[Crealums] MIT/CRE E-NEWSLETTER -- December 2003

[Marion Cunningham]

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. Cunningham
Associate Director
MIT/Center for Real Estate
77 Massachusetts Avenue
W31-310
Cambridge, MA   02139-4307
Phone:  (617) 253-2680
Fax:       (617) 258-6991
http://web.mit.edu/cre/

CRE:  20 Years of Building the Future
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