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

Fri Nov 21 09:26:39 EST 2003

Greetings!

The Center for Real Estate has been the hub of an incredible amount of
activity.  See for yourself:

NEW CHAIRPERSON SEARCH UNDERWAY

The MIT Center for Real Estate (CRE) is seeking to fill a full-time senior
position to serve as the Thomas G. Eastman Chair.  This position has three
areas of responsibility:  industry interface, education, and research.  In
each area, the Chair holder must work closely and synergistically with CRE's
academic director to co-lead the Center, including helping to shape
strategic and tactical policy.  The Chair will have primary responsibility
for the Center's relations with the real estate industry, including alumni
and member cultivation, with a priority responsibility for fundraising.
Applications should be sent to the Center for Real Estate.

CENTER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Reports on the wide array of academic investigations currently underway at
the Center will be forthcoming.  Projects include work related to the office
design of the future, a housing affordability initiative, and the
development of a "Real Estate Investment Research Laboratory" .  In
addition, we are considering developing a project with the Center for
Transportation and Logistics relating to logistics and industrial REITs.

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.

ALUMNI/AE INITIATIVES

Alumni/ae Survey.  On November 17, 2003, David Geltner sent all of the alums
a survey.  Here is the link:

 http://amps-tools.mit.edu/qtools/Q?qsetid=497683553&rid=200.

Please note, if you did not get this link, please contact Rosrin at
rosrin at mit.edu so that you can be added to the invitation list.  You will
not be able to access or complete the survey if you are not on the list.  We
need your responses by December 5th, so that we can use them in subsequent
phases of our planning process.  Once compiled, we will share the results of
the survey with all alumni/ae.

Alumni/ae Forum.  We are in the planning stages of a web-based, interactive
alumni/ae forum and want to hear from you.  Please let us know what three
(3) topics you think would be crucial to the success of an alumni/ae forum.
Send your ideas to mit-cre at mit.edu.

Alumni/ae Calendar.  AACRE events are going to be included on the Center's
calendar: (http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html)

MIAMI PROGRAM "Boom or Bust"  (http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html#openhouse)

Local Miami alums and the Center are hosting a program entitled "Boom or
Bust: The Future of Real Estate Investing".  Speakers include Bill Wheaton,
Lorenz Reibling (Taurus Investments), and Neisen Kasdin (ULI).
Complementing the presentation will be an information session targeted to
prospective applicants.   We invite all area alumni/ae to attend the session
and to encourage potential applicants to come as well.  Details are below:

    MIAMI PROGRAM:  Boom or Bust: The Future of Real Estate Investing
    Thursday, December 4, 2003 - 6-8pm
    The Bankers Club
    One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor
    Miami, FL

LEADERSHIP AND ACQUISITIONS

"Leadership" and "Acquisitions" are two of the topics addressed at the
Center for Real Estate over the last month.  As a part of the Back-to-School
Day activities, Gloria Schuck outlined some of the new research on
leadership.  To learn more about effective leadership, click on the
following link: http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html

M. Wistar Wood and Kevin McCall offered two very different, yet highly
successful perspectives on acquisitions.  Wistar is Vice President of
Acquisitions with Beacon Capital and Kevin is the President and CEO of
Paradigm Properties.  On October 24th they spoke to the current class and
area real estate students about the acquisitions business.  A summary of
their discussion is provided on the Center's web site:
http://web.mit.edu/cre/news.html

MIT/CRE OPEN HOUSE  (http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html#openhouse)

On October 27, the Center for Real Estate held its annual Open House.  The
event featured an alumni panel discussion, a presentation by David Geltner,
Director of the Center, and a vigorous question and answer period.  Read
more about the Open House on the Center's web site:
http://web.mit.edu/cre/events.html#openhouse

SAVE THE DATES

April 26 -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.  An alumni/ae and member
reception will be held at the Hynes Convention Center on Monday, April 26th
and 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.

October 1-3, 2004.  Next year Alumni Reunion weekend will be October 1st
through October 3rd.  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.

A LIFE WELL-LIVED, JAMES FOREST, CRE 1987 (1950 - 2003)

On November 12th, the Class of 1987 lost one of its own, James Forest.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Laudholm Trust, P.O.
Box 1007, Wells, ME 04090.  We extend our deepest sympathies to Jim's
family.

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.  Take a look!  There may be some topics that could be of
use to you.  For a copy of a thesis, contact Stephanie Bright at
sbright at mit.edu.
  c.. Alumni Directory.  The Center will be updating the Alumni Directory so
remember to send your updates to Stephanie Bright at sbright at mit.edu or
617-253-8308 or update your contact information with the MIT Alumni
Association (http://alum.mit.edu/).
  d.. NEW!!! 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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