From marionoc at MIT.EDU Fri Dec 19 16:09:07 2003 From: marionoc at MIT.EDU (Marion Cunningham) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 16:09:07 -0500 Subject: [Crealums] MIT/CRE E-NEWSLETTER -- December 2003 Message-ID: Happy Holidays! In preparation for the Center's Strategic Planning Retreat in January, Director David Geltner wrote: "If the vision that motivated the establishment of the CRE 20 years ago is to see fruition in the 21st century, then the three major constituencies with a stake in this vision - MIT, The Center's own alumni, and the real estate industry - must all work together and commit the energy and resources necessary to make this vision happen. The time is now." With this sense of being at the threshold of great things, the Center is looking forward towards a revitalized MSRED program, a re-invigorated, cutting-edge, industry-relevant research program, and enhanced connections with our alumni/ae and the real estate industry. As we glimpse 2004 and beyond, these are our goals and objectives. ALUMNI/AE INITIATIVES Alumni/ae Survey. On November 17, 2003, David Geltner sent all of the alums a survey, and responses were processed until December 5th. Almost 15% of the alumni/ae body responded to the survey. We are in the process of analyzing the data, but look for a report of our findings in January 2004 and thank you for participating! Alumni/ae Forum. We heard from four people about possible forum topics and we would welcome a deluge of feedback. Please let us know what three (3) topics or features you think would be crucial to the success of a web-based, interactive alumni/ae forum. Send your ideas to mit-cre at mit.edu. MIAMI PROGRAM "Boom or Bust" (http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html#MiamiOTR) Local Miami alums, the Miami Council of the Urban Land Institute, and the Center hosted a program entitled "Boom or Bust: The Future of Real Estate Investing." Speakers included Bill Wheaton, Lorenz Reibling (Taurus Investments), and Neisen Kasdin (ULI). An article about the event along with Bill Wheaton's Power Point presentation are posted on the "Events" page on the Center's web site: http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html#MiamiOTR. CALL FOR THESIS TOPICS (http://web.mit.edu/cre/PDF/Memberthesisltr2003.pdf) We are in the process of soliciting thesis ideas. If you have one, take a look at the requirements outlined on the Center's web page (http://web.mit.edu/cre/PDF/Memberthesisltr2003.pdf) and direct your proposal to Maria Vieira (mvieira at mit.edu or 617-258-5672). SAVE THE DATES March 11, 2004. The Center for Real Estate will be making its annual trip to New York City. As part of this trip, Prof. David Geltner will be making a presentation to the New York alumni/ae community. Keep an eye on the CRE web site for details. April 27, 2004. The Center for Real Estate has joined forces with the Boston Council of the Urban Land Institute to put together a program on the fate of tourism and the convention center business. The program will be held the morning of Tuesday, April 27th. Details will be presented in future e-newsletters and posted on the Center's web page. May 25, 2004. A webcast of student thesis proposals is planned for Tuesday, May 25, 2004. Students will present their thesis ideas for feedback from the alumni/ae and member communities. September 30 - October 2, 2004. Next year Alumni Reunion weekend will be September 30th through October 2nd. Mark your calendars now and make plans to visit the Center! We are also targeting this period for a signature event related to the Center for Real Estate's 20th Anniversary. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES During the summer of 2004, the Center will be offering three new Professional Development Courses: Green Development. This will be a two-day course taught by Bill Browning ('91) and Joyce Lee ('89) during July. The course is designed to give an in-depth overview as well as a level of hands-on experience related to green development. Legal Issues in the Development Process. Taught by Elliot Surkin, Managing Partner, Piper Rudnick, this one-day course will address the legal issues that arise in acquisitions, financing, and leasing. Affordable Housing. This will be a two-day course taught by Stephen Nolan, Partner, Piper Rudnick. Mr. Nolan will address the business, legal, and financial aspects of developing affordable housing. Reminders and Notices a.. State of the Center. If you did not receive a copy of David Geltner's State of the Center report and would like one, contact Rosrin (rosrin at mit.edu, 617-253-8311). b.. Class of 2003 Theses (http://web.mit.edu/cre/thesis.html). Thesis titles are on line and in January we hope to have the theses on line as well. Take a look! There may be some topics that could be of use to you. c.. Updated Alumni Directory Now Available. The Center has updated the Alumni Directory. To get an electronic copy of the updated Directory contact Stephanie Bright at sbright at mit.edu or 617-253-8308. d.. Class of 2004 Resume Book (http://web.mit.edu/cre/resumehome.html). The Class of 2004 resume book joins the Class of 2003 resume book on line. Take a look; you will be impressed! e.. Job Listings (http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobhome.html). Have a job you want to fill or seeking a new opportunity? We have the right person and the right job! Send your job listings to marionoc at mit.edu and I will post them. f.. Alumni Projects (http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni.html). Send me (marionoc at mit.edu) notices of your projects, publications, promotions, and noteworthy events for posting on the MIT/CRE web site. Best regards, Marion O. 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