From marionoc at MIT.EDU Wed Dec 14 15:47:49 2005 From: marionoc at MIT.EDU (Marion Cunningham) Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:47:49 -0500 Subject: [Crealums] MIT/CRE E-NEWSLETTER -- December 2005 Message-ID: <000001c600ef$a881f230$7f00ae12@mit.edu> MITCenter for Real Estate Interdisciplinary o Innovative o Industry Relevant o International Greetings! Things have been so busy at the Center for Real Estate that November flew by without an e-newsletter! However, this time of year always provides an opportunity to catch up by conducting a mini "Year in Review". A graduate of the Center once asked me what the CRE was doing to address some of the big issues facing the world. Caught by surprise, I was speechless. Well, now I have regained my composure and I have an answer! MIT "seeks to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind." MIT seeks to make the world a better place; and MIT/CRE's goal is to build the future, a future that embraces technology and humanity. Our mission is to improve the built environment, raise the level of sophistication and professionalism in the real estate industry, and serve as the focal point for real estate related academic activity. Our vision is big and it is its magnitude that gives us the ability to make an impact that can change the world. If only I had been able to articulate that answer when asked the question! Over the last year we have pursued this goal with gusto. * The Center played a catalytic role in looking at the impact of technology on cities ( New Century Cities, 1/2005) * We reached out to our graduates and to the industry to identify and understand vision-driven cities (20th Anniversary, 3/2005) * Pursued research that has grave policy implications for high cost of living areas ( Housing Affordability Initiative) * Offered Forums on Issues and Innovations in Real Estate near (Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA) and far (Shanghai and Beijing, China; Frankfurt and Munich, Germany) and in the process addressed a number of topical and thought-provoking issues * Provided alums with an opportunity to re-connect with the Center while updating their skill set ( REfresh, REvisit, REdiscover in March 2005 and Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend, September 2005), and * Re-invigorated our curriculum and developed academic modules designed to reflect the international nature of the space markets ( Class of 2005 trip to Europe). We are doing a great deal to raise the level of scholarship to make sure that we are relevant yet idealistic, innovative but practical, scholarly but accessible. Building the future is a capital-laden endeavor so I hope that you will say "yes" when you are asked to provide financial support to the Center -- when you get the letter in the mail, the call from a current student, or an e-mail from me or the Chairman. The Giving URL is as follows: http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html. Included in this issue of the e-newsletter are the following: * Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend Articles and Links * Industry Partners in Class * Calling all Europe-based Alums! * Alumni/ae Blog * Save the Date! Application Deadline -- 2/15/2006 * Jobs Posting URL ( http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.html) * MITREX ( http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html) * Reminders and Notices _____ ALUMNI/AE REUNION WEEKEND (9/29 - 10/1) http://web.mit.edu/cre/events/events/alumniweekend05.html The Center held its third Alumni Reunion Weekend September 29th to October 1st. In the coming years, the Center's goal is to maximize attendance by focusing on the fifth year anniversaries of classes. So next year the Classes of 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001 will be on deck. The weekends have produced some wonderful content and activities. Take a look at some of the activities that took place during ARW 2005! INDUSTRY PARTNERS' VISIT (12/1 - 12/2) http://web.mit.edu/cre/index.html There is a new term at the MIT/CRE. It is "partnership". Our old membership program has been revamped to embrace partnerships -- relationships bound by mutual value. The Center now has two levels of partnership -- supporting partners ($10k) and sustaining partners ($20k). Caisse de depot, Investments PSP, MMA Financial, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Spaulding and Slye are our sustaining partners. Between December 1st and 2nd, we saw "mutuality" at work. Representatives were invited to meet with Dr. Nancy Hopkins, a member of MIT's Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Hopkins provided a tour of her laboratory, a brief history of the Center for Cancer Research, and an overview of her work as a basic scientist. Her zeal and enthusiasm were contagious and effectively conveyed the thrill of discovery. The next day, our industry leaders shared their wisdom during small group meetings with students over breakfast. Following breakfast, we had a full day of presentations on international strategy, innovations in housing finance, and leadership. Not only did the days' events capture "partnership" but it also embodied "techno humanity". Building the future not only requires technical skills, but "people" skills as well. INNOVATIVE CLASS IMMERSES MIT/CRE STUDENTS IN THE WORLD OF FOREIGN DEVELOPMENT -- January 2006 http://web.4mit.edu/cre/news/europe2006-trip.html A class of 15 graduate students from MIT's Center for Real Estate (MIT/CRE) will get a firsthand view of real estate finance and development in Europe when they visit England and France from January 19 through January 28. The group is the second led abroad by Professor Tony Ciochetti (for information about the first trip see Europe Class Trip 2005), chairman of the MIT/CRE, and it represents a growing focus at the Center on the globalization of real estate. For more information about the trip, visit our web site. CALLING ALL EUROPE-BASED ALUMS! Do you work with or have an interest in European Real Estate? A network of Europe-based alumni/ae has formed, and their goal is to cultivate and further develop and expand the network. If you are interested in joining the MIT/CRE European network, email Aidan Foley (CRE '03) with your contact details. Aidan can be reached at jafoley at alum.mit.edu. THE ALUMNI/AE BLOG http://amps-tools.mit.edu/cre-alumniblog/ CRE alums have expressed an interest in using technology to connect to one another. Well, we are piloting a new Alumni/ae Blog. Take a look, send us your comments, and post your news. This really represents an opportunity for you to build your own virtual community. Take the ball and run with it (or take the brick and build ;-). SAVE THE DATE! - Deadline for MSRED Applications 2/15/2006 Applications are due February 15, 2006. If you know someone who would be a good candidate for the MSRED program, send him or her our way. We are more than happy to answer questions and introduce prospective applicants to students and other graduates. _____ Reminders and Notices * Support the Center for Real Estate ( http://web.mit.edu/cre/giving/index.html). The need for funding to support the "new vision" of the Center is ongoing. Please continue your support! * The 2006 Version of the CRE Alumni Directory is available. To request an electronic copy of the CRE Alumni Directory, e-mail mit-cre at mit.edu. * Join the Alumni Association of the CRE, AACRE ( https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/PayDues.dyn?groupID=189). Thanks to joining the larger MIT Alumni Association, CRE Alumni can pay their dues on line. Log in using your Infinite Connection login. Select the dues type you'd like to pay from the simple, secure, one-page form. Enter your billing and credit card information, and your dues are paid for this fiscal year (7/1 to 6/30). If you would prefer to complete your membership by mail, go to the CRE alumni web site and download the membership form. * MIT Real Estate Exchange, MITREX ( http://cre-mitrex.mit.edu/index.html). MITREX is a searchable database that can be used to find documents of specific interest and alumni/ae and member/partners with expertise or interests in specific areas. Currently, MITREX has 342 members and 329 items. This promises to be an invaluable tool. * MIT/CRE Resume Book ( http://web.mit.edu/cre/resumehome.html). Take a look, our students and graduates are impressive! * Job Listings ( http://web.mit.edu/cre/jobs/index.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 (with contact information) to marionoc at mit.edu and they will be posted. * Update Your Alumni Contact Information (http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/update.html). We want to stay in touch and keep you informed. To help us do so, please use this URL to update your contact information. * Alumni Network Services ( http://alum.mit.edu/index.html). Visit the MIT Alumni Association's web site to find addresses and contact information for classmates. * Alumni Projects ( http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/index.html and http://web.mit.edu/cre/alumni/alumprojects.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 Cunningham Managing 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: Our Graduates Build the Future -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.mit.edu/pipermail/crealums/attachments/20051214/999ccb75/attachment.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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