Aug. 26: 6 p.m., MetroWest Campus in Southborough, 225 Turnpike Road, 2nd floor. Aug. 27: 6 p.m.; Worcester Campus, Higgins House. Aug. 28: 6 p.m., Waltham Campus, 60 Hickory Drive, 5th floor. For more information, contact WPI's Continuing and Professional Education Office at 800-WPI-9717
View the calendar of campus events
Sept. 20: Perspectives on Nonlinear Equations and Optimization. An all-day conference in honor of WPI Math professor Homer Walker that focuses on non- linear equations and optimization as vital tools for scientific, engineering and industrial applications. Higgins Labs, 9 a.m. Reception 6 p.m., dinner 6:45. For information and registration visit the Perspectives on Nonlinear Equations and Optimization page.
6. Sports: Fall Schedules Now Online
View the WPI Fall varsity sports home schedules
7. Did You Know... Financing a WPI Education
From the newly published Admissions view book:
| 2003-2004 Tuition and Fees: | $28,420 |
|---|---|
| Room: | $5,184 |
| Board: | $3,800 |
| Personal (est.): | $1,792 |
| Total | $39,196 |
| Percentage of students who receive need-based aid: | 74 |
|---|---|
| 2003 Grants and Scholarships: | $26 million |
| Number of Merit Scholarships in 2003: | 400 |
| Range of Merit Scholarships: | $8,000 to full tuition |
8. Bookmarks
- Class Notes - Share news with classmates
- Alumni Job Opportunities
- Career Development Center
- Alumni Web Site - Your source for alumni information and events!
- Alumni Events
- Transformations: WPI's Alumni Magazine
- Athletics: Weekly Roundup
- Athletics: Schedule
- Campus Events
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